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so_many_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The magic system is very unique, and I have to admit I don't quite get it. Which frustrates me a bit, vevause I want to get it.
I really enjoyed the dual POV of Adam and Bobby. They're estranged brother, both with their own issues and guilt and anger towards the other. Seeing them reunite and stumble through some kind of reconciliation was fascinating.
The storyline itself is full of twists and turns, and there is always something happening. It's not always the easiest to follow, but it comes together in the end.
I'm very interested in seeing where this story goes.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Miscarriage, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, and Torture
ceraunomancy's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Homophobia and Blood
quinnyquinnquinn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Misogyny
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
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
eeriewater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
kal517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and Murder
cryptidstar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Murder
tifftastic87'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
Adam was born in a trailer and being gay in OK was rough on him, but then add in that he is descended from witches and has a touch of magic unlike theirs. He has a rocky relationship with his family, both due to his sexual orientation and his magical one, who had him committed in high school.
This book focuses on Adam's relationships, his romantic ones, his familial ones, and his magical one. This is a story of a traumatized youth healing and finding his path in life while fighting monsters.
Adam is amazingly well adjusted. He communicates his feelings, even if he struggles to do so, asks for help when he needs it and doesn't do the typical chosen one nonsense, even though he was literally chosen by not one but two powerfu magical beings. He also is aware that his use of his magical abilities creates a power imbalance between him and the love interest and is careful not to abuse that.
This was a fun and sad listen, and I am definitely going to be reading or listening to the rest.
There were a few things I wasn't a fan of,
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Car accident, Alcohol, and Classism
booksthatburn's review against another edition
Graphic: Gore and Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Torture, and Excrement