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chase0w0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
kiwij96'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
4.75
Literally my only gripe with this book was the romance. Personally, I thought it was a bit disjointed and didn't work with the overall theme of the book. This would have done wonderfully as a historical fantasy mystery, the romance just adds nothing to it other than 2-3 counts of implied, but unnecessary, sexual content.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
j_day's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
deadbelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
The beginning is hard to get through and I must admit I struggled to like it at first as it does read very much as a blatant YA book. Its also predictable and cheesy at times, but once you get used to it the writing style is quite endearing and overall an easy and enjoyable read.
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, and Physical abuse
druzyquartz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt
phoenyxashes19's review against another edition
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death
itsbrianascall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
"You must not allow yourself to be consumed so thoroughly by death. It’s not selfish to live."
I genuinely loved so much about this book. The characters all had distinct voices, and I found myself loving most of them for various reasons, even the ones who had some traits that aren't exactly pleasant. The story was eerie, it was heartfelt, it was introspective, and above all else, it kept me engaged throughout the whole thing.
Having the historical fiction elements tied in with the supernatural and topped off by a murder mystery, I went into it worried that there would be too much going on in this book for any of the storylines to be done well. I can only really think of one situation where I wish I had more context, but seeing as this is a series, it's possible it'll be touched on in the sequel. I can't wait to start the next one and let this series become my whole personality đź’•
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism
alisylvi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Medical content
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and Classism
klpage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I felt the aesthetic of the book gave me bridgerton vibes, and I did really enjoy reading how the MFC Signa changed throughout the book.
I would advise checking trigger warnings for this book as there is some dark topics featured.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed and I can see why it is popular, and I will read the sequel too.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
wasaaabii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder