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mycarefulcardinal's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Slavery
toastyghosty13'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? It's complicated
3.75
I do wish there was a bit more action than just
I have not read many books about magic that take place in the south (Beautiful Creatures is the only other I can think of) but I really liked that setting for this book and also really liked Bree as the main character. She has her own mysteries to unravel about her past and family (namely her mother who died when she was a child). I have plans to read the rest of the series.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Pregnancy, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent
lri_reads'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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Slavery and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping
knockoffrainbow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Transphobia, Vomit, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
chrisb913'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
5.0
At the end of the day, while the beginning was slightly clunky for me, the ending more than made up for any grievance I had with the book. This story is such an interesting and unique take on the Arthruian lore and the characters are so incredibly realistic. I cannot wait to continue reading in this world and this will be one of my go to recommendations.
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
awaywardannika'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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Slavery, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Classism
savage_97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Death of parent
decembermagpie'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement and Vomit
Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Vomit, and Pregnancy
ehmannky'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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Vomit
gabriella_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Tracy Deonn is excellent at character writing and establishing interpersonal dynamics (and conflicts). She also creates a unique atmosphere with obvious (and not so obvious) foes. She empowers her protagonist and makes her multifaceted. She breathes life into Bree and, as a reader, makes her feel so real. And this doesn’t get into how she writes an ensemble cast either - good GOD I would be remiss if I didn’t get into that.
Every character contributes something to the plot and it’s amazing that this author finds a way to do that without rendering them to be one-note or just a plot device. She has a plan for every character - and pieces of dialogue have a way of retaining relevance chapters later in a refreshing way.
I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid. 2,000/10 recommend reading this book if you are interested in fantasy and coming of age books. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Tracy Deonn, thank you for writing this.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism