theintrovertsbooks'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
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Abandonment, Death, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Torture, Murder, Sexual violence, Rape, Confinement, Toxic relationship, War, Police brutality, Colonisation, Abortion, Sexual assault, Gore, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Kidnapping, Trafficking, Pregnancy, and Cursing
kitsunasaur'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: Slavery and Sexual assault
Moderate: War, Torture, Murder, Violence, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, and Death
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Death of parent, Child death, Rape, Pregnancy, and Murder
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Child death, Blood, War, Torture, Slavery, Child abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Vomit and Rape
bittennailbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Thumbs up: I was surprised to read that it took folks awhile to get into the story because I felt this one knocked me to the ground and dragged me through every brutal chapter like a spider monkey. This book is so bloody and ruthless that you forget it is a YA novel. The torture, SA threats, and enslavement is definitely enough to turn your stomach. That being said, the writing was very accessible which made it quick to burn my eyeball nerves speed reading because I was terrible engrossed in this story. A new favorite on my shelf for sure.
Thumbs down: I don't have much in terms of criticism for this one. Just make sure you check out the content before diving in [a lot of threats of rape but nothing on page]
Was it a nail biter? When I literally have to cover the bottom half of the page so I stop reading ahead due to my stomach dropping anxiety for these characters? I'm surprised I have fingers left. 4.75/5.
Graphic: Torture, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Confinement
Moderate: Trafficking, Hate crime, and War
chaptersofamylea'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? It's complicated
3.75
'Tell us a story. Something scary', 'Life isn't scary enough for you, girl?'
3.5/4 ⭐️
I read this book for the first time years ago and I remember absolutely devouring it and the sequel in quick succession. I remember vividly loving it but I found it a bit of a slog this time. I think thats a me thing and not the book though. Its still as dark and gritty as I remember, and unique in its own way. Fast paced, good plot and interesting characters, I think just some of it fell short for me this time. I’d still recommend it though.
TWs: violence, death of parents, ref to torture, attempted r*pe
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Death of parent
tea_leaves'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
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Death, Violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Rape, Abandonment, and Torture
Minor: Pregnancy, War, Alcohol, Child death, and Abortion
justapasser'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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Death, Xenophobia, Rape, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, and Slavery
princessrory'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
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Death, Torture, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, Confinement, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Child abuse, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, Grief, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape, War, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Bullying, Genocide, Suicide, Gore, and Blood
Minor: Medical content
isaxbella'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: Murder, Violence, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Rape and Child abuse
emmakhend'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
Moderate: War, Violence, Sexual assault, Torture, Xenophobia, Misogyny, and Death