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bookishbutterfly'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
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Colonisation, War, Blood, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Grief
words_and_dreams's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I didn't enjoy this as much as the first book but was still a fun read. It was a bit slow in places, especially when the characters are seeking refuge in the court of King Etristo. The storyline slows down as Theo goes through the charade of looking for a husband and ally.
The magic system was expanded a little more but not as much as I would have liked. The love triangle at this point just feels pointless and is playing a little more into the teen angst. Just make your mind up Theo for goodness sake. I think the character of Soren is much more interesting than Blaise, who is a bit of a martyr. Theo's relationship with Cress ihas more of a pull.
Still intrigued to see where the story goes, especially with how it ended.
Moderate: War, Death of parent, and Death
rinku's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, War, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Colonisation and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Kidnapping
navibo'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, Violence, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Toxic friendship
savanhahope'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
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Murder, Slavery, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Torture, Pedophilia, and Homophobia
Because it's YA most things aren't described in too much detail but just a heads up that it is thererosaschaos'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, War, and Abandonment