kayanoelle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really liked this book!
Interesting premise so I'm excited for part 2. The story is very dark and brutal so you should definitely be aware of that! Auren was a great protagonist and a real delight despite her situation.
The world building is amazing and easy to understand!
One thing I would criticize is that I didn't get what the plot of the series is supposed to be, it felt a little random but I guess (and hope) it's gonna get more obvious in the next book.
Interesting premise so I'm excited for part 2. The story is very dark and brutal so you should definitely be aware of that! Auren was a great protagonist and a real delight despite her situation.
The world building is amazing and easy to understand!
Spoiler
I didn't like how all the girls/ women hated each other when it was really the men who were the problem so I hope that the feminism comes through in the next books.One thing I would criticize is that I didn't get what the plot of the series is supposed to be, it felt a little random but I guess (and hope) it's gonna get more obvious in the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Rape, Murder, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic friendship
Minor: Slavery
jaymrtn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? No
5.0
So I went into this book with no knowledge of what it was about or what would happen. I have been hearing great things about this book for a while now but nothing could have prepared me for how amazing this was. Personally, it's not like anything I've ever read before. And as soon as this review is posted I'm going to start Glint. I 100,000% recommend this book. I can't wait to see where this goes. I'm honestly so shocked and I have so many questions. This book evoked so many emotions. I was and still very angry at a lot of the characters for the cruel ways they treated Auren and other saddles. I cried and laughed. (Also I want to say that I don't think that this book is a sure way to make you cry or anything. I tend to be an emotional reader. However, I do think that even if you aren't as much of an emotional reader as me this book will still bring forth the strong emotions.) So stop reading reviews and READ THIS!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Blood, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
xtinashad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
This was a great book! High fantasy, strong female character, romance and unexpected adventure. Very dark with a lot of triggers warning and past trauma. After reading the first book I immediately picked up the second to continue the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Violence, Sexual assault, and Cursing
Moderate: Rape, Toxic friendship, Death, and Torture
Minor: Abandonment
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