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meganders22'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Grief, and Sexual harassment
looseleafellie's review against another edition
5.0
In this Ancient Rome-inspired fantasy where the brutal Martial regime rules, 17-year-old Laia must team up with rebels to save her brother from prison, while elite soldier Elias plots to escape the army and leave his life as a killer behind. From there spins a tale of a deadly competition, supernatural creatures, and mysterious prophecies coming true!
AEITA is an absolute MASTERCLASS in pacing. Once I started reading, I could hardly put the book down! It’s told in alternating chapters between the two main characters, and every time a chapter ended, I felt disappointed to have to leave the character’s point of view, only to be immediately swept up in whatever the other character was doing.
I enjoyed getting to know Laia and Elias, but the cast of supporting characters was super interesting as well, from the ruthless soldier Helene to the enigmatic Augurs to the grumpy Cook. Even the twisted, evil Commandant had a backstory that intrigued me, despite my horror at her sheer villainy.
The ending felt like a natural breathing spot while still propelling me into the next stage of the adventure. Good thing there are three more books in the series — they will probably stomp on my heart and I am SO READY.
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Torture
otterforce'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? It's complicated
4.0
The story and characters are both strong though and the very bad guys doing very bad (and sometimes graphic) things never feels gratuitous. It often reinforces the tension and stakes or serves the story. There’s are so many good people to offset the bad. I wouldn’t say the story is hopeful, but it’s also not overly bleak or dark.
I can’t wait to see how this series unfolds in later books.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Abortion
Minor: Suicide
readinabyss'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
apple_atcha_reading'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
seforana'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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
pen_to_paper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, Slavery, and Blood
Minor: Vomit
danaslitlist'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment
bwgwave's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Torture, and Abortion
mariahlynnpeck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Rape