mikariah's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Too much not-good treatment of people perpetrated largely unchallenged by characters we are supposed to consider 'good.' The general content warnings should give you a good enough idea of what I mean. Also, it's just a bit of a grind in general and not the fun kind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape
Minor: Sexual assault
cossty's review
The beginning of the book piqued my interest.
The first few chapters were fantastic.
Everything took a nosedive once Lessa was raped.
You are deluded if you believe that MC was not raped or that they raped each other because they couldn't control themselves.
She had undoubtedly been raped.
Everyone knew what was going to happen, but no one said anything to her.
I wonder why.
Following that, her toxic relationship with F'lar was really frustrating to read, and I put the book down.
Yes, I didn't complete it.
That doesn't prevent me from having an opinion about it.
Dragons are sapient in this narrative.
That implies Mnementh also raped Ramoth.
While she was following another dragon, Mnementh leapt out onto her.
I have no objections to rape being depicted in literature.
What I despise is when it's written in a conciliatory tone.
"Because of this and that, it wasn't truly rape."
Because of the "culture," it wasn't a rape.
Because they aren't humans, it wasn't a rape.
Because he is a male, it was not a rape.
The first few chapters were fantastic.
Everything took a nosedive once Lessa was raped.
You are deluded if you believe that MC was not raped or that they raped each other because they couldn't control themselves.
She had undoubtedly been raped.
Everyone knew what was going to happen, but no one said anything to her.
I wonder why.
Following that, her toxic relationship with F'lar was really frustrating to read, and I put the book down.
Yes, I didn't complete it.
That doesn't prevent me from having an opinion about it.
Dragons are sapient in this narrative.
That implies Mnementh also raped Ramoth.
While she was following another dragon, Mnementh leapt out onto her.
I have no objections to rape being depicted in literature.
What I despise is when it's written in a conciliatory tone.
"Because of this and that, it wasn't truly rape."
Because of the "culture," it wasn't a rape.
Because they aren't humans, it wasn't a rape.
Because he is a male, it was not a rape.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship
nic_reads_i_guess's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book was overall very enjoyable, the relationship in it however was definitely dated and is the part that has withstood time poorly. The story however was gripping and fun to follow along.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this authors works and am hopeful that the romance aspect will progress alongside the times in which she wrote in.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this authors works and am hopeful that the romance aspect will progress alongside the times in which she wrote in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Written in the 60s and is clearly marked by the outlook on relationships of those times.spacebornfew's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse
softlywinter's review
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I can write an entire essay on how disgustingly abusive the male main character was. It was astounding. Highlights include, him grabbing her violently and shaking her in anger pretty much whenever she spoke, and admitting to himself that he's been raping her. The word rape was used. But that's fine, because he believes in his abilities and she'll grow to love it (which she does!) Take from that what you will.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Rape
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