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himpersonal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I had several issues with this book: 1) It was Marcus’ origin story, but it was competing with his present-day romance/Phoebe’s story, as well as the continuity of Diana and Matthew’s new family. Too many things vying for my attention. Would’ve been better if it focused on just one of these. 2) Most stories revolving around war bore me. 3) While I got to know Marcus’ prior life better, I still feel like I don’t really know him. Nor do I feel any closer to liking or understanding Phoebe.
What I did like: how the twins are growing up and developing. They are so cute!!!
Hoping Blackbird Oracle is a better read.
What I did like: how the twins are growing up and developing. They are so cute!!!
Hoping Blackbird Oracle is a better read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, Dysphoria, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
kirjakimalainen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Genocide, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, and Death of parent