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misty_kb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Gore, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
demievrything'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and War
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
rubybereading'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, and War
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
katiesbookmarks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Sexual harassment
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
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Excrement, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
colorismtiffanne11'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
3.75
Deka has never fit in and is looking forward to being deemed pure and finally belonging. But her entire world is turned upside down when her town is attacked on the day of the ritual. Her blood runs gold, and everything changes.
As a whole, this story was compelling. It used fiction to describe and address real systemic issues, while also creating a world and characters that draw you in.
However, the big reveal was not shocking and it was mildly frustrating how long it took for it to happen.
To me, there is no reason for there to be a sequel or to read it. All of the main loose ends were tied up, and there isn't anything pulling me into continuing the story. The reader has all of the information we need to put it down and be satisfied.
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
emerentina's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
marketa_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
lovelybubbles'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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail