Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao

2 reviews

bloodbrooxv's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-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

4.0

I really liked this book, I would suggest it to anyone who doesn't feel comfortable enough to read the poppy war. Colonialism, as a theme, is very prominent,  and although it's analized in a YA-ish way, it's still very impactful. The romance was very cute, and i'm interested in how it'll develop in the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Racism, Death, Violence, and War

Moderate: Genocide and Gore

Minor: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Body horror

Representation: chinese main characters

leedolee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

A great read! I found myself unable to put this book down as I wanted to keep on reading and find out what came next. The entire plot line, the characters, the lore, and the world were all entertaining, well fleshed-out, and exciting! I’m definitely going to be counting down the days until the next book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexual assault, Grief, Violence, Body horror, Colonisation, Medical trauma, Torture, Murder, Physical abuse, Gore, Death, Death of parent, War, Sexual harassment, and Genocide

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Medical content, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, and Confinement