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carlyjoann'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I’m always left with more questions and while it kind of makes me want to keep reading it’s also just annoying to never get answers just more questions. And it’s because the main character knows almost nothing that we as the reader know nothing.
It felt like not much happened until more than halfway through and even then it was just confusing. I was getting bored at many points as they rehashed the same plot points over and over without doing much of anything.
I do like the main couple at points and some of the side characters too.
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Sexual assault, Torture, and Death of parent
bookishmind_13's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Murder, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
vettechmama3'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
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and War
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, and Death
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, and Cannibalism
selestre'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
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Medical content, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
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- 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
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Torture
ofmeganreads's review against another edition
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
butilikeit'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War
Minor: Rape
mel_littleclarinet'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
3.75
Half of the book was really repetitive, nothing actually happened and then, it all went so quickly and now I'm confused with the ending.
I really love the romance between Poppy and Hawke. It just didn't feel rushed like in other books, especially after
The side characters - god they are amazing.
Many new characters are introduced in this book, and I especially love Kieran now. The banter between them all and new friendships developing was really great.
The plot itself didn't really move forward that much at first, in the second half, it started to pace up a bit and I'm really glad it did, because I had already started to wonder, if it was worth it to continue.
Now at the end of the book, I'm left on a major cliffhanger and I'm already so excited for the next book.. which I luckily already have laying right next to me :)
In conclusion, it's a really good book, but some parts of it was just too slow-moving for me. I'm glad I didn't put it aside, and I hope the next one will now continue a bit quicker.
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting and War
Minor: Confinement, War, and Injury/Injury detail
abicaro17'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
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
I enjoyed learning a bit more about the overarching conspiracy behind the vamprys and the maiden's role in the ascension. There is still a lot more to uncover and unpack, and for that reason I will probably continue with the series. I have heard that the next book is the start of the end/downfall, so we'll see if I make it further than that.
Negative points for me were the cheesiness of the romance plot. It started to feel like the romance portion was equal parts of the content as the main plot lines, which is not really my thing. It started to feel like a bit too much, although it was still fun and I liked the wit and back and forth between Poppy and Casteel. The part that was a bit bleh for me was
I probably will not start the next book immediately since I feel like I need a bit of a breather, plus I have other books to finish. I do plan on at least reading the next one since the main conspiracy plot line is really interesting to me and this book ended on a bit of a twist (even though it was something I predicted after like chapter 8). I do want to find out more about this world and the topic of Ascension, the sleeping gods, and what Poppy's role is in this world that makes her so special to be the Chosen one.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Torture, and Classism