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alexisgarcia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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 wasn’t my favorite retelling, but i think it’s a very good intro to this story and retellings in general!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
annasbookreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
shellybelly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Infidelity, and War
Moderate: Rape
khaleesiofrivia's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed a lot about this book, but it was propped up by a conveniences that felt unrealistic for the environment. While it was essential for the plot of this book to be told through both of the daugjyers of Sparta, I found one of them to be overall unlikable with little growth and an abrupt end. The other daughter though, had an emotional journey throughout the book and grew into an excellent character by the end. This was the author's first novel, and that is evident in how it's constructed, but I enjoyed her pacing and style and am interested to read more of her work in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault