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friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Pregnancy
jstilts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Whereas the first book struck me as a Jane Austen novel gone deliciously wrong with a streak of somewhat unnecessary fantasy trappings to give it pizzazz, this continuation of the story leans much more heavily on the fantasy in that you would be very hard pressed to tell the story without it - and it's a very compelling tale that justifies the slow setup.
Briefly, Ophelia now finds herself very much out of the shadows as she thrusts herself fully into court life, grabbing the impossible-to-hold attention of this societies ruler-come-deity, a prospect as useful as it is dangerous. While we explore this new world and Opehlia's ever-changing status within it, mysteries sneak up unexpectedly (rather neatly done) as the book unfolds.
This sequel has a more satisfying, less rushed ending than the first book - although this time it's one more of plot than emotional journey, although my goodness Ophelia develops massively over this volume.
Bring on the next one!
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, and Murder
snickahz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture
amazelan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Classism
Minor: Sexual content
joisaddler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Classism
sourryebread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So yeah, I’m not the best with words but I liked this book and I’m definitely going to read the next :)
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, and Pregnancy
izgetsbetter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The main character was still the worst and the other characters were a bit more... bearable. She’s still “quirky” and “not like other girls” but the character growth is there, slowly but surely.
4.25 because the plot and the world building was still amazing but the characters are still unlikeable at times.
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Misogyny and Suicidal thoughts
grayscale08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Death and Misogyny