youarethelibrarian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book definitely has Handmaid’s Tale vibes. Young women (children, really) are used as surrogates for the wealthy elite in the Jewel. Violet doesn’t have much personality, but I was kept intrigued by the pacing and the world and the plot. The Duchess is actually a really interesting character, because she doesn’t love the idea of the surrogates, but she uses them all the same for her own gains. The romance was rushed and has no depth, but I’m more interested in the other aspects of the plot, anyway.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Child death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
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