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vonny3492's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: War, Religious bigotry, Violence, Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny
reclusivewanderer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
However, I did find some parts confusing such as the introduction of multiple POVs. The author does a good job of differentiating POVs through the writing, but there were a lot and, in my opinion, not all were necessary. There were a couple of parts of the book, particularly that I thought would have been better if told in the POV of one of the main characters and not one of the side characters. It would have allowed for additional insight into the main characters and what they were feeling in the moment. I think it also would have expanded on the relationships between certain characters which felt underdeveloped in some ways by the end of the book.
There is a little hint of romance in the book, but it is not one of the main focuses of the book. By the end, I was wondering how some of the relationships would work out and if they actually really liked each other. I was wondering why some characters suddenly had a change of heart all of the sudden.
The magic in the book was very interesting, yet a little confusing. This book does not give straightforward answers on how a character is able to do what they do with magic. I also found it strange that the characters never stop and wonder how they are able to practice their ability of magic. It's more so, 'oh I can do this now" and then they just move on.
Minor: Sexual content
kaziaroo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Blood, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Animal death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
brianareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Violence, Sexual content, Antisemitism, and Acephobia/Arophobia
kathytwitch's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This twist on Rumplestiltskin also has a Slavic slant, accented by a narrator with a Russian-type accent. Told in several voices, this story brings three young women together in a way that allows them to each triumph over their separate trials.
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Sexual content, and Torture