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autumnruth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Violence, and Blood
ashlxynicholx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual assault
the_escapist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
amandasbooks1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do love Rose and she is the perfect exemple of what I think most YA/NA fantasy MC's lack; confidence. I love that Rose knows she is a bad b*tch and hot enough to get anyone she wants. For young girls to read more of women like her, who arent afraid to love themselves no matter their flaws can change the way the see themselves.
For the story, these is a good amount of suspense to drive it forward and the writing is ok, not too bad but not the most amazing either.
One thing that did bother me was that Rose always seemed to figure things out in the right second it was happening or she had figured things out wayyyyy before Lissa or the heavy plotline arrived. That kind of foreshadowing isnt foreshadowing but just a hope the reader wont remember that Rose had already "spoiled" an important twist. But this could also be my eye being on the look out for certain things since I knew it was coming.
Thoughts on the love relationship between you know who
But now that I have been 17 myself the age gap from 17-25 is seriously messed up. Like... very much so!!
I understand its appeal, because in our heads we dont think of Rose as 17, she acts like she is in her early 20's but she isnt and that just kinda gives me the ick over their relationship.
AND the reason why Dimitri had a problem with dating A CHILD and his STUDENT was not due to the fact that she is *gasp* A CHILD but for the fact that he might be a sucky guardian if they fell in love.
Hey I get it, I would throw myself in front of my love too instead of someone I didnt care for, but that could have been angled to the real issue instead of made romantic.
In the end, a fast entertaining read with surprising turns and I would recommend it. Tho do look up warnings and triggering topics beforehand bc some of them could be triggering for some people.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Self harm, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I like the exploration of depression and self-harm. It’s not perfect, but it’s better than I’ve seen in other work. Same for the adult/teen relationship. I was extremely worried by the fact that the author kept mentioning their age difference. Any new mention made it more impossible for them to realistically be together without irking the reader (as it should be, because teacher/student relationships are PROBLEMATIC). And the ending does feel very much Twilight-era, and I don’t doubt they’re gonna end together (🙄) but it at least tried to show that these relationships are unhealthy.
I’m debating whether or not to continue the series. Also, love Christian. Hands down my favourite character.
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Torture, and Kidnapping
Minor: Ableism, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Car accident, Death of parent, and Acephobia/Arophobia
welladjustedgirl's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship
alishamegan's review against another edition
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
cgn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
balter's review against another edition
0.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.25
Decided it was time for a re-read ahead of binging through the new Peacock show.
A few summers ago I binged through the entire series, so fast, I could not remember what happened per book. Rereading at a slower pace while annotating, highlighting, and writing summaries every 50 pages was fun and will make it easier to remember in the future. 😅
We get a bit of a slow start as the girls are forced out of hiding and returned to the academy. As the girls attempt to readjust to living among their peers we slowly start to unravel the mystery of why they left while also being introduced to a few new mysteries.
This book was so much to reread and re-immerse myself in. I absolutely adore Rose and Lissa, the strong bond they share, and their fierce desire to protect each other. 💜
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Gun violence, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment