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julesadventurezone's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Drug use, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Child death, Genocide, Rape, Slavery, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Colonisation
shieldbearer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A very strong read, although I preferred Spinning Silver. My primary complaint is the romance between Sarkan and Agneskia - I simply could not see the romantic chemistr. It felt forced to me, and I think the narrative would have been better served without it.
I also can't say I liked the reveal about the origin of the Wood Queen and the reason the wood is attacking. I think the Staryk were handled with more nuance in Spinning Silver.
However, I would still strongly recommend this novel.
I also can't say I liked the reveal about the origin of the Wood Queen and the reason the wood is attacking. I think the Staryk were handled with more nuance in Spinning Silver.
However, I would still strongly recommend this novel.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Vomit
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