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misterwisp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
I couldn't stop reading at the end. It's a good sequel. They continue to add to the character arcs and the big picture political stuff is done well. You really get the sense of people caught up and swept along in historical events too big for them, trying to do the right things but faced with endless obstacles. There was the right amount of horror, it was unsettling but not graphic or for shock value. It continues to be compelling to get Helena's perspective of her changing view of her mentor and what events are doing to both of their senses of justice. I really like it, it's worth continuing on to if you liked the first one. The series is it's own thing in my opinion and not a copy paste of Game of Thrones with a few things changed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Blood, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Torture
grimdark_dad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Murder, War, Vomit, Grief, Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Kidnapping, and Torture
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