nekoshka's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, and Police brutality
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly had no idea where this one was headed! Very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Violence, Sexism, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, Medical content, Child abuse, and Police brutality
breadwitchery's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Xenophobia, Violence, and Racial slurs
Minor: Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Homophobia
sternbrunchdaddy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Was a bit disappointed, as the book was marketed as more steampunk, whereas it was more just a Victorian(?) Light Fantasy with a few clock-makers and a slow boil mystery+relationships throughout. It was sweet, interesting, and well written, though I wouldn't have minded more of a focus on either its romantic or mystery elements, if just to make it a tighter work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, and Violence
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