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adancewithsquirrels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Misogyny and Slavery
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Sexual violence
kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Grief, Abortion, and Alcohol
h_scharff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
Graphic: Slavery, Suicide, Violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism and Abortion
caitrisriding's review
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape
Moderate: Child death and Sexual content
thesenovelnotions'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
4.5
At the heart of the narrative is Kelsea herself, a refreshing departure from the typical fantasy heroine. Strong-willed, intelligent, and unapologetically flawed, Kelsea defies the traditional princess archetype. Her struggle to reconcile her sense of duty with her desire for justice forms the emotional core of the story. Johansen skillfully develops Kelsea's character, allowing her to grow and evolve throughout the novel.
Supporting characters such as the enigmatic Fetch and the formidable Queen's Guard Lazarus add depth to the narrative, each bringing their own motivations and secrets. The complex relationships between characters, rife with tension and hidden agendas, keep the reader engaged and guessing until the very end.
Johansen's world-building is another highlight of the novel. The kingdom of the Tearling is a harsh and unforgiving landscape, plagued by poverty, oppression, and the looming threat of invasion from the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne. Yet, amidst the darkness, there are glimpses of hope and magic, hinting at a deeper mythology waiting to be uncovered.
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Pedophilia, and Classism
thebookvincicode's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
Minor: Pedophilia
alixcallender's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Blood, Abortion, and Death of parent
themoodreader'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
madamenovelist'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
katrinarose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Misogyny, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment