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metaphorsandmisc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Terminal illness, Death of parent, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
blewballoon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a solid fantasy epic with interesting world building, creative technology, magic, and creatures. The fight scenes were exciting. There were a lot of compelling characters, although the two mains often made decisions that I didn't like. I appreciated how gender neutral the entirety was, with the grim poverty and violence it was nice that at least there wasn't any sexism or misogyny. I hated Kit, her influence probably brought down the story for me more than it should have. I liked Yora so much more, and I was sad and disappointed that we weren't going to get more of her story and development. We never found out who was leaking rebel information, either. I will probably pick up the next book, but I won't rush for it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
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