Scan barcode
escapismforlife'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? It's complicated
3.5
It's at complete hold of the final war against the God's of Otera.
The group of is on a side quest to get answers which drags out. And there to much which has to go on for the plot. Not to mention Deka resolving to get over problems from events in this book. I am so upset right now and it shows because I had to come back to this one almost two years later to leave a review.
While I adore these cast of characters the potentials gone. Everything from abilities, growth, and relationship trust. My interest to find out the end was after reading TMO.
But of course thoughts on what I got through of this trilogy finale in The Eternal Ones are coming.
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
hue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I ADORE Deka and Britta's friendship. They're truly platonic soulmates, and it's so so so lovely that their relationship keeps going strong no matter what. I love that though Deka is strong and divine by her own, she doesn't fear depending on people. Her blood sisters, Britta, Keita, Ixa (who isn't a person but I guess it counts), White Hands. She has a web of people that she can trust, that trust her and comfort her, stand by her side despite all the blood they have to go through. It's beautiful!
I wish I would've had this story to read when I was a teen. I would've been so empowered and thrilled to follow Deka along as she fights for what is right and what is wrong. If you can stomach blood and gore, this is a gold mine. What YA should be!
THIS IS HOW YOU WRITE QUEER CHARACTERS AS SIDE CHARACTERS! AS NORMAL, REGULAR PEOPLE JUST LIVING THEIR LIVES! PRAISE NAMINA FORNA, YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL!
I'm sure Namina Forna is going to write some incredible stuff along her career. I'm excited for the next installment (that I'm late getting to), and whatever Namina might write in the future, I'm definitely going to follow her work, whatever it may be!
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
inez_hunter'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
decembermagpie'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Gaslighting, and War
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kickitupanotch7'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: Violence and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting
lucy_shanners'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Torture, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Transphobia and Pregnancy
samreadsthings's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
story_goblin'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: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Classism
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
5.0
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail