Scan barcode
jadehusdanhicks'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
4.25
The blight kills without shame and destroys anything with life that it touches from trees and plants to unravelling a human infront of your eyes.
We see our main character develop a lot throughout this book, as an academic she questions everything and despite Kwen being frowned upon in their city when she is mocked by her all male peers for being the first female archmage ever she takes the Kwen janitor under her wing as her assistant.
Its narrative addresses issues such as genocide/ seeing certain groups as lesser beings as well as colonisation in the form of
Overall despite being deep and at sometimes saddening I truly loved this book and could not put it down. It’s unique from its magic system, to how it addresses social issues and I think is a vital addition to diversifying the worlds of sci fi and fantasy.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
celina246's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
I was NOT expecting it to be this dark or the characters to be so flawed, but it was an excellent read. although the themes were a tad on the nose and in your face.
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Racism, Sexism, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Bullying and Vomit
kaylamullarkey's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Colonisation
Minor: Confinement, Infertility, and Alcohol
sarahbooger'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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
odunayo_y's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
emilyplun'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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Colonisation
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Deportation
Minor: Gun violence and Miscarriage
abzbooks75'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 death, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Suicide, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation