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aecatec's review against another edition
2.0
That being said, it gets two instead of one star because there *was* fun worldbuilding here and there, and some of the characters could be fun to read about sometimes. However, I only thought about this book when I got angry about the above. lol.
Also, there were WAY too many characters with names that started with A.
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
ladysanctuary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was initially impressed by the introduction of two women without being given a description of their breasts, though this was quickly rectified. Despite this, and some very uncomfortable sexual violence the book generally and ultimately depicted most of its characters pretty well in service of the story and inter-character relationships.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and War
Moderate: Racism
phantomgecko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
There are other uncomfy elements as well. Didn't love the depiction of the Marat. They were characterized in the beginning as less than human beasts, which was okay until actually interacting with them. Like, wow my guy, these are human people, maybe don't continue describing them like literal animals.
Isana as a character was not very believable for me. Spinster stereotype. Sorry, I just don't believe a capable, emotionally stable adult woman would be jealous of a 14ish year old.
On the other hand, big fan of
Graphic: Animal death and Slavery
Moderate: Ableism, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Cannibalism, and War
katievallin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infertility, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol