billd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Telling the story is their child, Hazel, from sometime in the future. The three plus Marko's mother, Klara have arrived at the planet of cult author, D. Oswald Heist, and plan to hide out there for awhile. Two reporters are hunting them down, interviewing various people involved in their lives, affected by their escape, etc. Bounty hunter, The Will, slave Girl, Sophie and Markos' ex, Gwendolyn are on another planet, that may be affecting their minds. Oh yes, the android, Prince Robot IV, of the tv head, is also on their trail.
It's a fascinating story, richly drawn and full of action and earthy language. It draws you in so quickly and it's almost impossible to put it down. A different Sci-Fi adventure, one you should check out. (4.0 stars)
Moderate: Violence
cephalopodspy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Cursing, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Homophobia
coolfijiwater'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
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Death
Moderate: Homophobia, Child abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Trafficking and Slavery
meecespieces'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: Body horror, Violence, and Gore
directorpurry's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, War, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual violence, Confinement, Slavery, Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Rape
krispy_reading'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia
melhara'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? No
5.0
Also, this volume was such an emotional rollercoaster.
We learn more about Hazel's family's time at Heist's, which I loved (I loved every moment with Heist 🥺). We also followed Will, Gwendolyn, Slave Girl (new name: Sophie) and Lying Cat, who are all stranded on a seemingly nice and picturesque planet. Finally, we are introduced to two new characters - Lipsher and Doff - who are reporters investigating Alana and Marko's story
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Sexual content, and War
dodie_sullivan'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
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Xenophobia and Grief
Minor: Vomit
vagorsol'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Violence
mengzhenreads'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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Drug use
Minor: Trafficking and Suicidal thoughts