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xvicesx's review
- 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
I enjoyed Maia's commitment to being a good Emperor, his willingness to admit his faults and his clever way with people. While he obviously comes into the story as an unexperienced ruler, he has all the hallmarks of a good ruler, and his difficult journey and embarrassments make it all the more relatable. Some very quotable scenes are owed entirely to his diamond of a fiancée, who deserves much credit for her brilliant turns of phrase!
Highly recommended.
Graphic: Self harm and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Xenophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
littki'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: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Classism
birdofalltrades's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
Minor: Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail
walkie_check's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Racism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism