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barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It did bother me a little how all of the friends clearly had things they weren't telling the others. They are teenagers, so I'll give them the smallest pass. Hopefully they will communicate better in the next book.
I loved the new characters and the transition of the old ones. I can't wait to see where this story goes and how the crew handles COB!
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death, Self harm, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Ableism, Blood, and Gaslighting
runes_reads'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? Yes
4.75
There are a few storytelling differences between this and the first book. I feel like this one didn't focus on character flaws as much, but it still was a pretty big focus. We got some more lore/knowledge about the magic in this one, which I really liked. I felt that the protagonist, Maeve, had less character development than in the first. This wasn't a bad thing, she still had a lot.
I'm very excited to read the third book in this trilogy!
Most of the characters are in the equivalent of United States senior year of high school in the story. There's a recurrent worry for them about change and the future, something any teenager can relate to. Please look at the content warnings for this story, it's a YA, but a heavy one. I'd recommend it for ages 15+, so upper YA, verging on New Adult but not quite there.
I read this one in one day, I couldn't put it down! (Also it was a library book so I had a time limit, lol). I haven't decided on a star rating, definitely 4 stars at minimum. I think it's a 4.75 for me, there's nothing wrong with it, and I would highly recommend it. It just wasn't life changing for me personally. It was a great read, and I'll definitely remember it.
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Ableism, Deadnaming, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Vomit
graperuth'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Self harm, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
francesturpin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Violence
Minor: Ableism
mcdal's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Blood, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Ableism and Stalking