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tokiberry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
⤷ ⭑⭑⭑.𝟮𝟱
₊˚⊹⋆ I just finished reading the second book right after the first one, and I have a lot of thoughts about it. The story started off really strong, and I was genuinely excited about its direction. However, things took a downturn around the middle of the book.
Here are some spoilers - I had expected the story to focus on Hazel's grief and loss, her journey of moving forward from the events in Edinburgh, and the loss of Jack. When Simon, the King's royal physician, was introduced to help Hazel with her new responsibility of becoming the princess' physician… I loved him immediately!! They had so much chemistry, which I didn't feel with Jack in the first book. But when we got to the ball scene, you'll know the scene I'm talking about if you've read it; I had a bad feeling about how the story was going to go...
The plot took one step forward and three steps back.
I felt very frustrated with some of the events that transpired since then. The highly exclusive secret society was interesting, but it didn't quite live up to its potential. That villain arc, in the end, felt anti-climatic! It was disappointing, especially because there was so much potential in the topics the book touched on, such as the stigmas and prejudices against women's education and their desire to pursue professional degrees instead of being accessories to successful men.
What a shame. But then again, these thoughts are my own and I encourage you to read the sequel if you are still curious about Hazel's journey after the first book. Now Dana Schwartz, let's consider a book about Dr. Simon Ferris ;)
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✧ post-read: hmm it took me almost a month to get this done.. i’m having mixed feelings about that ending though..
✧ pre-read: i gotta know what happens next!! alsooo look at THE COVER. WOW.
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Gore, Misogyny, and Blood
Minor: Gun violence and Abortion
cassidy_rain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Another cute installment in The Anatomy Duology! Immortality picks up where Anatomy leaves off. I really loved the beginning of this one. I’m in the medical field, so all of the surgeries, treatment, and medical content was super intriguing to me. Hazel is such a lovable character and I was rooting for her the whole time. I liked the plot with the royal family. Maybe I’m getting old (lol), but I actually really liked the storyline between Simon and Hazel. Someone who respected her in the world and time where that was unheard of?? What a little medical power couple.
I did find myself a little bored at times (more-so in the middle). Some things felt very unrealistic for such a young character to be doing and achieving. Along those same lines, all of the conflicts are resolved a little too easily and perfectly. Like in Book 1, I wished there was a bit more chemistry between her and a certain other main character. *No spoilers here*. But overall it’s sweet.
There’s romance, adventure, and mystery in here. It’s overall pretty predictable, but that didn’t ruin my reading experience in the slightest and there’s lots of little details thrown about that did leave me pleasantly surprised.
Definitely a lot of YA vibes in here, very low stakes action. I think I absolutely would have eaten this up when I was a bit younger. Overall, a fun read with a satisfying conclusion!
“Women were not objects on a shelf waiting to be selected for marriage; they were as much a part of the society as the men at their sides.”
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, and Medical content
Moderate: Gun violence, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail
theresamothinmyroom'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
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, and Excrement
alisonvh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
sandwiiche's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abortion
godfrina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Body horror and Misogyny
kidprezident's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Misogyny
gracescanlon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Racism, Slavery, and Lesbophobia
priscillarobock's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
skala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Gore and Misogyny
Minor: Abortion