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ek2011's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Suicide attempt
gossanna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
barbarianmissy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
For the positives, this book had really excellent world building. There was a continuous guessing game throughout it. What may be magic, may also be illusion, but may also be real, so you never truly knew what to believe. And due to the unpredictable nature of the game there were lots of really cool twists and surprises I didn’t see coming! It was fun to try to figure out everyone’s true intentions, as you could truly trust no one.
As for what I felt was a smidge meh. The character development felt a little undercooked for me. Some of the conversations felt a little out of place and the reasonings for certain actions felt too simplified for the complex emotions that would undoubtedly come from the consequences of them. (If that makes sense).
Another thing is, I liked the romance plot, but it never felt genuine because, as with every single character in this book, you could never fully trust it.
Overall, it was a really fun read. BbI’m gonna try book 2 next and see how it goes!
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
bookedfortheweekend25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
carissacaitlin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The plot twists were also very unexpected!! The way the author also describes the scenes had a very magical touch & I enjoyed this read very much!
I started this series after reading the Once Upon a Broken Heart series; Caraval is the prequel to that series & i don’t think it matters which order you should read it in, but now im excited to find out more of the backstory of the characters in OUABH!
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
conglomerationofchaos'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
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide attempt
dealfea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
gohan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
lamoore72's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, and Suicide attempt
ashboutiette'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? N/A
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail