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thatenbyisisreads'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Alcohol
emily_mh'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: capital punishment, loss of a loved one, neglect, volcano, Minor: flood, earthquake, mass deathashlikes'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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Vomit, Trafficking, and Abandonment
hollyk'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
3.0
But this book lacked some of the charm of the first book--namely, Dayo's council, who barely make an appearance before going back to their home realms. And in their place we have Tarisai creating a whole new council of people that to be frank, I had no real interest or investment in with the exception of Min Ja.
It also seems like the empire still isn't really fair? Like sure,
The Redemptor arc was only the fifth section, and the previous book seemed to imply that it would be a major part of this book--but at the end of the day, it was barely a factor and could have been a much larger portion with more significance, especially in regards to
I still enjoyed this book, the writing is beautiful and the characters are great, but there were just some elements that left me wanting more.
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
overbooked207'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? Yes
5.0
1st book of February 2022 and 11th of the year:
I absolutely LOVED this duology, and this was such a perfect conclusion to the story! Once again, the writing, story, and world building were beautiful, immersive, and expansive; the audiobook was beautifully done; the characters were strong, badass, caring, and new favorites of all time, and I love them with all my heart; the representation was great; the quotes and themes were fantastic and important; and I loved the found family aspect so much! These books are definitely two of my new favorite books of all time, and I want everyone to read them! Also, they’re getting adapted, and I couldn’t be more excited! TW for death, murder, blood, war, anxiety, panic attacks, parental neglect and abuse, drug & alcohol use, ableism, suicidal thoughts, negative self image, grief, gaslighting, injuries, misogyny, and violence📚💜🏳️🌈
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
escapismforlife'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? Yes
4.5
This sequel and series ending was done in the closet way to flawless. Ifueko is a genius in creating this world and power system.
Every little description of the world of Aritsar in the duology was so vivid. And I loved reading more about it in Redemptor. It was just the best type of fun colorful world that every fantasy reader loves. No description got left unforgotten about in this world. It made me heart so happy to learn new things about this world.
Now all of these characters in this book were beyond realistic. They each had traits which gave them complexity. And that's the standard I want going into all of my fictional YA and adult books. Characters that could be real. No scratch that are like real humans. That can evolve and have layers.
It's a matter of the art of storytelling reflecting actual issues. Each of the characters new and old that were around and away from Tarisai and Dayo had to deal with true potential issues. And the result of that was a beyond good ending.
To wrap up I would say that the plots of some of Tarisai new relations did seem to be her own fault. And since this book follows her progression certain things about her became evident.Some things were better than others.
In the end it didn't draw away from the good and the change. And that says a lot because it had big shoes to fill after Raybearer.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
puttingwingsonwords'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
boxalligators'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
4.5
Black main character
Lesbian character
Asexual character
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol