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mengzhenreads'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
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Gore, and Slavery
Minor: Blood and Death of parent
genny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Fortuna's emotions were so volatile and it didn't come across as a reflection of her trauma. She was just written weirdly. One moment she'll be snapping at Collith, then the next she's completely horny? Unprovoked? Like, Collith/Laurie/Oliver will do something completely mundane and suddenly Fortuna wants to drop her panties. She seems to think that cheating only counts if you've had penis-in-vagina sex. The amount of times she mentions her "core" or her "center"......
There were so many typos, along with odd turns of phrase. This was hilarious to me: "I was the fire to his ice. The shout to his whisper. The run to his walk." What kind of analogy is that, lmao šš½āāļø The constant use of "male/female" in place of "man/woman" was gross. When those terms are used to refer to werewolves in their wolf forms, sure, I get that, but Fortuna refers to everyone this way. It creeps me out. Maybe this is a staple in fae fantasy that I'm unaware of, along with the use of the word "mate". I hated that too. I sighed with relief when Collith referred to himself as Fortuna's "husband" for once. š¤£Ā
We still haven't gotten an explanation for why Collith fell for her instantly. I have a bad feeling that will never be explained. I'm putting this series on hold, so I might never find out.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Incest
justagrlandherdog's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Rape, and Death
Moderate: Classism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Incest
mightyola's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Death
Moderate: Slavery, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Incest, Animal cruelty, and Vomit
lizziereads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Rape and Death
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Death of parent
wanderingbeyondpages's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
tugcesenagurkan's review
- 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
4.25
This book is dark. I did not expect that. Itās written in a way different way than the first one. Read it with care.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Vomit, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence
sage3's review against another edition
3.75
Mmm I also love Laurie and maybe I didnāt like the end as much bc he wasnāt talked about as much after the house burned? Collithās death was also just ā¦. To me like I guess I liked him but shut the fuck up Fortuna I donāt care about your spiraling.
Yeah. I still liked this book it just ended kinda meh for me which I feel like always brings the book down in my head because itās the ending note which is what I usuallyĀ remember most.Ā
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Animal cruelty
tales_of_books_and_yarn'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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Slavery
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Vomit, and Physical abuse
malomegh's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit