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phantomgecko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Interesting plot, likeable characters. Surprisingly dark tho. My library characterized this as young adult, so I was surprised by all the cannibalism, gore, rape.
There are other uncomfy elements as well. Didn't love the depiction of the Marat. They were characterized in the beginning as less than human beasts, which was okay until actually interacting with them. Like, wow my guy, these are human people, maybe don't continue describing them like literal animals.
Isana as a character was not very believable for me. Spinster stereotype. Sorry, I just don't believe a capable, emotionally stable adult woman would be jealous of a 14ish year old.
On the other hand, big fan ofAmara and Bernard's relationship. In real life, this age gap is yucky. I'm a sucker for it in fiction, tho.
There are other uncomfy elements as well. Didn't love the depiction of the Marat. They were characterized in the beginning as less than human beasts, which was okay until actually interacting with them. Like, wow my guy, these are human people, maybe don't continue describing them like literal animals.
Isana as a character was not very believable for me. Spinster stereotype. Sorry, I just don't believe a capable, emotionally stable adult woman would be jealous of a 14ish year old.
On the other hand, big fan of
Graphic: Animal death and Slavery
Moderate: Ableism, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Cannibalism, and War
olityr's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- 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: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism
romiress's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I loved this series when I first read it, but I'm a bit more iffy on parts of it now. The main 'romance' feels forced and frankly awful, and there are a lot of bits that make me squint. The battles, though - some of the best battle writing I've read in ages, and I LOVE the way the magic system is handled.
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
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