rynaissanceenby's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This books come with massive trigger warnings for self harm, suicidal ideation, and gaslighting. These things are described in extreme detail in really triggering ways. That being said, if you can handle those things, it's quite a good book. As painful as it is to read about Hail's response to all the trauma she's been through, it feels very authentic and realistic. It's nice to have a sci-fi book where at least one of the characters isn't magically amazing at dealing with all the horrific things happening, and instead of being this perfect hero, she's a flawed human in pain and suffering.
I was also surprised at how innovative the world building felt. It's somewhat difficult to do something new in sci-fi, but I felt like there were a lot of unique features about this world and plot twists I really wasn't expecting.
I was also surprised at how innovative the world building felt. It's somewhat difficult to do something new in sci-fi, but I felt like there were a lot of unique features about this world and plot twists I really wasn't expecting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Moderate: War and Torture
Minor: Kidnapping
jennikreads's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Self harm
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