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myreadingdream13'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
3.0
I agree with the other reviews, "Dark Heir" suffers from being the second book in (I think) a trilogy.
There are a touch more plot holes then tolerable and a whole lot of characters that serve no other purpose then to help our heroes and die immediately after.
Visander and Philip intrigued me but in the end I felt both were left unexplored by the narrative.
Elizabeth is still one of my favourites, delightfully written to still be a child whilst still very clever.
Cyprian was sweet, I loved his development but I was still left wanting more.
Violet I truly don't understand why she had the subplot she did.
I felt enraged at James's behalf
Also shout out to Will for being simply the worst at communicating I'm sure you're friends would've believed in you if you tried a little harder to not sound evil ❤.
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content
Minor: Incest
ella8ella's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
While the first book mostly followed Will learning about who he is, this one tries to give ALL the backstory to so many characters that at times it felt in the way of the plot progressing. Will is also so useless most of the time, which is frustrating.
That said, *sigh* yes I will definitely read the third book because I am invested, and the world created (mostly the characters of the ancient world and their magic) is pretty compelling.
Graphic: Slavery, Murder, and War
katievallin'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
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War
drasticpear's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There was something impossible about his beauty. He suited the sunset, as if he was part of the light that was slipping from the world. Will thought, The land would be cold and dark if you were gone. Seeing him now, Will felt lost forever to the knowledge that James was all he had wanted in his past life, and could never possess in this one.
Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god. This was so good. SO GOOD.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
squirrel13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt and Murder
gabrieldorian'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
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
littletiramisu'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Dysphoria, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Toxic relationship and War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
green_amaryllis'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: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Vomit
emilia777's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
all i gotta say is, will deserves the world, cyprian needs to be throttled and james should get a fckin break after carrying this series on his back. thank you
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Confinement, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol
pitsikakku'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
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Child abuse and Vomit