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kmxler's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
I've always loved this series but only got to read a few of them when I was younger. Now that I've gotten back into reading I realized I still feel the same! These are easy reads with a pleasant mix of magic, teen angst/love, and mythical beings. They're hard to put down and I finished this one in a single day :) I haven't been big on vamps ever but they aren't gory or super cringy I'm this plot. There's less focus on on just sucking blood and more on the storyline. Can't wait to read all of them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The mentions are small but I didn't want anyone to be caught off guard in any way!anilein's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
another_badger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Marked does have a couple of interesting elements, such as the use of mythology and elemental magic, it becomes a lot of the characters are drowning under the weight of being some of the most gratuitous stereotypes imaginable. The main character is also extremely inconsistent to a frustrating degree.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Blood, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual harassment
There is a large amount of slut-shaming which can be very uncomfortable.