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temia04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked seeing Amari's development.
I liked seeing the relationship between Zelie and Roen (even though I really love Zelie and Inan together). It was nice to see Zelie in a relationship with someone she trusts.
With that ending, I am super excited to see what happens in the last book.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Hate crime, and Fire/Fire injury
nadia'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? Yes
3.75
This instalment wasn't as strong as the first. The characters' behaviour and decisions didn't always line up or seemed too naïve, some plot lines seemed rushed, and certain things needed a bit more explanation and elaboration. It definitely felt a little repetitive at times too.
Still, it wins point for ultimately being a page turner! Won't leave the final instalment so long. Plan to read it next month!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
csmall73'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? Yes
4.0
Inan and Amari keep falling into old childish narcissistic mental traps, ptsd and insecurities. Frustrating close calls and glaringly obvious pitfalls due to emotional attachments.
Still seeing more throne of glass esque than the announced Harry Potter similarities. Especially with the amount of trauma, close calls, and epic empathy fails. I’m
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, War, and Classism
peggy_racham's review against another edition
4.75
What a great sequal.
Moderate: Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Gore, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
lsol8tion'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
5.0
I just want Zélie & Tzain to catch a break maneeee. They been through so much. Röem...I don't feel anything for him tbh. I just don't want Zélie's heart broken again so I'm keeping him at arm's length. Tzain's realization about
I can't wait to read Book 3!!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
brynalexa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Deportation
Minor: Animal death and Alcohol
bookishperseus'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
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture and Fire/Fire injury
good_names_dont_exist'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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
amschelly153'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
4.5
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
acielawhorn3'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? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child death and Death