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kaiyakaiyo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the characters are wonderful, the art is a treat for the eyes, and the world building is so so rich.
I already purchased the next book so yay for continuing!
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Racism, Self harm, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
mkegley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
jessthanthree'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and War
Moderate: Genocide, Torture, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Addiction, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
vigil's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it’s not a comic for everyone. grimdark doesn’t begin to describe the setting, but it’s used for a purpose. marjorie liu doesn’t shy away from from the horrors of war and failed societies (many details she pulled from her own family’s experience during wwii, i believe) and the effects and tragedy left in its wake.
the series has its share of heartwarming moments, mainly in the form of kippa, and her relationship with the world and the people around her. it’s a world chockfull of bad guys, no good guys, and everyone with their backs to the wall and the choices they make because of it.
i just enjoyed this series so much that i’m giving it a five star despite its aforementioned issues (pacing, vagueness, entry confusion.) if you go into this series treating it like you would a sci-fi / fantasy novel where you stick through the beginning as you gain a hold on the story and setting, you’ll be much better off.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
el_pato_gigante'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Sexual content, Slavery, and Trafficking
Minor: Addiction, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
nyoom's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, and Cannibalism