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literarypenguin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The lore of this book is the biggest draw for me, the magic system and world building was exceptional! I loved how the Bone Crier's used animal bones to give them their magical abilities. Each animal gave them a different skill from night vision to agility, it was interesting to see the different skills each animal offered. I loved how they incorporated a hunt and killing an animal honorably in order to gain their graces, very cool detail.
My favorite character was Sabine, I loved reading her parts in the book! Watching her evolve from a squeamish timid girl to a determined strong young woman was such a joy to see! Her devotion to her best friend Ailesse and determination to save her no matter what is admirable to see that kind of love between best friends like that.
I felt like Bastien's character was a bit underdeveloped to me. All we really learned about him was that he planned revenge on the Bone Crier's for the death of his father and that he was a thief. Nothing else is really learned about him and I wish we would have gotten more backstory for him.
Ailesse and Bastien's romance was a little fast and insta lovey to me but it was sweet and seeing them put aside their differences to understand each other and fall in love.
I enjoyed the plot and story even the small twist was well executed. I do look forward to reading the second book to see how this story will end and where these characters end up in the end.
Graphic: Animal death and Death of parent
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Murder
chainsiren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Gore, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
louisegraveyard'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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Gore, Violence, and Religious bigotry
sunsetcity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
malloryfitz's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death and Blood
Moderate: Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
thecourtofreading'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
3.75
"you're not missing from me. i'm not missing from you."
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Blood
scardone's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Gore
empusa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Death of parent