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katerinovaaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This series is truly focused on action and all little plot twists and new revelations. The writing is impeccable and truly makes you hope there was a movie to visualize all these wonderful places and creatures (Forna said they are thinking about it!).
This book serves to create a vivid image of Otera (and characters) on which the sequels build upon. I love that the book is not confusing at all and it's easy to keep up even though it's YA high fantasy. 💚
The first book explores many heavy topics but the sequels less so. Check TWs!
I love that there isn't any drama with friendships/relationships as everyone loves one another to their last breath. You can just focus on the story line and not worry about petty drama. Also with each book they are more diverse (queer, non-binary)
Trigger warnings:
torture, misogyny (extreme religious patriarchy), racism (at the beginning), sexual violence (other characters talk about their experience or we are aware that some others experienced it but nothing happens to FMC or is on page; it's mostly discussed in this book, mentioned in 2nd one, and 3rd not at all), war, death of a parent, body-horror (blood, death, murder)
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, Torture, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Pedophilia
annniina98's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
kiwij96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
molliford'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
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Torture
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Pedophilia
tedwards0697'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: War
jagodasbooks's review against another edition
4.0
this book should come with at least 3 page long list of trigger warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
lpothan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
kickitupanotch7'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Misogyny, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
I thought I had the twist figured out halfway through the book, but there was so much more to it than I thought.gotem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Unsettlingly gory at parts, and strikingly vague in others. This would work well for someone who reads with a heavy focus on action and dialogue. Please do mind the trigger warnings.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
dannoboy'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, and War
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Vomit