The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
salemander's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Grief, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Body horror, Medical trauma, and War
brittneymichelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, War, Physical abuse, Suicide, Grief, and Dysphoria
accidentallyinspace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book does an excellent job of setting me up to think something is going to happen and then pivoting and going completely elsewhere in these constant little subversions. I keep going "I recognize this trope, I know where we're going" and just nope, not there. I love it.Â
This book pulled off making me actively reconsider my opinion of a character I considered irredeemably annoying (Hiro). They're still kind of annoying, but I will recognize good writing and character work.Â
Graphic: Religious bigotry, War, Xenophobia, and Death
faduma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Police brutality, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Torture, Violence, War, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
studydniowka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Transphobia, Misogyny, and War
rebeccajost's review
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Slavery, Body horror, Child abuse, Classism, Murder, Trafficking, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
grimdark_dad'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
4.75
Moderate: Grief, Rape, Torture, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Body horror, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Medical trauma, Medical content, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Slavery, and War
beesknees'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? It's complicated
4.5
One thing I appreciate about this series in general, is how despite the many (many) hardships our characters face, there is always at least a small sliver of hope that keeps you rooting for their success. I appreciate Lewis's determination to create diverse characters, presenting various races, cultures, sexualities, and class--even thought I feel that Lewis could do a more delicate job of showing and not telling. I am genuinely looking forward to the final installment of the series.
Graphic: Xenophobia and War
Moderate: Deadnaming, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Genocide, Blood, and Body horror
anniereads221's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Dysphoria, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Racism, War, Suicide, Grief, Death, Body horror, Colonisation, Classism, Gore, Xenophobia, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Sexual assault
foreverinastory's review
- 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: Blood, Body horror, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Colonisation, Deadnaming, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Slavery, and Trafficking