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auddiev_quinn2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
This is one of the best books I have ever read 100% recommended
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Slavery, Suicide, Grief, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
kristakp's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
While reading this book, I did not connect with any of the characters. I don't think that most of the "character development" was earned; the weak characterization wasn't immersive enough to make me believe how they were influenced by the plot. Overall, whereas this book was written to feel like a high-stakes scenario, it really fell flat on that front for me. I am stubbornly inclined to read the rest of the trilogy because I hate starting stories without finishing them, so my rating reflects that.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fatphobia and Fire/Fire injury
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