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amabalama's review against another edition
- 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? N/A
4.75
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Slavery, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
sabinehunter'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and War
louisa_pennyfeather2021'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death and Pregnancy
magicshop'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
4.0
Damen said, 'I made him a promise.'
'And when he learns who you are?' said Jord. 'When he learns that he is facing Damianos on the field?'
'Then he and I meet each other for the first time,' said Damen. 'That was also a promise.'
well, here we are. after rereading this trilogy immediately after finishing it in just a few days for the first time, it's time for a last review. this one might end up a little short, because to be honest i feel like i've said my piece about the series at this point, but i do have a few important points i want to highlight.
the good
- everything that was good about the previous volumes is still present here, so refer to my reviews of book 1 and 2 for more details.
- the push-and-pull of the main relationship somehow stays fresh despite how long it spends in that limbo of not-quite-being. pacat is simply put very, very good at crafting believable tension between characters.
- so much delightful fanservice, again. i can see how for some people this would be in the bad or at least complicated section, but to me, having that many scenes clearly written to fulfill a specific desire in a long-starving queer reader can be nothing but positive. things are getting better for lgbtqia+ people, but there is still a lack — in media, especially. pacat does a wonderful job of helping fill that void.
the bad
- the ending is a bit too neatly wrapped up, in my honest opinion. on one hand,
i'm happy damen and laurent get to be together and that the kingdoms end up united in peace , but there were a couple of deus ex machinas pulled out from the aether in order for that to happen, and it all could've been done much more expertly and with far more preamble and build-up.
the complicated
- many of the most oppressed, most tragic characters, ultimately have a hand in bringing about
the prosperous, peaceful ending . i was very glad about this, but it does also bring the question of whether they had to suffer their own respective sad endings at all. sacrifices must be made in every story, and i'm satisfied about the way things did happen, but i just — wonder. how would their world have beenwith nicaise still in it? and i'll always wonder. i guess it's time to find some fic, huh!
like i said, this review is a bit shorter than my usual, but i think it's very hard to put my exact thoughts and feelings about this book into words for the time being, still. maybe on another reread i'll come back and edit this. but for now, this is goodbye. thank you, pacat, for treating my heart tenderly through this wonderful journey. :)
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child death
nicamooch's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Slavery, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Incest, and Pregnancy
dododenise's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After reading the first book I was hoping it would go where the last two went , and it was executed so well! The relationship was beautifully complicated, just like the characters.
I was completely taken in by the world and characters. I’m sad it’s over but the series has left me satisfied and content. It was so good!
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Slavery, and Blood
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Incest, Pedophilia, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
srm'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pedophilia, Torture, Violence, and War
Minor: Death, Incest, Slavery, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol