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gaugedgage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
thewillowwood'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Murder
literarypenguin'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
4.0
The lore of this book is the biggest draw for me, the magic system and world building was exceptional! I loved how the Bone Crier's used animal bones to give them their magical abilities. Each animal gave them a different skill from night vision to agility, it was interesting to see the different skills each animal offered. I loved how they incorporated a hunt and killing an animal honorably in order to gain their graces, very cool detail.
My favorite character was Sabine, I loved reading her parts in the book! Watching her evolve from a squeamish timid girl to a determined strong young woman was such a joy to see! Her devotion to her best friend Ailesse and determination to save her no matter what is admirable to see that kind of love between best friends like that.
I felt like Bastien's character was a bit underdeveloped to me. All we really learned about him was that he planned revenge on the Bone Crier's for the death of his father and that he was a thief. Nothing else is really learned about him and I wish we would have gotten more backstory for him.
Ailesse and Bastien's romance was a little fast and insta lovey to me but it was sweet and seeing them put aside their differences to understand each other and fall in love.
I enjoyed the plot and story even the small twist was well executed. I do look forward to reading the second book to see how this story will end and where these characters end up in the end.
Graphic: Animal death and Death of parent
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Murder
kbairbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
reads_with_lauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
book.
I have extreeeeeemly mixed feelings about this book. I
think I've found why but I still can't 100% place it.
I *mostly* loved the characters- I thought they were
interesting to read and had good character development.
Concept & plot execution was actually probably the best
part of the whole book. I really enjoyed the fantasy world
the author came up with. I thought it was unique but it
also kinda fit into a
"stereotypical" kind of fantasy book
feel, which was actually nice to read and didn't hinder my
experience. I thought the magic system and the rituals
were so carefully thought out and it shows.
Overall I enjoyed this but I do think this should've been
one book and not two... (just my thoughts)
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
k100dra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal death and Death of parent
literaryrecap's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
brookey8888'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
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
sunsetcity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder