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bisexualwentworth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first and second half of this book are very distinct in terms of vibes and pacing. I preferred the second half, but I think the first half may work better for a lot of readers. Very much a personal taste thing.
Anyway, this book isn't a new favorite, but it did leave a positive impression and I would definitely recommend it.
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
bluejayreads's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Blood, and Colonisation
Minor: Body horror, Racism, Torture, Excrement, and Death of parent
Romantic partner death (not protagonist's partner)some_random_person_hi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Torture
Moderate: Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Grief
careinthelibrary'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? No
4.0
This was epic, expansive, yet somehow it remained so intimate and almost claustrophobic being in this one character's mind trying to interpret the grand scale of this novel. Fantastical and imaginative. I loved that our protagonist was not a warrior, not a hero (in the traditional sense). They are an artist who isn't that invested in politics and activism yet gets drawn into war.
The last couple of chapters sold me on this novel, the last two sentences crushed me into tiny, sad pieces. It was a pleasure to read.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Racism, Torture, Violence, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Sexual content, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
thevampiremars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
There are so many issues I could pick apart but I think I’ll stop here. Between the flat characters, the lack of follow-through on interesting concepts, and the inconsistencies throughout, Phoenix Extravagant is hard to recommend. That said, it’s largely inoffensive. I appreciate what the author was going for, at least, even if it feels half-baked. I don’t think it’s bad but I’m glad I’m done with it.
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
talonsontypewriters'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
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and War
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Racism, Sexual content, Torture, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Vomit, and Alcohol
ofbooksandechos'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
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Torture, and Grief
Moderate: Racism
cursedepub's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Racism, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content