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kaiyakaiyo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Addie’s story is much more interesting than the usual “I’m immortal and suffering” thing you see with vampires and the like; she was much scrappier and didn’t come into handwavy wealth like a lot of authors lean on. she starved, stole, fought, spied, and plotted to survive, and it was so refreshing to watch.
ultimately my favorite part of this whole thing was how badly she gagged Luc; she was so wonderfully self-aware about not being in love, just liking the idea of someone who knew her. She flat out does not love him, and doesn’t think him capable of love either and tells him so. even with Henry she is really honest with herself; she cannot possible stay with him, but she loves and cherishes him in the moment.
What a refreshing, cool heroine. a slippery but fallible antagonist, and a really sweet (if temporary) love interest. jolly good show
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and War
spatterson7'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
4.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
outlast0002's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and War
Minor: Grief and Religious bigotry
spatters21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
kelisabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
clovetra's review against another edition
i have no idea why this is so popular nothing interesting has happened and i’m a quarter in
Graphic: Sexual content
leighmillonig's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I saw some criticisms about this book not being historical enough, or adventurous enough, or romantic enough - for me personally, I liked that it only dipped into those genres a bit. It spans history but isn't a histocial. It's romantic without being a romance. Ultimately, this is a story about relationships, connection, art - and how all are vital to life. It's firmly Addie's story, and the other main characters are mostly there to give us context about her.
I know I'll be reading this story again and can't wait to find more to love about it.
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
mythriser14's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content
uselesspirateraven's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
mballen528's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War