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convalaria98's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
chasinggrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jennabean855'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Terminal illness, and Murder
Minor: War
dreyy'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? It's complicated
4.75
It's wacky, weird, dark and twisted in the best way!
The best way I can explain the plot is there's a competition, a murder mystery plot and there's a big bad battle at the end.
I think the authors mind is amazing, how they possibly crafted such a unique dark world and story is complexing to me.
I didn't expect to like so many characters, I loved Gideon, I loved Harrow, I loved Palamidis and Camilla and Magnus and the french teens. They were all weird, complicated and hilarious.
I am definitely going to continue the series, I need to know what happens next and I need to know now!
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Blood, and Death of parent
ayomason'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and War
(no spoilers) If you're worried about the CWs, it may be a good idea to google details to gauge your own comfort level. IMO, even if you know spoilers, it's still enjoyable and definitely worth reading. That being said, I usually don't mind spoilers in general as I'd rather be prepared before engaging with potentially triggering media. I know other people find that spoilers ruin the experience, so to each their own. On a similar note, this is a great choice if you enjoy books that you can read multiple times. Knowing what happens does not at all take away from future re-reads. I've read it twice, and the second was just as enjoyable, if not more. I know I will return to this book over and over.kelisabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
redshiftcasualty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gore, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
avvamapia's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Body horror and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Blood, Toxic friendship, and War
insideunder's review
- 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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Medical content, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Minor: Infertility and War
ezzysweeney's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Vomit and War