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idrilcelebrindal's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
This was awful and I can’t believe I finished it. America Singer (what an awful name) is a great value Katniss without being a badass. She’s extremely “not like other girls.” The book is just crammed full of every basic romance trope the author could think of, and not one is used well. Also, the writing is flat-out bad. There was nothing redeemable about this book.
If you are thinking about listening to it instead of reading, don’t. The narrator is also bad.
If you are thinking about listening to it instead of reading, don’t. The narrator is also bad.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
natalie_j's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Forced institutionalization, War, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, and Alcohol
d_fine001's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Classism
viviette's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Well… this series is a rollercoaster. Read the whole 3 book series in 3 days though—but—I don’t think I liked it…? I mean, yes it was interesting, but my obsession was just me aching for more romance; like, I just wanted them to have eye contact! It’s such a slow burn, but the satisfaction at the end of the series is real. The thing is, I didn’t continue on to the 5th book—read the 4th—but then realized Maxon and Americas daughter doesn’t end up with who I wanted her too so I stopped at around page 100 of the 5th bookDefinitely recommend the first 3, just not the last 2. Have fun being tortured!
Content Warnings
Minor: Confinement, Death, and Misogyny
brittcorcoran's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It’s like the bachelor but it’s teenaged girls in a dystopian world being trapped in a palace and trying to impress the prince so they can access more of society’s benefits by moving up castes??? Basically?
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, and War
thecourtofreading's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Miscarriage and Rape
asthxte's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Confinement
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Murder
jennastopreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Anyway, without any further ado, here are 4 things I loved about this book:
- I loved the whole setting - America in the future with all the territories/states renamed. We have Angeles instead of LA, Carolina instead of North and South Carolina, etc. - recognizable still, but different.
- The "inside look at royalty" was fascinating (in quotes because obviously this is fiction). I loved the talk of their training and their responsibilities.
- I loved the strength of our main character, America. She was smart, fierce, and changed for nobody.
- The supporting characters brought so much life to this story - strong supporting characters are underrated, but this one did them perfectly!
One thing I didn't love about this book:
- The cliffhanger ending. If you know, you know. But the good news? My library had the second book ready to go.
This book was super engrossing and fun. I'm already 27% through book two. Clearly I have no self control.
3.75/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Confinement
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