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gauntlet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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
I love this book— one of my favorite examples of dynasty court politics. The characters are very realistic, despite the fantasy aspects of this novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
j_isconfused's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Sexual harassment