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emmaloho's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book never fails to absolutely crush me. the building of the plot with both past memory and present mental illness is so well done, and the ending is incredible. both times I've read it now the kick off to the climax had me breathless, shoulders locked, jaw hung open, nauseated. the scifi world building is in my opinion masterful, both the human tech to the alien gods city. anyone who enjoys scifi should read this book
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Minor: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
valjeanval's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is exactly my kind of sci-fi. A quiet, slow burn mystery on a far-flung planet with an exceptionally unreliable narrator. I guessed some bits but thought the series of steady reveals was skillfully done as was the exploration of mental illness though check the trigger warnings on this one if you’re so inclined.
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Murder, and Pregnancy
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