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literarymary95'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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Minor: Rape
brecox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The world was interesting, but not overly complex. Lor is stuck in what is essentially a concentration camp for the Aurora kingdom. She’s thrown into a pit (sort of like solitary confinement) after a brawl over a bar of soap. She’s stolen from the pit only to be thrown into the Sun King’s contest to be the next Sun Queen. Lor must compete against 9 other “tributes.” The problem is that they’re all elite Fae with training while Lor is a lowly human. Meanwhile, Nadir (the Aurora Prince) is looking for the mysterious prisoner that escape from the pit.
Lor’s development was interesting because despite learning bits about her throughout the book we still have no idea who she really is (though she’s probably who we all predict). Gabriel was a brute and a jerk yet somehow likable? Nadir was the typical brooding prince. I can’t wait to see more of him in the second book.
My biggest complaint would be the way the dual POV is written. I like dual POV but first person in present tense to third person omniscient in past tense was too much.
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
marisabenn's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Did Lor know she was lost royalty or not? Did she truly like Atlas or was she only using him? Do the failed Tributes get killed or nah?
There were a lot of unclear parts, and I got kinda bored in the middle, but I still enjoyed this. I'm excited for the others now that (hopefully) most of the world building is done!
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Violence
Minor: Rape
jadeandherbunny's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
I like Lor (fmc) but she is dumb AF, for example, this discussion: Mag : I hear rumors. The servants talk.
Lor : What rumors?
Mag : I'm sure they're not true.
Lor : What rumors?
Mag : *says said rumors*
Lor : Is tHaT tRuE?
Mag : No.
Lor : *in her head* MaG mUsT bE mIsTaKeN. ThEsE aRe jUsT cRuEL rUmOrS [...]
I like how she fights everyone though.
I just hope the ennemies to lovers banter is worth it and Lor has a great development in the sequel.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
amgrady'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape
xapoptosisx's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual content, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, War, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, and Death of parent
ludmireads'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: Cursing, Death, Classism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape and Death of parent
booksalacarte'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
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Cursing, Sexual content, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Murder, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Misogyny, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, and Homophobia
sammipants08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
jayne_waser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.0
It felt like the FMC was a little bit all over the place. It felt like the way that the author wrote the FMC, didn't match to her backstory. It felt unrealistic that girl had be treated like shit, worse than shit. But didn't seem to have any common sense or self preservation instincts. To be honest with you, she came across as a spoiled brat.
Graphic: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Rape
Minor: Torture