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craftysnailtail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars because the plot was interesting (though far too drawn out), and I enjoyed how magical knowledge is passed down through generations. I even liked the sisters themselves. But for a book with witches and lesbians, I thought I would've enjoyed it much more than I did.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
issamay's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Racism, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Abortion
kickitupanotch7's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia
witcheep's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
"Seems to me they're the same thing, more or less."
"What are?"
Juniper's eyes reflect the bronze shine of Saint George's standing in the square. "Witching and women's rights. Suffrage and spells. They're both..." She gestures in midair again. "They're both a kind of power, aren't they? The kind we aren't allowed to have." The kind I want, says the hungry shine of her eyes.
The book shows the ugly reality of seemingly hopeless situations for anyone oppressed, but brightens it with the hidden hope that friends and fellowshp can bring into the picture. The main message of the book seems to be that surrounding oneself with loved ones, as well as relying on and caring for each other, is the best thing life has to offer to anyone. When your motives for action change from personal revenge to love for others, you have found true power. For power of the many is always stronger than even the power of the most powerful one alone, and the power of many is what is able to begin a change for the better, for more equal opportunities for all.
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Torture, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Outing and Sexual harassment
abicaro17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
kingkorok's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Racism, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Body horror, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Abortion
llamallama527's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Racism, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, and Murder
moderndaymama's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
oonagh_'s review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Racism, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Sexual harassment
felofhe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism