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talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
carol_3927'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Cursing, Death, and Violence
totallyshelfaware's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Gore, and Physical abuse
misoreads'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
2.5
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
valpyre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was much more enjoyable for me than chupeco's the bone witch, so i was optimistic at the start. the premise was interesting, and i thought the main characters and romances had been well-introduced, though aspects of the way arjun was written rubbed me the wrong way. the plot picked up almost immediately, which was a plus, but after that it honestly all felt very stagnant. stuff happened, sure, but i didn't really feel any sense of urgency or drive. i think chupeco prefers to tell and rarely show, and i enjoy writing that's the other way around, so i had a hard time feeling invested in these characters and their goals. this had all the bones of a good fantasy, but ultimately it felt underdeveloped, so i don't think i'll be continuing the series.
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Cannibalism
moon'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
3.5
the premise is very intriguing and unique, but i have to admit that it took till more than halfway through the book for me to get a decent grasp on the world-building and lore. the logistics of magic and how it worked in their world was so vague and poorly explained that if you ask me right now how gates and patterns are utilised, i would struggle to tell you.
that said, it was very easy for me to grow attached to the main characters. well, most of them. arjun and haidee were my favourite and while i know they're the least angsty/complicated pair of them, i loved how their characters grew and developed as the plot progressed. i also appreciated tian lan's complexity, but odessa on the other hand...
the never tilting world is by no means perfect but i enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading the sequel.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Grief
Minor: Vomit and Cannibalism
lesbian main character, chinese lesbian main character, disabled south asian main characterbluejayreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Chronic illness and Sexual assault
lucystolethesky'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, and Murder
melaniereadsbooks'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
I was definitely surprised by a lot of what happened but in a completely good way! I loved the characters and their relationships. This book was great and I can't wait for the sequel!
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
alicelalicon's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Chronic illness and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent