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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
readerk8's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It’s weird that the POV changes so often, and that most POVs are third person but one is first person. I liked learning about Marcus’s past, but some of the modern stuff was a slog.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Racism, Murder, and War
sammie_snk's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Enjoyable addition to the All Souls books to flesh out the characters and their stories a bit more. I enjoyed the chapters alternating between past & present but sometimes the transitions from a contemporary chapter to a memory chapter felt a bit forced. Great to have more time with Matthew & Diana along with getting to know Marcus & Phobe better. Definitely not the best book out of the bunch but enjoyable for fans of All Souls trilogy craving new content.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Racism