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ashli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The audiobook version was a delight. I was disappointed mid-read to realize this is part of a trilogy and, at this time, the only book that’s out. Other than that I can absolutely say that my beginning assumptions were only sometimes right. I did wish that the Djinn featured more heavily, but maybe in future books?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Slavery, Grief, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Torture, Police brutality, and Suicide attempt
booksthatburn's review against another edition
I don’t like the pacing, nor the main characters. There’s a dizzying amount of detail about objects and surroundings but almost nothing about the magic that’s supposed to be of such importance to the story. I struggled to get through the first 18% and then stopped.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Grief
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Colonisation