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akswhy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse and Death
caelfind'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: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Slavery
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Grief
withlivjones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Wow. What an incredible continuation of Amara’s story that takes us away from the brothels of Pompeii and to the extravagant but tenuous life of the city’s courtesans. Pompeii springs to life through Harper’s writing, and so do its inhabitants! I said this with The Wolf Den and I’ll say it again here, Harper creates some of the most well-written female characters and relationships I have read in a very long time, maybe ever. Amara is a fantastic protagonist, and even if some of her decisions are so reckless they cause you to bang your head against a wall in frustration, you can so easily see her desperation to protect herself and those she loves. Britannica and Victoria are also incredibly deep characters, and even the more minor female characters like Martha and Drusilla are explored with a lot of depth and empathy. A special mention of course goes to Felix for being such a slimy, awful, sinister villain whose pursuit of Amara really helps keep the tension high.
I adored the development of the relationship between Amara and Philos, I’m usually not a fan of forbidden romances but their devotion to each other is so beautiful that I have no choice but to root for them.
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Colonisation
kirareads02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Can I nicely ask for a felix prequel?
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement and Pregnancy
Minor: Genocide, Sexism, and Religious bigotry