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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
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
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
kathigh86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gore, and Gaslighting
cs172'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Torture, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
comaduff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Main theme of the book:
I support women’s rights, but more importantly i support women’s wrongs!!!!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Murder, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Blood, and Medical trauma
mirandyli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism