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_alyssar_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
caitlinjadams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A solid and brutal book that becomes more and more complicated as it goes and promises to reveal more and more as the series continues. I’m intrigued enough by the world building and how it probes at the many ways books and knowledge are power that I will likely read more of the series, but I also might not. There’s too much death and murder and torture and fear to be an truly enjoyable read for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying and Alcohol