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strangethedreamer's review against another edition
2.0
A long book with interesting world building where nothing much happens until the last 80 pages. Pacing was uneven and there were a ton of characters; sadly the focus was on the least interesting of them for most of the book.
I probably should have expected this, but the focus on the political nobility without interrogation of class structures rubbed me the wrong way. I have zero interest in reading about how characters are ~special~ simply as a matter of birth. This would have been more interesting if it came from the perspectives of the slaves/lower classes
I probably should have expected this, but the focus on the political nobility without interrogation of class structures rubbed me the wrong way. I have zero interest in reading about how characters are ~special~ simply as a matter of birth. This would have been more interesting if it came from the perspectives of the slaves/lower classes
the_storycorner's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
khardan's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, Colonisation, and War
hope_elizabeth_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
3rats's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Don't quite like the romance aspect of it. The devolpment of their relationship felt strange to me. Not a fan of sexual contet either lol (but hey when have I ever been lol).. However I do love the setting and want to see the how the cultural relationship to mages changes.
joelalan's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Slavery
nataliejcase's review against another edition
4.0
This is the debut book from a promising writer, and if you like well researched alternate history, this could be a good choice for you. I’ll admit that the frequently flipping points of view made it a little difficult for me to get into at first, but her writing draws you in and you can see the research she put in before writing. Beautifully drawn characters and a believable alternate Rome made this a solid four star read for me.
mauraplaid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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? No
5.0
lavender04's review against another edition
4.0
90% of this book is Sempronius being a simp for Latona, as he should be.