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idkimoutofideas's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Police brutality, and Alcohol
planetesastraea'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
4.5
I am fond of steampunk universes and this one is no exception: the way technology and magic are intricated builds a fascinating mystery.
The mythology of this world is thought through, clever and refreshing.
The characters are diverse and complex, carrying the weight of their past trauma and current conditions of existence.
Each of them has a pivoting role into the unfolding of events and seeing them work together to achieve something much bigger than themselves is extremely satisfying.
The representation of various ethnic origins, gender and romantic orientations among the main characters made the story even more valuable.
I'll definitely be reading the second installment shortly!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Vomit
Minor: Sexual violence, Cannibalism, and Car accident
rwalker101's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Blood
fromjuliereads'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
It starts out slower because there is so much that has to be set up in the initial chapters and first section of the book. But goodness, is it worth it for the vast wealth of story that you get farther in.
I stand by it that Clef is my favourite character. But I have such an immense appreciation fo Sancia, Gregor, Berenice, and even Orso! All of the characrers are developed so well, and they all have some kind of arc and growth throughout the story.
The heists are EPIC and the twists and turns? Goodness I was on the edge of my seat... figuratively. But this was so good. I am really looking forward to seeing where else this series goes! (If my heart can take it that is...)
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, and Murder