ellieb09'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
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Injury/injury detail, Hate crime, War, Racism, Grief, Child abuse, Death, Classism, Violence, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Murder, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Gaslighting, and Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Child death
Minor: Trafficking, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Slavery
trayslays's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Child death, War, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide, Grief, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Torture, Physical abuse, Blood, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity
escapismforlife's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
For starters I'm really scared to pick up the second book in this triology. Especially with the last quarter of this book. Though a lot happened I was not surprised about.
Of cours the world was beautiful. And the descriptions had its moments to.
I want to talk about the main characters Zélie and Amari. Because there was both shock and awe of the growth and confidence. They both aren't perfect by any means. Each make huge mistakes. But are just teenagers that have to face these major obstacles. In very different life circumstances. And both do it in a way that is graceful but rightfully pissed off.
The world they live in has made them afraid and tough. But also vulnerable because of fear. Yet by the end I think are prepared for whatever happens next in the world of Orïsha. Which is sure to be chaos after the ending in this first book.
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Torture, Death, Confinement, Gore, Injury/injury detail, Violence, Death of parent, Grief, and Genocide
puggreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Genocide, Murder, Child death, Death, Torture, Death of parent, Violence, Blood, Injury/injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Vomit and Sexual harassment
kymberly'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: Injury/injury detail, Murder, Death, Genocide, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Physical abuse, and Classism
Minor: Slavery and Sexual harassment
angievansprang's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Colonisation, Genocide, and Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Death of parent
Minor: Grief, Torture, and War
sarafps16'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
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Genocide, Slavery, and Violence
megs_baer'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Torture, Violence, Blood, Classism, Police brutality, Genocide, and Racism
auberginehayz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The characters were unique and relatable despite their flaws. The two main female protagonists were very compelling and I enjoyed their different points of view.
Finally, the short chapters were satisfying and contributed to it being a real page-turner!
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, Injury/injury detail, Torture, Blood, and Genocide
Minor: Sexual content
jodean's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, War, Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Racism, Torture, Death, Blood, Classism, Colonisation, Grief, and Murder