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hrtlss_grl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
saffire_sky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, and Toxic relationship
cleopatravii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Sexual assault and Torture
tessa_b's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
I did enjoy the re-read but didn't find it quite as novel as I remember from first reading it. The relationship between the two main characters centres on them needing to learn to trust each other (overcoming back-story reasons why they shouldn't). However it felt a bit paint by numbers in approach. In some ways it has the characteristics of an early book (both within a series/world and for an author generally).
I've noticed a couple of other reviews noted that there was a lot of sexy time ... I wouldn't say that. They are there and fairly graphic but its not something that struck me as 'a lot'.
The world-building while drawing on the paranormal is firmly steampunk. It feels designed to appeal to your inner aging goth. If you're looking for a male lead that channels/is insired by Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and think popular music peaked somewhere between Souxie and the Banshees and the Cure) then this is a book for you. If that sounds like an appalling idea ... this is not the book for you.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts