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nerdishreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The plot was promising but fell short with the whole push and pull that happened for over 60% of the book. Though i liked the fact that War remained headstrong in his decision and "cause" (which was actually pointless and not explained well but I digress). The pacing was fine until the
AND OH MY GOSHHH THE WRITING. There were multiple moments where I considered DNFing because of the cringe. I'm very picky with writing and how things are depicted and this just wasn't it.
"Holy balls!" "Holy fucking balls!" the constant use of "BOOM" to signify the detonation of bombs. Are you a child? Where's the creativity?
And it's hinted throughout the book that she misses her family and she hoped that her mother and sister were at least alive- they were separated while trying to flee and her father was killed when the first horseman showed up.
War even stated that he'd like to help her find her family if in fact they were alive. So to jump years into the future when she, War and their daughter randomly show up on her mom's doorstep is..... lazy? boring? disappointing? a choice? especially when loss of family is a major theme in this book.
And don't even get me started on that reunion. Like this man was literally part of the cause of the Genocide of your people, caused you to be separated from your daughter for years, your husband was killed and you just accepted him into family within 5 minutes of meeting him? LAZY WRITING.
This should've all happened over the span of at least 5 chapters not 5 paragraphs (an exaggeration).
Overall - ★★
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
spatterson7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Gun violence, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
haleydeppert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
akleverreader'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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
bedtimesandbooks'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
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape
lannahreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
viktoriann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
thejadylady'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
devilbunny6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Child death, Rape, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
bangiebangs'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
Slow burn enemies to lovers, and I deducted half a point only because I felt there were some chapters that could have been merged. I never got bored reading, but some stuff could have been edited better/ made more concise.
Heed the CNs, this is not mincing words (or deeds). Spice is medium.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol