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stindex's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
nellsir's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Rape
evelynnnn33333'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Excrement, Grief, and Alcohol
kshertz'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? No
4.5
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Slavery
evemlacey'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? It's complicated
3.25
This book did have me gasping, giggling, and scowling as a reaction to the plot.
I enjoyed this book. I had just finished reading a heavy novel and this acted as a palate cleanser for me. If you're a fan of romantasy and YA, you'd enjoy this. Go give this book a read. It's a light and easy read. The pacing was a little off, but I didn't mind.
Fortunately, I own the next two books, so I'll settle in with Siege and Storm, chocolate, and a cup of tea for the night. Can't wait!
Moderate: Gore, Medical trauma, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Death of parent
nclausel25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
hihicass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
tabea1409's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
oxfordcommas91'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
This book was a straightforward and easy to understand dive into a magical realm heavily influenced by Tsarist Russia. The plot is fun, adventurous, and fast paced as the main protagonist quickly comes to terms with her newfound power and how to use it. It’s not overly complex but Bardugo does a good job in these books of setting up what is sure to be epic battles to come. There is a romance side plot that is fairly predictable but harmless and doesn’t interfere too much with the main storyline.
While it’s not the most epic or interesting fantasy series I’ve started, I am looking forward to continuing the series!
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Colonisation