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suzanneloving's review against another edition
4.5
The italics killed me but otherwise a fascinating tale! Got a bit eye-roll-y at one part of very common trope. But, yeah, good read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Incest, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, and War
karpetking's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Torture, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Excrement
tpasta's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I used to read a lot of fantasy, but recently have been in a slump the past few years and this book got me out of it. This book was the perfect balance of fantasy, science fiction, spy adventure, and mystery. The plot hummed along, the characters were funny, and I loved the world building. This is a great book for lovers of “our world but different” fantasy. As well as those who like a little bit of mystery and thriller elements in their fantasy. Excited to read the sequel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Incest, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Torture
maximum_quinn's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A fascinating premise, but the female protagonist has a few moments where you are very cognizant of the fact that the author is a man (multiple comments about her own breast size, for example). It's an interesting story, but I probably won't be picking up the rest of the series due to the author's voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Body shaming, Torture, and Classism
Minor: Vomit