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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
wickedplutoswickedreading's review against another edition
4.0
So I had mixed feelings through the first half of this book. Some of the choices of characters or the way things were worded bugged me a bit....making me think, yikes I just really can't do YA anymore huh?
And then the second half of the book was BATSHIT crazy. The second half is what made this a 4 star.
Odessa is not my favorite....like at all. But Lan is cool. Haidee is the best. Arjun is a muthafucking king.
And I already just ordered book 2. Because I need it.
Graphic: Death and Violence
cerilouisereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body horror, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
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
carolined314's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Rape
queer_bookwyrm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
"A demoness is what men call goddesses they cannot control."
The Never-Tilting World by Rin Chupeco is book one in this duology. You all know I loved Chupeco's Bone Witch series, and this one didn't disappoint! I loved it!
17 years ago the world stopped turning and half the planet was plagued by permanent night and permeant sunlight. Goddesses live on either side unknown to each other until forces pull them together in an effort to fix the world.
This was a fun adventure fantasy read! We get a beautifully executed long-lost twin trope paired with a heroes journey type of story for both goddesses. The pov alternates per chapter between Haidee and Arjun and Lan and Odessa. The magic system and dark tear in the world struck me as Shadow and Bone like, but still original.
Lan is a badass with PTSD and has healing powers. I love her sapphic romance with Odessa, although I wasn't a huge fan of her, I preferred her sister, Haidee. Haidee is a machanicka (basically and engineer), super compassionate, and not very good at thinking things through. I loved her slow burn enemies-to-lovers thing she had with Arjun. He is a sand nomad with the power to channel fire and uses a gun attachment in place of his amputated hand.
I don't want to spoil any of the plot, but just know that this is worth a read. We even get sand pirates! Chupeco has also done a great job of addressing mental health issues like PTSD, and encouraging counseling as a means to heal.
Can't wait to read the next one!
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Cannibalism
Minor: Rape
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
mandkips'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
2.75
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: 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