hngisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Gore, Rape, Blood, Sexual violence, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Body horror, Child abuse, Homophobia, Infertility, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
shontellereads's review against another edition
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.
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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