leonormsousa'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
3.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Kidnapping, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Violence, Grief, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
eetishmeh's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
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Also quick warning to those who venture into the spoiler tags prior to reading the book: there's smut, which I wasn't expecting because the past 2 books didn't have any. I should've expected it, really. I just skimmed through them (I'm sex-repulsed) djjdjd. 16 years avoiding smut books and this one isn't one but still broke my streak all the same /lhI love Shepard. Just had to say this.
I love any and all scenes with Baz's family, because I love Baz and I love Fiona and I kinda like Daphne (maybe? jury's still out) and like Baz's half-siblings and I don't really like Baz's dad because he's homophobic but I guess he's just there. It's all so realistic (as much as it can be , with magic and vampires, I suppose).
I'm probably going to start using brackets a lot more often now, thans to Rainbow Rowell's writing style. (It's already kicking in.)
I like how the ending is sorta open, with some questions unanswered. It gives good food for thought.
Spoiler
(Like, why did Let it all out make Simon invincible to magic?? Does he have in-built defence? And did Lucy put her rosebus boy into the care system to protect him from Davy, or did Davy put him there after Lucy died so he could recollect hm once Simon turned 11?It was an awesome wrap-up, though the main plot was a bit flat.
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Like, I actually think the B-plot with Shepard's demon fiancée was more interesting than the Chosen One charlatan. Both interesting all the same, though, so I suppose I shouldn't complain.I'll miss the World of Mages. Goodbye, my friends.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent and Death
Please look up warnings for this book if necessary! I likely missed a few (if not many) tags!ajsterkel'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
5.0
I'm scared of germs. If you're normal, maybe the biting is fine. Don't let it stop you from reading the book. I enjoyed this series. I'm sad it's over.
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abandonment, Animal death, Cursing, and Violence
ameliaj_adams'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: Blood and Animal death
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death and Injury/Injury detail
sabinehunter'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: Confinement, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Animal death, Cursing, Violence, and Grief
aanyaaa'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
3.75
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Death and Animal death
msradiosilence'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
Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/any-way-the-wind-blows.
Graphic: Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, War, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, and Gore
headachesince03'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
4.25
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Confinement, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Animal death, Cursing, and Death of parent
s_elsted's review
- 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: Gaslighting
Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
ridesthesun'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
4.25
The character work in this book is so damn brilliant. The journey they go on together and individually is beautiful. Everyone is dealing with so much trauma, and they're all a little bit of a mess, but the growth is SO GOOD. The antagonist in this one was really a fascinating twist, and seeing how it affected Simon was heartbreaking but made so much sense.
The only thing keeping this from being a 5 is how suddenly it ended. I felt like we were just wrapping things up, we were healing, revelations were coming out, growth was sinking in, and then it ended. I just feel like there could have been a few more chapters to really wrap things up, to give closure to these characters and finish some of the loose storylines. I know that these are more character centric than plot centric stories, and I'm all for that, but it just felt like there were a lot of plot bits that never really got wrapped up.
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And what's gonna happen with Simon's magic?? What did Smith's spell actually do to him?? He was a mage all along, but what does that look like for him now?? It just felt like those were the questions that have been building for the last two books, and we never got them answered.anyways, highly highly highly recommend. wingy and vampire boyfriends, rivals to lovers, magic goofiness, healing and growth and tender face touching. so much tender face touching.
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Classism, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Medical content, Confinement, and Death