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pandorica_'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? It's complicated
4.75
Sylvia is a troubled soul lost to the past. She has a secret that could kill her and the power to stop anyone who tries. She has been in hiding for many years and closed off from any companionship for just as long. On the day of a festival, everything in her life changes forever.
Arin is the Heir to the Nizahl Kingdom and Commander of their army. During one of his missions, he discovers a small village in the outskirts of a bordering kingdom. While approaching, he finds someone performing rites to a fallen Jasadi. Here he starts to form a plan. Arin then decides to use Sylvia as bait in his current mission.
The plot was magnificent. The writing was captivating. I’m honestly shocked this was the authors debut book. When I know the book is going to be a series, I usually postpone completely finishing the book until the next book is available, but with this book it was impossible! I cannot wait for the second book to come out! While some of the more popular books end with a massive cliffhanger that could drive anyone insane, this book ended on a very nice note.(not like yay, I would be happy if that were the end of the series but more like everything came together in the end.)
I could not recommend this book enough. I’m going to make all my book reading co workers and all my book reading customers read this book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Classism
meat_muffin'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Addiction and Animal cruelty
booknerderika's review against another edition
3.75
I was waiting the whole book for
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
kbairbooks'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
If you love N. Caceres and Chelsea Abdullah then you will LOVE Sara Hashem. This book was dark, cruel, and angry. But it was also a beautiful discovery that love is worthwhile, an incredible tale of friendship, and the most delicious slow burn I’ve come across in a while. The authors voice was so strong, the descriptions were so rich, and the world was so fleshed out. And Arin? UGH. YES. Everything about his, please and thank you. And that ending? PHEW!! I blew through it like my eyes were on fire and finishing the book was the fire extinguisher. SO GOOD. I can’t wait for book two!
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
n0elle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
soniajoy98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and War