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utvarahellkite'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and War
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Biphobia
trisniko78's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Death of parent, and War
booksemmahasread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
pagemasterc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: War
The first page has a full description of the content warnings.jessmarie_2015's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The characters are interesting, and the plot feels really unique. I also liked the concept of the Chrysalises.
I just felt like the ending happened too fast, and we see Zetian go from calculating and thinking things out before acting to just acting out of rage without thinking. To me, that felt like her character growth was taking a few steps back.
The very last plot twist was a bit interesting, so I'm really torn if I want to pick up the sequel.
I will say that while this book wasn't for me, it was by no means a bad book, and if it sounds like something that might interest you, definitely give it a try!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, and Sexual harassment
rory18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Sexual content
d13_chels'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
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
bevlovesbooks'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, War, and Classism
sultrytartreviews'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
5.0
Any potential reservations or questions I had about the plot/world building were answered by…not directly being answered. Basically, it’s ok to not know because it turns out our MCs don’t really know anything either. And I’m ok for going along with the ride in book two. The fast pace of the story kept me from looking too closely at anything that could have derailed be early on, so I appreciate that tactic.
Feminine and queer rage combine to create a fire no one can dampen. I am obsessed and I cannot wait to read more.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
FMC has bound feet and details the gruesome details, care required for them, and the pain associated with themlastcomment314's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War