lanid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Body horror, and Confinement
mxbluet18's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.0
Trigger warnings for The Starless Sea include: Anxiety, panic attacks; multiple deaths; themes of death; Suicidal ideation mentioned; Forced drug use; Removal of a tongue mentioned; Branding, Kidnapping, Drowning and Animal death mentioned.
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It's safe to say that was one of the wildest rides I've ever had with a book. Usually I'm not a fan of multiple points of view in the books I read because I find it easy to get things mixed up. But with this one each story within a story was individual and easy to distinguish from one another.
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I loved the simple gay representation you find in the main character Zachary, as well as Dorian, and in Kat (though in passing mention). The fact that there are queer characters doesn't have any bearing on the story, which I find is actually quite nice. Having a story that doesn't revolve around one or more of the characters being some flavour or LGBTQ+.
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Reading some other reviews online when I'm writing this I have found some useful explanations as to how the characters fit into the fairytale being woven from the beginning. Who each character is, whether that's the Pirate, Fate, the acolyte, Allegra and the Guardian. Characters are mentioned and talked about in different books within the books. It has multiple stories within it, and eventually they all fit together and interweave, but I appreciate it might be a little more challenging for some to piece together who's who.
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It's safe to say that was one of the wildest rides I've ever had with a book. Usually I'm not a fan of multiple points of view in the books I read because I find it easy to get things mixed up. But with this one each story within a story was individual and easy to distinguish from one another.
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I loved the simple gay representation you find in the main character Zachary, as well as Dorian, and in Kat (though in passing mention). The fact that there are queer characters doesn't have any bearing on the story, which I find is actually quite nice. Having a story that doesn't revolve around one or more of the characters being some flavour or LGBTQ+.
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Reading some other reviews online when I'm writing this I have found some useful explanations as to how the characters fit into the fairytale being woven from the beginning. Who each character is, whether that's the Pirate, Fate, the acolyte, Allegra and the Guardian. Characters are mentioned and talked about in different books within the books. It has multiple stories within it, and eventually they all fit together and interweave, but I appreciate it might be a little more challenging for some to piece together who's who.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Drug use
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Stalking
her's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking, Violence, Death, Injury/injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pregnancy
ye_li's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Stalking
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Confinement, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Suicidal thoughts
alicia231's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Injury/injury detail
bussdownmacbeth's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Incredible read. Vibes and vibes only. No plot. This is my favourite book out of anything ive ever read. Prose is exquisite.
Diversity is complicated because the main character isn't white, but his race isn't explicitly stated from what i can remember. His mother is a fortune teller though, perhaps they're Roma?
Diversity is complicated because the main character isn't white, but his race isn't explicitly stated from what i can remember. His mother is a fortune teller though, perhaps they're Roma?
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
valeria_guercini's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Zachary Ezra Rawlins è un personaggio-vettore in una storia in cui il mondo stesso fa da protagonista. La storia è tracciata, scritta da qualche parte e qualcuno la sa già, il nostro compito è quello di consultare le fonti e unire i puntini. Questa non è una lettura semplice, al contrario di quanto si può pensare all'inizio per via dei dialoghi semplici dei primi personaggi. Ogni dettaglio è importante, ogni personaggio non è lì per essere solo se stesso ma per raggiungere uno scopo in una storia-puzzle. Lavorano tutti, come un alveare, per trovare il finale, e l'inizio, della storia.
Le descrizioni sono magnifiche, creano degli scenari che lasciano a bocca aperta il lettore e aggiungono un tocco di magia alla narrazione. Non avendo mai letto Harry Potter, il massimo che posso sognare è quello di passare una settimana della mia vita nel Cuore del Mare senza stelle, oppure una notte nella Locanda tra i due mondi.
Da inizio a fine una storia che non perde il suo ritmo, che ti fa venire voglia di continuare a leggere per la trama, i luoghi e i personaggi.
Le descrizioni sono magnifiche, creano degli scenari che lasciano a bocca aperta il lettore e aggiungono un tocco di magia alla narrazione. Non avendo mai letto Harry Potter, il massimo che posso sognare è quello di passare una settimana della mia vita nel Cuore del Mare senza stelle, oppure una notte nella Locanda tra i due mondi.
Da inizio a fine una storia che non perde il suo ritmo, che ti fa venire voglia di continuare a leggere per la trama, i luoghi e i personaggi.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Alcohol
aeonic's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Stalking
hillarym's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Stalking
Moderate: Blood
hanaem's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.75
no idea what was supposed to be going on but in a very cool fun way. v much no plot just vibes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Violence