katyfayyyx'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
Epilogue
'Magnus reached behind himself and locked the parlour door. Very well, he said Why don't you tell me what the problem is.'
*Please note that is review was written after my third time reading this book *
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/injury detail, Death, Blood, Torture, Violence, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Confinement
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Medical content, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Grief, Confinement, Body horror, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, Death of parent, and Misogyny
Minor: Murder, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Chronic illness, and Confinement
Moderate: Classism, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Injury/injury detail, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Gore, Grief, Blood, Body shaming, Drug use, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Infertility
maryannsophia'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
3.75
Spoiler
There's too much suspense around and not enough information around Will's character. It draws you in, but without enough explanation, you can get frustrated.That said, some readers might be disturbed by the demonic elements, and the fact that the Nephilim are descended from angels (even more so that warlocks are part demon).
It also might be strange for some readers that the Bible is a heavy influence in this book's plot (angels, God, demons, etc), but the book's worldview is a patchwork of beliefs. The characters quote and reference the Bible, even reverently, but it seems that it is just one of many valuable religious texts.
The story had great potential, but unfortunately, I believe that the second went too far. You may not want to read this book if you are uncomfortable with the content in the second.
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Demonic manifestations, using dark magicalternateevangelinesamos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity and Infertility
amberkaylynn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Gore, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse