alt05's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a reread because I wanted to start the 2nd book, and it was as fun and interesting as the 1st time I read it! Andrea Stewart has built a world like none I have ever read before. The magic system, the characters, the plot, are all inventive and unique. The plot is fast and picks the reader up quickly. The twist and turns come at perfect moments in the plot. The characters are complex, funny, intelligent, and occupy both protagonist and antagonist roles. Sometimes, the differing POV leaves some plot holes, but nothing that interferes with the integrity of the story. Overall, couldn't put this book down the 1st and 2nd time! I loved it and can't wait to start the 2nd!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, and Classism
tahsintries's review
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Colonisation, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Confinement
gayghostprince's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Child death, Animal death, Death of parent, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: War, Blood, Colonisation, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Classism
Minor: Grief, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Trafficking
emilypete17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
One of the most well-done adult high fantasies I've read in ages. Andrea Stewart has woven an incredibly rich and socially complex world, chock full of complicated, incredibly interesting characters. The magic system of this book was equal parts horrifying and compelling, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat until the very last page(I mean this quite literally). The exploration of imperialism and class felt so grounded in our current reality, even in such a fantastical setting. Absolutely pumped to continue this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Death, Gore, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Grief, and Physical abuse
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
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