cyerrappa's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
ephalent's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Violence
thekissballad's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a reread and it's still a 4.5 stars for me.
I enjoyed that, while the twist was obvious to me both times, the foreshadowing was completed nicely throughout. And the few secrets that weren't ever hinted at still felt real due to them fitting in with the characters and their personalities.
I also enjoyed that when the twist was finally revealed, it was a quick two chapters of flashbacks to fully explain and then nicely and easily jumped back to the main story.
There were a few times when the story dragged or got repetitive, which is partially why I can't give a full 5 stars.
I enjoyed that, while the twist was obvious to me both times, the foreshadowing was completed nicely throughout. And the few secrets that weren't ever hinted at still felt real due to them fitting in with the characters and their personalities.
I also enjoyed that when the twist was finally revealed, it was a quick two chapters of flashbacks to fully explain and then nicely and easily jumped back to the main story.
There were a few times when the story dragged or got repetitive, which is partially why I can't give a full 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
blujade's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a pleasant surprise. It's perfect if you like books like the maze runner. It reminds me of a lot of fantasy books that are popular right now without over done the magic system.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Bullying
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Torture
cheybrary's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Child death
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