walzstjrnl's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Found on Tiktok through a recommendation of “best hunger games-esque YA”. I enjoyed the concept and the visual descriptions of the society. I think I wanted either more or less clarity in the book, especially around the idea of “magic”.
Loved the inclusion of the language of flowers!
Loved the inclusion of the language of flowers!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Xenophobia
marieketron's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed this story, but while I was reading I also kept thinking and feeling it could have been better or smoother. The pacing occasionally felt off, and the lessons were either too in the face or glossed over, with a bunch of elements that felt superfluous. But none of that really took away from my enjoyment of the story, which is a mindset I’ll try to cultivate a bit more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Medical content, Sexism, Gore, Religious bigotry, Blood, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Vomit, Xenophobia, Torture, Suicide, Physical abuse, Mental illness, and Confinement
Minor: Sexual content
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