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thelongroadtosanity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Marion, poor and living in the slums, has an opportunity to leave behind her past and join the ranks of becoming a Bloodmaid. She takes the train North and is indentured to a Countess, Lisavet, and begins her training as a Bloodmaid in the House of Hunger. But something sinister is going on and Marion isn't sure if her feelings for Lisavet are getting in the way of uncovering the truth of who, and what, Lisavet is becoming.
This has a very very unique take on 'vampire' lore, with young women practically selling the blood in their veins to their respective lords and ladies of the North. Although a tradition, and not actual vampires, it builds on a Dracula-inspired world. I enjoyed Marion's character and her development as she discovered the truth of what was occurring in the House of Hunger. (06/2024)
4 out of 5 stars
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Murder
shugentobler'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Xenophobia
maddy707's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
llams's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Trafficking
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
crybabybea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I wanted a bit more out of pretty much every part of this. For the first time I actually felt like this book was too short to accomplish a really good payoff. For some reason it felt simultaneously way too slow during the beginning and then way too fast at the end. I was especially disappointed by the characters and how quickly the relationships move. Marion was a bit of a confusing character considering her backstory, and Lisavet was almost compelling but just fell a bit short for me. I did enjoy the relationships between Marion and the other girls but still felt like they were quite flat.
The plot itself is interesting and there is just enough mystery threaded through the story that it keeps your interest. I can't say that the twist itself was particularly surprising, but I still enjoyed the journey there and the resolution after.
There are a couple sapphic moments but the relationship is incredibly imbalanced power-wise and abusive, so don't expect a good time in the average sense of the word :)
The ending gave me Sucker Punch vibes which was cool.
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement and Gaslighting
Minor: Incest
Do NOT read this if you have a fear of needles. Also the cat does not die.sarahjx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content and Murder
michellec9's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Torture
klhunter42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
jamieleepilk's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
cardanrry's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
Moderate: Death and Sexual content