lenteja_virtual's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Although i found the writting not extremly good compared to other authors, the topic, characters and the story are very interesting and entertaining. Is the second time I read it and I enjoyed it despise the fact of being more picky with the quality of the writting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Torture, Murder, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and War
nosialla2206's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, War, Torture, Death, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Sexual violence
bluejayreads's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
This is a very slow-paced book. The actual plot doesn't kick in until over halfway through. The main focus is politics in this slightly-magical version of feudal Japan, and I found the Japan part interesting but the politics not at all. (That's not the book's fault - I am not known for enjoying politics-heavy books). The setting is not as vibrant as I'd hoped, but still enough to keep it from being completely boring. The dispassionate, exposition-heavy narration from both protagonists made it hard to connect with either, and considering one of those protagonists is trained in fighting as a nobleman's son and also possesses supernatural ninja powers, there's remarkably little action. It was okay for one read, but I have no desire to keep reading the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Torture, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Blood
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, Animal death, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Adult/minor relationship
Religious persecution, forced marriagemeredithp's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Genocide, Grief, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and War
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual harassment
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