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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
I was looking forward to having a non-orc MMC but eeesh this was disappointing. I feel like after Orek from Halfling, the MMCs lack severely in personality.
Don’t even get me started on Molly, my god she was annoying. I understand trauma and emotional abuse causing you to doubt yourself but holy shit it was constantly:
“Why would he pick me? There are many other barmaids to choose from. I’m just an orphan with big tits.”
“I’m just ‘Molly,’ I’m nobody.”
“Why would he want to marry me, when I’m the only reason my uncle has business in his tavern because of my shining personality and my big bazongas”
“Oh also have I mentioned how big my boobs are?”
Ugh. Very disappointed with this one.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Blood, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Always appreciate the character cameos as well.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Still enjoyable but definitely not my favorite.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Misogyny, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Gore, Miscarriage, Torture, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Bullying, Gore, Slavery, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Death of parent
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Misogyny and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
The first quarter of the book was quite serious in its tone, but the second half of the book brought out the humor and found family to the forefront.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Vomit, Cannibalism, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
There were some moments that made me cringe and question my reading choices but the world and story are interesting enough I’ll continue the series.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Now I find myself at a loss for how to feel so I’m afraid it’s only 3.5 stars for me. The first 70% was 5 stars though.
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Blood, and War
Minor: Child death, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
My heart hurts for so many different reasons. Mostly because my dumb*ss didn’t really let it sink in that this book was about two journalists during a WAR until sh*t hit the fan.
I really enjoyed it though and I’m looking forward to the second one.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Vomit, and Classism