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riverstrongblood'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
5.0
I'm not one for spoilers in book reviews but I have never regarded a book more highly than this. And I am so appreciative for authors who are writing queer and ethnically diverse books. It's rare. A breath of fresh air against the bland, white, straight canopy that fantasy has been for so long.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Cannibalism
capriqueen'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
The pacing really picked up in the last third, and my jaw dropped at the reveal of Callum’s plan. But the ending just left me feeling unsatisfied
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Trafficking, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Rape
Rape is off-page and alluded to, not named outrightsn8man's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
bookcaptivated'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Misogyny, Vomit, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and War
littlecatinabox'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
3.5
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
salted07's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Torture
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and Trafficking
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
itscrispyy'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
4.0
Como punto negativo diría que me hubiese gustado más que se desarrollasen más cosas de los distintos países conquistados por el imperio y sus respectivas culturas, ya que a lo largo de la novela se dan pinceladas sueltas pero no se llega a profundizar, lo que me dejaba a veces un poco perdida y con ganas de saber más para entender mejor el transfondo de los personajes.
Además de la trama del Imperio, me gusta que también se centre en el desarrollo de las protagonistas y que vaya incluyendo nuevos POVs en cada parte del libro (es un recurso que no había visto hasta ahora).
Tiene algunas escenas un poco duras y graficas que la verdad no me esperaba porque es bastante juvenil, así que lo dejo avisado para que no os pase como a mí.
He visto que hay segunda parte y, aunque cambian las protagonistas, lo leeré próximamente porque tengo ganas de que seguir un poco más en este mundo (y ver si ahí se pueden conocer más cosas) 👀
En general, me parece una lectura muy entretenida y super fácil y rápida de leer que creo que merece mucho la pena que más gente la conozca 🤍
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Xenophobia, Trafficking, and War
semiruralcoma08'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
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Sexual violence, Torture, Trafficking, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
anjasshelf's review
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Moderate: Rape