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awaterswadesthrough's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Child abuse, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, and Trafficking
breadhead3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
This novel begins with a fantastic hook, one that pulls the reader in right away. After that point, and until around the 80-100 page mark, it’s a slow read as Barker lays out the laws and cultures of his world. It’s an interesting setup, for sure: a lot different from earth, with flora and fauna unique to the world itself. Even when the pace does pick up, the reader never stops learning—reminiscent of Joron and the crew’s journey throughout the book. They never stop learning. Many named characters grow, in some capacity, throughout the book… whether that be for the worst or for the best. They learn, and they adapt, just as the reader must adapt to Barker’s world as they take in the cultures and characters. All in all, a fantastic read. I look forward to the rest of the trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Trafficking, War, Ableism, Addiction, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual harassment
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