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hyrulebalverine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
ML Spencer writes this book in a style that gives you exposition and backstory in an organic way rather than feeling forced. For example, the early chapters of this book introduce us to two of our main characters. As they interact with each other, getting to know one another, we get point of view shifts allowing the reader to learn about one character as the other learns about them.
She also has some subtle foreshadowing for events that will stand out when these events do happen. There are still some standard tropes and some easily anticipated story beats, but these are outnumbered and outshined by the clever writing and some darker story moments.
She also has some subtle foreshadowing for events that will stand out when these events do happen. There are still some standard tropes and some easily anticipated story beats, but these are outnumbered and outshined by the clever writing and some darker story moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Torture, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
Minor: Animal death and Child abuse
jennaem27's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
4.25 // Sometimes dragon fantasy books are a hit or miss but this one was a hit. I liked the lore behind the dragons and that they’re not only just for “firepower”. And the men in this book are
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Suicide attempt
jlrosen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm so tired of child soldiers being forced into a war that has nothing to do to them. That being said, this book is well written and for an inherently violent book doesn't glorify the fighting very much. Fights are typically short, and wounds taken have consequences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, and Violence
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