intothestarrysea's review
- 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? Yes
3.5
It started out really rough (I mean, the MC is super privileged and doesn’t realize her race are Nazis), but I’m surprised at the character growth. Elleoren seldom has the “right” reaction and makes a lot of mistakes, but she grows.
Still not a fan of the author’s writing style though. I really wanted to edit this one.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Slavery, Homophobia, Colonisation, Bullying, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, and Racism
_nerdy_fantasy_reader1313's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The world building is phenomenal! The characters and their development is fantastic. I loved watching Elloren's character and others evolve to what they were at the end. Fallon and Elloren's banter makes you hate Fallon but love the depth of her character and Elloren. The suspense and small plot twists were immaculate! It doesn't feel like you are reading 600 pages, it is so fast paced, however you understand everything that is happening and don't get lost.
This book reminds me a lot of the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling from the setting of the University to Fallon Bane being like a female version of Draco Malfoy. It also reminds me a lot of The Empirium Trilogy by Claire Legrand with the angels and Iracnals to the complex religion along with the ancient prophecy that surrounds the main characters. If you like either of these books read this!!!
If I could rate this 100/5 stars on this app I would! This book I'd such a delight and I cannot wait to see where The Iron Flower takes Elloren and her friends.
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Bullying
hanna'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Addiction, Religious bigotry, Self harm, War, Bullying, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Murder, Deportation, Forced institutionalization, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
ka_ke's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
People like to say the Deadly Education or Zodiac Academy series are adult Harry Potter, but I think the Black Witch Chronicles are a better comparison.
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Slavery, Trafficking, Bullying, Xenophobia, Body horror, Classism, Colonisation, Racism, Religious bigotry, Animal cruelty, Grief, Racial slurs, Violence, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and War
Minor: Death of parent
mypatronusisajedi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Cursing, Racism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Animal death, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content, Slavery, War, and Sexual harassment
thelizzielibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Colonisation, and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse
minbyrnes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Aaaaaaaaaa I forgot how this book ended I’m so excited to continue with the series!
Will write a proper review later if I remember
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Sexual harassment, and Slavery
rini's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Terminal illness, and War
Minor: Ableism, Death, and Death of parent
victorianvalkyrie'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
Graphic: Racism, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny
literarycavy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia, Ableism, Addiction, and Drug abuse