empathreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This book has my undivided attention.The character development and the twists and turns of every scene have me on my toes. It has all the elements of what I love about fantasy books, especially in the high fantasy genre, with political factions, fake couple relationship tropes, fighting scenes, a strong female heroine, and tactical and intellectual male characters—it reminds me of the Cruel Prince for some reason. This had a very futuristic setting, onset to living within the cosmos and galaxy where Earth no longer sustains human life. Though it took some time for me to process the terminologies, the novel's concept was really engrossing and impactful. I absolutely love the message conveyed by this: "find yourself, your own truth." I can't wait to read book two.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Confinement, Rape, Torture, War, Murder, Slavery, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Gore, and Grief
zara_m's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Okay so i got this book because Chloe Gong said on her tiktok that it was really good so of course I had to buy it. I just finished it like a minute ago and I'm still processing this was really really good. I'd say it's pretty fast paced and I love the main character nemesis (i love her name too). She had great character development and is literally so cool. I have to say this book was a lot like The Cruel Prince, but it's in space in the future and there are obviously many elements that are different. I really think the ideas and the characters as well as some plot points are very similar though. This is not a bad thing; I love The Cruel Prince it's literally my favorite book so I have really high expectations for the next two books in this series, The Empress and The Nemesis.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Torture, Slavery, Rape, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, and Animal death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
lilypilly's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Both of us," he said, "Or neither"
Holy moly, it has been so long since I've read this book, but I'm literally so glad that I did. This book was actually amazing omg, I loved it, I literally can't think of any faults atm. I loved Nemesis and how she gradually grew to understand human emotions and the change that she underwent. The fact that she would die for Sidonia I found so awe-inspiring like obviously, that is what she was made for, but to see the all-compassing love that she had for her, omg. I loved Tyrus
Spoiler
even though I doubted him so much towards the end and I think I'll doubt him a lot more in books 2 & 3Whatever lay ahead, it would always be the two of us above the rest of the universe, and woe to any who dared step in our path
I loved the whole concept of stepping in Sidonia's place to protect her and how Nemesis had superior strength and was like this incredible creature who can kill without any thought. It made me want to strive to work out and become stronger myself to be more like Nemesis.
And omg okay so their romance?!?! even though this was such a political scifi book, the romance part could literally keep me reading just for that. Like Tyrus and Nemesis pls, endgame. BUT THE POLITICS IN THIS BOOK WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD TOO, it was so clever and interwoven that I couldnt put it down and I even know what happens in this book.
Anyways, literally so good, I'll be buying the other two books.
I did this for you. This was all for you. The universe may deliever itself unto my possession, and I'll still feel as though I've lost everything without you by my side. I am madly in love with you, and I hope to all the stars you still feel something about me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Confinement
Spoiler
When Nemesis, a Diabolic designed to protect one person in this world with her every fibre, is sent to the royal kingdom to protect her mistress. She must hide in plain sight under the pretences that she is Sidonia, the rightful heir of her planet. Things become slightly more complicated when the Emperor kills off all the remaining family and suddenly Nemesis is the only one let. She allys with the Emperor's nephew, Tyrus, and together they hatch a plan to take over the kingdom. Things do go a bit more haywire when somewhere along the way they fall in love with each other.fruity_'s review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Murder, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gore, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Confinement, Bullying, Body horror, and Blood
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