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peppermintz's review
- 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
5.0
I genuinely don't get this series keeps improving. Maeve is so violently a teenager girl that I feel like I am back at school. And the metaphors! They are beautiful.
And the complexities of Fiona's identity. Not relegated to a best-friend archetype, but give the freedom within the narrative to explore and grow.
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Animal death
zias's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Transphobia, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
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
sifairi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
grets_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
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
sophiesmallhands'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
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Self harm, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Blood
Minor: Deadnaming, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
josi_129141'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
chloenfp'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: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Self harm, Blood, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
spacecadelliot'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
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for offering me an e-arc in return for a truthful review
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Mental illness, Self harm, Transphobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual assault, Stalking, and Dysphoria