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icy_queen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, and Classism
Moderate: Genocide and Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, and War
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
rdmoreland0801'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
4.0
The narration was good, but I wish they would’ve cast a male voice actor for Kamran. I just couldn’t get the full effect with the deep, slow voice of a woman.
I love second-half Alizeh who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. When she finally loses her temper, we get a glimpse of who this character was meant to be.
Kamran is a little whiny, but falls head-over-heels for Alizeh in the silliest way. He just can’t seem to keep his eyes off of her, which I think is adorable.
Overall, a solid 4⭐️ book. I’ll will definitely be continuing with the series.
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Racism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism
Minor: Genocide
emolr'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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Self harm, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Genocide
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexism, and Blood
Minor: Genocide, Cultural appropriation, and War
stormywolf'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
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this book utterly enchanted me. From its intelligent and passionate main characters, its magical yet logical world, and its promise of even more political intrigue and supernatural twists, this story is absolutely full of things to love and become obsessed by. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in non-European-based fantasy, strong (and memorable) female characters, or a flirty forbidden romance. I'm very curious to know more, both about the characters and story to come, and about its inspiration, as the summary posits, from Persian mythology, and I know I'm not alone. But until the next book decides to magically appear, I'll have to find another series to tide me over.
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child death and Genocide
notteson'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
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I NEED THE REST OF THIS SERIES RIGHT MEOW. This is my first Tahereh Mafi book, and I am both floored by the beauty of her storytelling and writing and by her intricate worldbuilding and character development. Please give us the rest of this series soon. PLEASE. I need more
Graphic: Death, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gore, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Genocide, Racism, and Death of parent