empathreads'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
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Confinement, Rape, Torture, War, Murder, Slavery, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Gore, and Grief
zara_m's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Torture, Slavery, Rape, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, and Animal death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
lilypilly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Both of us," he said, "Or neither"
Holy moly, it has been so long since I've read this book, but I'm literally so glad that I did. This book was actually amazing omg, I loved it, I literally can't think of any faults atm. I loved Nemesis and how she gradually grew to understand human emotions and the change that she underwent. The fact that she would die for Sidonia I found so awe-inspiring like obviously, that is what she was made for, but to see the all-compassing love that she had for her, omg. I loved Tyrus
Spoiler
even though I doubted him so much towards the end and I think I'll doubt him a lot more in books 2 & 3Whatever lay ahead, it would always be the two of us above the rest of the universe, and woe to any who dared step in our path
I loved the whole concept of stepping in Sidonia's place to protect her and how Nemesis had superior strength and was like this incredible creature who can kill without any thought. It made me want to strive to work out and become stronger myself to be more like Nemesis.
And omg okay so their romance?!?! even though this was such a political scifi book, the romance part could literally keep me reading just for that. Like Tyrus and Nemesis pls, endgame. BUT THE POLITICS IN THIS BOOK WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD TOO, it was so clever and interwoven that I couldnt put it down and I even know what happens in this book.
Anyways, literally so good, I'll be buying the other two books.
I did this for you. This was all for you. The universe may deliever itself unto my possession, and I'll still feel as though I've lost everything without you by my side. I am madly in love with you, and I hope to all the stars you still feel something about me
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Confinement
Spoiler
When Nemesis, a Diabolic designed to protect one person in this world with her every fibre, is sent to the royal kingdom to protect her mistress. She must hide in plain sight under the pretences that she is Sidonia, the rightful heir of her planet. Things become slightly more complicated when the Emperor kills off all the remaining family and suddenly Nemesis is the only one let. She allys with the Emperor's nephew, Tyrus, and together they hatch a plan to take over the kingdom. Things do go a bit more haywire when somewhere along the way they fall in love with each other.fruity_'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
4.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Murder, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gore, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Confinement, Bullying, Body horror, and Blood
aimeereads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
- underwhelming, could've been better
- not exactly homophobic, but i'm pretty sure they pulled a bury your gays
- the court intrigue was enjoyable, but lord it was not convincing?? the concept was there, but the execution??? sloppy
- where are the content warnings??? they should be on the cover ffs
- would-be slow-burn wasn't executed well either, and really doesn't make any sense
- also, i despise the narrative of strong female warriors becoming soft and shit for random men??? like what is the reason??
- and lastly, the sci-fi changing your appearance elements were low-key racist
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Slavery, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault