fossilreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It took me a while to get into the story, but it was still worth it for me.
It's a bit of a tough read with all the violence towards children and minors, but I also understand how it added to the plot and is meant to show the horrors of war and how awful the kaiser and the invaders are.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns, they didn't feel too far fetched and were honestly believable. A lot of the things that surprised Theo were things I can believe everyone around her sheltering her from.
It's a bit of a tough read with all the violence towards children and minors, but I also understand how it added to the plot and is meant to show the horrors of war and how awful the kaiser and the invaders are.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns, they didn't feel too far fetched and were honestly believable. A lot of the things that surprised Theo were things I can believe everyone around her sheltering her from.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, and Child abuse
Moderate: Genocide, War, Xenophobia, Slavery, Physical abuse, and Murder
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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