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kkpines'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
3.75
While the world-building is impressive, perhaps a bit too much time is spent on the world itself at the expense of character development. I yearned for more depth in the main characters’ journeys as they never seemed to reach fruition.
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Torture
Minor: Animal death, Homophobia, and Slavery
sophierosemaria'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
4.5
A fantasy world embroiled with politics, war, and unexpected friendships.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Religious bigotry
jcruppert'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: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mlottermoser's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Sheltered “chosen child” goes to University only to be treated as an outsider and imposter. Her eyes are opened when she realizes people are not as she is taught in school.
TW: Light kissing and barbaric treatment of lower classes.
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Deportation
crystalsparkles'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
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Classism
jla'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
This book was so good, I finished it in one day. The world building was amazing. The characters and relationships were multidimensional. There are a lot of important topics like racism, slavery, homophobia, force institutionalization, genocide, religious zealotry, gendercide, differing cultural narratives, bias, patriarchy, and oppression. I can't wait to continue the series. It's been a long time since I was sucked into a book like this.
Graphic: Addiction, Genocide, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, War, and Deportation
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, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
frantically'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, Bullying, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Misogyny, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Deportation
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
fireheart_2010'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: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and War
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: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Death of parent