shontellereads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So once again I loved the way this was written and how deep into the psyche of the main character we went. However, this lacked the key aspect of the first book that I enjoyed- the "end of the world"ness / post pandemic setting. Instead it kind of just felt like a backward world with lots of cult vibes. What I did enjoy was the discussion around gender identity, it was really interesting and (in my not-own-voice opinion) well done.
This was darker than the first book and I would really emphasise checking the TWs.
This was darker than the first book and I would really emphasise checking the TWs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Trafficking, Slavery, Sexism, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Gore, Infertility, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Confinement, Drug use, Transphobia, Body horror, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Abortion
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