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nlarson's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
5.0
Moderate: Death and Kidnapping
szuum's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.25
Moderate: Death and Kidnapping
jaja_1212's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Chronic illness, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence and Blood
booksthatburn's review against another edition
I just couldn't get into this. I couldn't relate to the emotional tension for the main character because the system is clearly evil and it feels like she'll get to that conclusion eventually but not soon enough for me. It's fantasy with a pretty loosely described magic system and I prefer things more defined.
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide
beckycarter97's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Blood
fruitea's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
5.0
a very enjoyable read with great worldbuilding and lore. i really did care for the main characters (except the villains ofc) and i loved that the character development wasn't so rushed, that their changing personalities/views/etc. were nuanced. the diversity in this book doesn't make a big deal of itself and i found that very refreshing. queer characters aren't discriminated against because of their identity, there are openly queer characters in relationships, there's poc characters in positions of power!! and powerful women. you love to see it.
update after 2nd read: actually amalia is calm, i thought i didn’t like her (after finishing the series) but she’s alright. sometimes annoying but all super smart people annoy me like that. like yeah okay we get it you’re smart but i’m stupid and funny so who’s the real winner here. but also i will protect her. but also also she needs to learn how to throw a decent punch
update after 2nd read: actually amalia is calm, i thought i didn’t like her (after finishing the series) but she’s alright. sometimes annoying but all super smart people annoy me like that. like yeah okay we get it you’re smart but i’m stupid and funny so who’s the real winner here. but also i will protect her. but also also she needs to learn how to throw a decent punch
Moderate: Death
bookswithjk's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I would recommend this to those who love reading politics over action. The plot moves fairly quickly, and although it does drag a little in the middle, there’s enough twists and turns and red herrings to keep you guessing about the main villain. World building was also interesting - it does reminds me a bit of the Aes Sedai slavery system from the Wheel of Time series though, with the jewelry that’s involved.
Moderate: Death, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder