horizonous's review
adventurous
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Alcoholism
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 will probably pick up the next book, but I won't rush for it.
Spoiler
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Death, Blood, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol and Cursing
beingsimba's review against another edition
adventurous
3.5
Ashes of the Sun was a fun fantasy read that unfortunately didn't contain anything particularly remarkable. Characters were alright, the plot was alright, the writing was good. A decent book that won't leave a lasting impression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Blood and Gore
kowari's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Body horror
charlieleelee's review
adventurous
dark
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
booksnakeaaron's review against another edition
DNF @ PG 101.
This book just had something prohibiting me from actually enjoying reading it so I have decided to put it down for now at least.
This book just had something prohibiting me from actually enjoying reading it so I have decided to put it down for now at least.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
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