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jourdanicus'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
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
ninjamuffin'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Death of parent
mitzybitzyspider'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: Death of parent
lollibows's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
peachmoni'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? Yes
5.0
"No, we don't deserve the burdens that our parents gave us. But we can't defeat monsters that we won't face."
A fantastic novel about love, duty and desire: how they can shape - or distort - who we are and who we become.
I found that the story picked up in Part 2, and from then on, I was engaged. Ifueko reveals mysteries bit by bit, which made me want to keep reading till the end. (Confession: I almost tapped out at around 90% because I thought the main story was over and everything else was filler. I am glad I continued, not only because that wasn't the case, but also because Jordan Ifueko writes nicely!)
I tried to figure out what was going on, which I don't actively do, usually... and I was wrong as hell, which I appreciate. 😂
Also of note:
- Cool to see ace representation as well, though I cannot judge whether it is 100% accurate
- The description of Tarisai's loneliness, particularly in the first book resonated with me, as a child who was often left to her own devices. Unlike Tarisai, though, I was able to make and keep friends at school and in my neighborhood.
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, and Genocide
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Kidnapping, and Grief
starsincline's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
annalisaely'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, and Death of parent
xoodlebooks'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Child death, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Medical content
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape
whatellisreadnext'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
Tarisai was raised in isolation by her mysterious and often absent mother. Now she is being sent Artisar to become one of the coveted eleven that the Prince keeps as council. But she is bound by a wish her mother made, once she gains the trust of the Prince, she is to kill him.
Is it really a surprise to anyone that I loved this book so much? Most of you have been yelling about how good it is for months, and I'm just super late to the party. I'm not going to lie I saw 'fairies' mentioned in a few reviews, and it totally put me off. Well let me tell you, I was wrong to deny how good this would be, and fairies play a very small part, plus they're kind of cool💁🏻♀️
The world building is incredible, and I love all of the characters so much. Tarisai is a complete badass and Sanjeet is a sweet baby angel. The stakes are super high, and the journey the main character goes on is so so fascinating. And THAT ENDING. Don't even get me started on how good the ending is, I need the next book Redemptor like now please.
If you love fantasy, you need to read this book immediately. It is SO FRIGGIN' GOOD
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent