phantomgecko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Interesting plot, likeable characters. Surprisingly dark tho. My library characterized this as young adult, so I was surprised by all the cannibalism, gore, rape.
There are other uncomfy elements as well. Didn't love the depiction of the Marat. They were characterized in the beginning as less than human beasts, which was okay until actually interacting with them. Like, wow my guy, these are human people, maybe don't continue describing them like literal animals.
Isana as a character was not very believable for me. Spinster stereotype. Sorry, I just don't believe a capable, emotionally stable adult woman would be jealous of a 14ish year old.
On the other hand, big fan ofAmara and Bernard's relationship. In real life, this age gap is yucky. I'm a sucker for it in fiction, tho.
There are other uncomfy elements as well. Didn't love the depiction of the Marat. They were characterized in the beginning as less than human beasts, which was okay until actually interacting with them. Like, wow my guy, these are human people, maybe don't continue describing them like literal animals.
Isana as a character was not very believable for me. Spinster stereotype. Sorry, I just don't believe a capable, emotionally stable adult woman would be jealous of a 14ish year old.
On the other hand, big fan of
Graphic: Animal death and Slavery
Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, Ableism, Torture, Racism, War, Violence, Cannibalism, Misogyny, and Gore
katievallin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Trafficking, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Kidnapping, Child death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, War, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Ableism, Rape, Body shaming, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent, Alcohol, Infertility, and Vomit
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