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cgeesey's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Murder, and War
bluejayreads's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
This is a very slow-paced book. The actual plot doesn't kick in until over halfway through. The main focus is politics in this slightly-magical version of feudal Japan, and I found the Japan part interesting but the politics not at all. (That's not the book's fault - I am not known for enjoying politics-heavy books). The setting is not as vibrant as I'd hoped, but still enough to keep it from being completely boring. The dispassionate, exposition-heavy narration from both protagonists made it hard to connect with either, and considering one of those protagonists is trained in fighting as a nobleman's son and also possesses supernatural ninja powers, there's remarkably little action. It was okay for one read, but I have no desire to keep reading the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Blood
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Pregnancy
Religious persecution, forced marriageveronicachp's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Death of parent