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justcallmeemily's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I continue to not understand why people dislike this book so much. I had so much fun reading it and I can't wait to read the rest of this series.
I didn't want to put it down at all. I felt so immersed into the world that at times I genuinely felt like I was there.
The only reason it's not a 5 star is because I didn't feel like anything in the plot was surprising. Of course I was very happy when I guessed the plot twist but I shouldn't have been able to guess everything that was going to take place throughout the book. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it was a little too predictable for my tastes. Even when I was actively trying not to guess where it was going to go.
Thankfully, predictablility doesn't mean I can't thoroughly enjoy a story.
I didn't want to put it down at all. I felt so immersed into the world that at times I genuinely felt like I was there.
The only reason it's not a 5 star is because I didn't feel like anything in the plot was surprising. Of course I was very happy when I guessed the plot twist but I shouldn't have been able to guess everything that was going to take place throughout the book. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it was a little too predictable for my tastes. Even when I was actively trying not to guess where it was going to go.
Thankfully, predictablility doesn't mean I can't thoroughly enjoy a story.
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Genocide, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and War
beatriks's review
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read this after the netlix series. The differences are interesting, some aspects I liked better in the book, other things improved in the series the fact that Alina is half-shu in the series, is genius!
Overall, an easy, enjoyable read, but a bit boring after watching the series. Still looking forward to the next books, as I like how the story is built and the writing is pleasant.
Overall, an easy, enjoyable read, but a bit boring after watching the series. Still looking forward to the next books, as I like how the story is built and the writing is pleasant.
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Minor: Trafficking
wasabi_poptart's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Genocide, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Death of parent
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