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willettagrace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
begumisu's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
novavxid's review against another edition
5.0
My first review and my first 5 star read. This book was an absolute blast to read, when I initially read this book I struggled visualizing the world that Pierce was trying to create for us. After 5-7 chapters it was no longer a struggle, I loved the concept, the plot was great and never fell off at any point. You fall in love with Darrow and initially it was really easy to hate the Gold characters but then you start to like them as you progress through the book. The fighting sequences were my favorite parts, the author does a really good job of illustrating the fights. This book was so easy to devour, I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
tahns's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
justhermes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
i know i say this about a lot of books but this one is by far one of the greatest books i have ever read, both the plot and the characters are so well written it's simply such a masterpiece, i honestly can't wait for the rest of the series
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and War
kellystitely's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sundiri365's review against another edition
Too much plot without much character development
leah0317's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 Stars
Finally getting around to writing a review for this and I'm dropping my star rating just a bit.
My biggest issue with this book was that I went into it expecting way too much. As is the case with most YA this was ridiculously overhyped. This was a very bland book. The only interesting character was Sevro and he spent much of his time off the page.
What bothered me the most was the lack of world building. This is supposed to be set on Mars yet I found myself often forgetting this was even sci-fi because 75% of this took place in one area playing a dumb game.
I think I might have enjoyed this a lot more if I hadn't been expecting so much going into it.
Finally getting around to writing a review for this and I'm dropping my star rating just a bit.
My biggest issue with this book was that I went into it expecting way too much. As is the case with most YA this was ridiculously overhyped. This was a very bland book. The only interesting character was Sevro and he spent much of his time off the page.
What bothered me the most was the lack of world building. This is supposed to be set on Mars yet I found myself often forgetting this was even sci-fi because 75% of this took place in one area playing a dumb game.
I think I might have enjoyed this a lot more if I hadn't been expecting so much going into it.