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readandfindout's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Style/writing: 5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 4 stars
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Misogyny
Moderate: Self harm, Racism, Slavery, and Emotional abuse
chrisljm's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m not sure if I would’ve liked this book more if I hadn't already known the story of Psyche and Eros, because I can be more forgiving of a sister seeking to destroy Psyche’s happiness out of envy rather than one who ruined it due to ego. One, who weaponized the love Psyche had for her so that she could get what she wanted, because she claimed to know best. It was also frustrating seeing Orual take no responsibility for all the decisions and actions she made, instead placing blame on the gods and a lack of agency. She was incapable of looking beyond herself at all. “There’s one part love in your heart, and five parts anger, and seven parts pride.”
But the funniest part of the book was when Psyche pulled a Tai Fraiser and basically said “why am I even listening to you. you’re a virgin who can’t drive” to her sister.
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, and Suicide attempt
sissi's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Graphic: Slavery, Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking
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