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katasaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I love the “evil forest spreading its contagion” trope, and the main character’s magic was beautiful. Unfortunately, the romance was disturbing and icky. I understand what the author was trying to do with the kind-of fairy tale retelling, but really the relationship was just majorly predatory. Additionally, the plot lagged a lot in the latter half of the book. A lot of content (including all the sexual content) could have been cut with no effect on the story. In fact, it would be vastly improved.
Sadly, despite the beauty I found in Agniezska’s world, I just can’t recommend the book.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, and War
Moderate: Sexual content
savvy999'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? Yes
4.0
Really excellent implementation of the magic system!
Graphic: Death, War, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror
kalmia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, and Animal death
Moderate: Sexual assault and War
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Vomit
barbora_j's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: War, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Minor: Gaslighting
ratnipulated's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Rape, War, Vomit, and Violence
wildflower_magic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
Moderate: Grief and Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content
cocopuff3438's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Sexual assault
valegbecerra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The writing was bizarre, the name of the protagonist must have been said every 3 words.
Graphic: Xenophobia, War, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
kaitrates's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Uprooted is spooky, atmospheric, tension-filled fairytale involving a creepy sentient wood, a mysterious lord (and wizard) called The Dragon, and a heroine who was never supposed to be picked.
The less you know going in, the more fun this one is IMO.
The battle scenes had my heart pounding, the romantic subplot was paced and executed to perfection (in other words: i was giggling and fanning myself and kicking my feeties in delight), the writing was immersive AF, and I never knew what was coming 'round the bend.
The weakest part of the book is after a location change. Novik's settings always feel so real but when she changes them (*coughGoldenEnclavescough*), it never feels like it actually serves the story. Add in a dose of court politics and this section dragged. Thankfully, its quite short.
I devoured this one and couldn't put it down. It felt like the very pages were imbued with magic luring me in and urging me on until the end.
One note about the content warnings: there is an attempted SA but it is brief and not completed.
Moderate: Death, Adult/minor relationship, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
SA is attempted and brief.k_fry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, War, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore
Moderate: Miscarriage