alyxbeau's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was perhaps a better book than audiobook, but this review is for the audiobook version. Ive had this book on my shelf for ages, as it has one of my favorite plots - displaced royalty working in a rebellion - but I found it VERY difficult to set aside all the (obviously) German inspired culture put in such a negative light out of the historical context of the world wars. This isnt something that should have taken near direct words from the existing language and put into a fantasy setting. The language and titles should have been completely made up. Apart from that, I didnt find any of the characters likable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
jojo_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Murder, Slavery, Torture, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Cultural appropriation
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