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leereads93's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Death of parent, and Murder
megan_martha_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
afriqeenhilife's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
aacwilliams's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
However, I also found it accessibly written, gripping, deeply felt, very thoughtful and informative. Although it's set in a fantasy world it reflects on the history of slavery, colonialism and racism in our world. It gave me a lot to think about and stayed with me long after I read it. I think it's one of the most meaningful and well-realised books I've read in a long time.
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
library_of_alexandra_'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
3.25
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
rachelal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
the_wendybirb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
+ Tense pace that kept my stomach in knots til the end.
+ Twists
- Brutal & graphic depictions of slavery. Inspiration was drawn from the colonization of the Caribbean, so I wouldn't say it was superfluous.
- The main character gets lost in thoughts and has frequent flashbacks. It didn't bother me, but I could see how other readers may not like the pacing.
- The reveal of the Big Twist left something to be desired. I understand why it was revealed the way it was, but it was kinda "eh" compared to other parts of the book.
Graphic: Death, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
kingsteph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Slavery and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Racism, Rape, Torture, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
neighborhoodbeanreads'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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and War
aseel_reads'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
3.75
- the theme of colonisation and slavery was very in the forefront of the story. I've read plenty of fantasy stories that use them as part of their overall plot/message but in this book it was literally the whole premise of the book, which means you feel just as uncomfortable as if reading the colour purple or something by octavia butler.
- I thought the setting/world was really well done. it was Carribbean inspired and I found it quite refreshing to read.
- I am interested in the main character. she's very complex and I can't tell if I care for her or if I dislike her. I understand her motives very well but I'm not sure if it's enough to care for her.
- I didn't really pick up the plot twist but I did like it and thought it was done okay (bits were a bit confusing and didn't make that much sense).
- her Kraft was interesting but I think the way it was used to further the narrative was at times confusing. heaps of time she found out something but it wasn't written clearly that she was using her Kraft.
Graphic: Slavery and Colonisation
Moderate: Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail