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abarnakwn_ourcolourfulpages'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
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Sexual harassment, and War
odunayo_y's review against another edition
3.75
The conflict resolution was strange. It was a bit convenient how everything wrapped up but i would not say it was convoluted.
The little bits of worldbuilding were delightful. The Goddess’s Five Fingers was such a cool magic system a shame it only made an appearance towards the end of the book.
One major issue I had was the dialogue. One moment the characters will speak in a period appropriate manner the next it was joss whedon like millennial humor. Not only do I despise millennial cringe speak the tone was just off.
Graphic: Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, and Colonisation
Minor: Xenophobia and War
essieruth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Deadnaming
Minor: War
kelsokake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
"Uncle, you're being very troublesome," said the ban-dit. "Look, you've chased away all of Mr Aw's customers already. Why don't you leave with me?
"I don't mean go away together," he clarified. "I mean leave here at the same time, separately. Let the lady be.
Heaven will punish her if she is wrong."
"That's right," said the waitress, but the customer did not agree.
"Lady!" he snorted. "This girl is a useless slut."
"Actually, I'm a nun," said the waitress, pointing at her bald head. "So, literally the opposite of a slut!"
"Oh, shut up," growled the customer. He backhanded her. The waitress fell back, looking more startled than frightened.
Minor: Deadnaming and War
blacksphinx's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, and War
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
You know that thing that happens sometimes as a woman where you make it very clear to a man that you will not have sex with him, and he says that's fine and he understands? And then later reveals he's been seething with resentment this entire time about it, and accuses you of sleeping around with other men, and shows that your friendship means nothing to him because you won't have sex with him? Yeah. "Found family" book my ass.chalkletters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Putting aside heist-y expectations, Zen Cho’s world-building is lovely. The religious Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water has a great name, and the details about the goddess and her followers are spread through the story, building up a background which feels significant and convincing. Without giving anything away, the religion-specific compliments and treasures were a really nice touch.
Zen Cho’s pacing worked well, until the very end, which felt a little abrupt. While there had been hints about the relationships between different characters, these didn’t really have enough time to build before they were suddenly impacting the plot in surprisingly big ways. To a reader used to enjoying novellas, this might not be a problem, but in comparison to a full-length novel it felt somewhat light. While the prose of The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water didn’t stand out, it was pleasant enough, and a longer novel would be enjoyable.
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
Minor: Death, Abortion, and War
emily_mh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Cursing, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor warnings for gambling, theft, loss of a loved one, menstruation, deportation, capital punishment, bestiality. Moderate warning for mass death.literaryliaisons'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
4.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and War
Minor: Deadnaming
thereaderfriend's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Genocide and War
lines__lines's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Minor: Deadnaming and War