mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Violence, War, and Murder
Minor: Suicide
wellintendedbibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I wouldn’t say it’s too heavy on the sci-fi as it is very focused on romance and entwined fates. It’s fairly dark if you’re comparing it to a Disney movie, but the characters are interesting. It feels like a YA romance novel, but it makes for a good read if that’s what you’re looking for. There are plot twists, but they’re fairly predictable if you’re paying attention.
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Slavery, Child death, Death of parent, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, and Xenophobia
nabecker13'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
valpyre's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
[audiobook]
this was really captivating, and struck an interesting balance of being predictable enough that i didn't feel lost throughout the whole thing, but also twisty and original enough that i was eager to continue listening to find out what happened next.
reading the summary i was a little apprehensive about what the romance would be, but found myself pleasantly surprised as i listened and it became clear who was important to whom. also found family and queer mc's def gave me heart eyes.
i have to admit that i was a little confused at the worldbuilding -- terms like ironblood and metal were thrown around a LOT and while i could glean/infer their meaning, i wish there had been a more concrete definition.
the end was absolutely heartbreaking but also makes me super eager to get into the next book.
this was really captivating, and struck an interesting balance of being predictable enough that i didn't feel lost throughout the whole thing, but also twisty and original enough that i was eager to continue listening to find out what happened next.
reading the summary i was a little apprehensive about what the romance would be, but found myself pleasantly surprised as i listened and it became clear who was important to whom. also found family and queer mc's def gave me heart eyes.
i have to admit that i was a little confused at the worldbuilding -- terms like ironblood and metal were thrown around a LOT and while i could glean/infer their meaning, i wish there had been a more concrete definition.
the end was absolutely heartbreaking but also makes me super eager to get into the next book.
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Emotional abuse
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