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coraotf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence and Sexism
Moderate: Torture, Sexual content, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
anna_harpist'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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Minor: Torture
f_r_e_d's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
dallit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Their prisoner/captor dynamic? Straight out of my before-bed scenarios. And
There's definitely some content warnings regarding both gore and smut. Nothing super graphic, but multiple men try some things.
The book has highs and lows because some intense emotions are explored, but there's plenty of comedy relief to counteract that.
Just/ everything really.
Phenomenal characters. Unique scenery. Epic battles. And so much fun.
* One criticism, though (why it's not 5 stars), this book was published in 2017 and there is so much heterosexuality and gender binary- It's hard to wade through. I mean, it's literally part of Alosa's abilities, but the constant "men fall under my spell" and "I can make men do what I want" and no effect whatsoever on any of the women on her crew? It's tiring.
Oh, and the apparent only gay man in this entire world?
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
gemma_l's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual content
alex3099's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
jassieex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
2kyr6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
such a good fantasy read. i would highly recommend for ages 15 and above. please check the content warnings before reading though. it might be too overwhelming for some people. i would not recommend this book as like the very first book you read as a teen. start with something more lighthearted and easy to read. read this after like 5 different books or so. its a really good book for getting into fantasy though!
(the content warnings i've put is for both the first and second book of this duology)
Graphic: Gun violence, Child abuse, Murder, Blood, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, and Torture
Moderate: Cursing, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Minor: Classism, Sexual assault, and Colonisation
milenasbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, Gun violence, and Sexual harassment
guessgreenleaf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture