kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: War, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Medical content and Torture
epellicci's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I think what lets Foul Hearts Huntsman down the most is that the entire plot is underpinned by the politics of an era torn by civil war and the threat of foreign invasion, but nowhere does it feel like that politics has been well researched. On several occasions, Chloe Gong tried to brush this off with the characters acknowledging that everything going on was so much bigger than them as individuals, but to be honest this just detracted from their steadfast commitment to their political factions in the first book. It was confusing and a touch lackluster.
Despite several things I didn't enjoy about the book, Gong is back on her stuff when it comes to writing fun, adorable romances. The character relationships bring humour and emotional investment to what would have otherwise been a bit of a disaster. I loved the revival of TVD/TVE characters in particular (although I'd expected a lot more from Ben and Mars after reading Last Violent Call!)
Very mixed feelings in the end for this one. Despite the neat and tidy ending, I was left wanting.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
Moderate: Kidnapping
khnleesi's review against another edition
- 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
me: ..... what am i gonna do with a soul anyways? souls are boring!
(review to come but <3<3<3)
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Violence, Grief, Gun violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and War
sarah_loves_books'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Cursing, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Medical content, Torture, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
luchikreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and War
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Transphobia, Kidnapping, and Gun violence
Minor: Toxic relationship and War
chronicacademia'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? Yes
Moderate: Gore, Ableism, Blood, Colonisation, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, War, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Torture, and Violence