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babybatash'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
2.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
mothermoth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual content, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Torture, and Pandemic/Epidemic
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Incest, Excrement, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
booksandcurlz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The themes of the book are dark, and the TW/CW should be taken seriously, Knox does not hold back. So please read them carefully before you decide whether this book is for you or not.
Initially, I struggled with the power dynamic between the guys and Romina since she was socially and emotionally stunted, abused, and neglected.
Even though they never did anything without her consent, it felt unsettling to me, since to me she was consenting to something that she didn’t really understand. I want to clarify that this was a me thing, I had to sit with those feelings and unpack why it felt that way to me. I took a step back from my judgement and kept reading.
After a while as Romina explored the world she started gaining a voice, and was quite vocal about things at times
The dystopian aspect of the book hit a little to close to home with the current state of affairs where the United States is heading in terms of the separation of the Church and State. Which made it difficult to fully immerse myself without getting enraged.
What I 🖤:
🖤 Romina - embracing her full female rage while remaining compassionate, understanding, and giving.
🖤 Sonny - Poor scarred man, all he wanted was to protect the people he loved the most, but in doing so he just pushed them away by attempting to make decisions for them.
🖤 Felix - 🥹 He was the sweetest most understanding of the bunch, the love he had for his twin was heart melting.
🖤 Corvin - 🥺 his condition made me sad, after their initial first encounter they both worked hard at their friendship to the point where Romina felt comfortable around him. He was the best IMHO
🖤 Ressa - She was the comedic relief in part, she became such a good friend to Tessa and she really came through during the period emergency.
🖤 The crossover - Feral is the only way I can describe finding this nugget after reading La Reina del Cártel series. The side characters that are getting their own series made a quick appearance, love, love, love!
There was a part of the sub-plot that I wanted more from, there was some tension, yet I would have preferred more before the resolution occurred.
There were only a few chapters that I can say I was ready for: Chapter 37 felt intense and the last chapter (before the epilogue) also felt intense.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Drug use
squirrelhippie's review against another edition
3.75
The rest of the book was decent though. I liked the romance and it was certainly a unique storyline. I probably wouldn't re-read it personally, but I don't regret reading it.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
keclark81'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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Classism
joricottone's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Abortion, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail