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dejahentendu's review
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
LGBTQIA positive but with homophobia as well
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Abortion, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War
bootrat'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
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion
ems_book_shelf's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Blood
kirchnerkd'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Homophobia, and Police brutality
Minor: Abortion and War
bookishmillennial's review
The fantasy worldbuilding totally reminded me of Avatar: The Last Airbender (only because of recency bias, I just watched the new Netflix TV show lol), but I recognize that not every world built upon elements like earth, air, fire and water are only derivative of ATLA. ATLA does not own the copyright and was not the first to do that, I know that! I'm just saying the "weaving" reminded me of it, that's all!
Anyway, I do think the messaging of this women's suffrage movement was extremely heavy handed. Most of the examples of the sexism were overtly sexist and loudly misogynistic. Not too many subdued or covert behaviors displayed, which are sometimes helpful to illustrate too, to show how the patriarchy operates in such insidious ways! However, I didn't find the on-the-nose telling to be exhausting or unnecessary. We need things spelled out sometimes, and that's okay!
This book sets up Nehal and Giorgina's stories (they act a bit like foils against each other) perfectly for the next book in the duology, which I am excited to read! I have the arc so I can't wait to see how this all wraps up!
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, and War
Moderate: Abortion and Sexual harassment
silentquercus'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
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
cardanrry'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion
alicelalicon'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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Abortion
katbenimble'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
4.5
Overall, I loved the characters and the magic and also the revolution piece. Will be very interested to see where the story goes in book 2!
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, and War
smoore236'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, and Police brutality
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, and Misogyny
Minor: Homophobia, Outing, and Sexual harassment