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sarabara's review
4.25
A good epic sci-fi novel. I didn't care for the spirituality and woo. I suspect the author is a person who subscribes to some type of religious belief system or one of those "higher power" types.
I also don't know why Amazon Kindle had it categorized as erotic horror. There was zero sex until at least the 50% mark and the sex that followed was...fine. Not super hot, or frequent, much of it closed door.
But the author explored a number of themes really well, the main one being the birth of organized religion and how that might differ from a nebulous "higher power" that takes interest in the peons.
It was a hard read especially with all the brutal rape that takes place later in the novel.
I also don't know why Amazon Kindle had it categorized as erotic horror. There was zero sex until at least the 50% mark and the sex that followed was...fine. Not super hot, or frequent, much of it closed door.
But the author explored a number of themes really well, the main one being the birth of organized religion and how that might differ from a nebulous "higher power" that takes interest in the peons.
It was a hard read especially with all the
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Rape, Suicide, and Body shaming
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Abortion
sarah2's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Excellent character development, a strong plot, and loveable but flawed main characters made for an absorbing read. This is a genre I'm not usually drawn to, but I found myself thoroughly invested. Will definitely be recommending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Violence, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Rape, and Blood
rmills3's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Really well written and brought an interesting perspective to the sci-fi genre. While the ending was a bit predictable and because the writer wants it, thoroughly enjoyed it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape and Physical abuse
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