emmer_reads'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: Abandonment, Death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
caskraft's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child death, Death, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Grief, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
shannnne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War, Murder, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Police brutality, and Abandonment
ramalam98'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
I loved the characters, and loved the diverse representation in terms of disability, queerness and skin colour. I found Inara slightly too 'wise for her age' especially as she's had a very sheltered upbringing but I still loved her as a character. Skedi was great despite his flaws. Kissen my beloved! And Elo... I would love to work in his bakery and be his friend.
The plot was great, possibly a bit too complex at times with many names to keep track of and I'm not entirely sure where Inara's mother fit into all this. But I loved the overall arching plots, and for once really enjoyed the romance!
Overall, while this isn't a perfect book, I absolutely loved it and can't justify lowering the rating. Absolutely recommend and I can't wait for the sequel!
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: War, Abandonment, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Grief, Child abuse, and Death
spacecars's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: War and Fire/Fire injury