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swampbooks's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Admittedly, some bits got a bit muddled like in Ninth House, but most moments of confusion were purposefully crafted. I love the direction the story is going, the growth of relationships, and how the characters are evolving.
Bardugo’s greatest strength as a writer is her ability to make you think without slowing you down. You can easily sit down with one of her books and read and read and read, even while taking in twisty plots and thought-provoking revelations. Her stories are so easy to devour, and I’m always hungry for more.
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Slavery, and Vomit
ajj244'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
4.25
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, and Sexual violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racism, and Suicide attempt
mitchelldavis1997's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
jesshart8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
memoriesthatremain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In the middle I was quite overwhelmed and I didn't feel like the different threads were connected and didn't understand what was everything about. But at the 75% mark I thought, this is genius, everything is connecting, this is interesting, this could be fun.
In the end, I felt she overdone it a little bit. The plot twist started coming and they didn't stop coming and it felt like too much of a good thing.
Also, I'm still not over
I'm a little bit sad, that this took the time to bring all the loose ends to an end and she still choose to not let this be finished and let it open for another book.
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
caitkrar's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Grief and Fire/Fire injury
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, and Medical content
haave's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Alcohol
hippievamp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Gun violence, Medical content, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Rape, Torture, Medical content, and Suicide attempt