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ria_carina's review
- 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
3.0
But I expected something entirely else when reading the blurb ... because the plot twists where just a bit heavy and nearly genre-changing in my opinion. Sadly, I think many of the things weren't explained profoundly and after reading half of the book the rest until the end felt rushed while the first half was dull at times. In comparison to other recently read books I think a solid 3 will do. It's not bad but it's just no favourite either.
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Suicide, Abandonment, Self harm, and Torture
Minor: Cancer
annenichols's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The prose is good, with some of Roth’s apt descriptions that I really appreciate - but it doesn’t hold a candle to Poster Girl in this regard.
The protagonist has some good development, but she’s a bit annoying. Some of the other characters develop, but others are flat.
There are some great elements to the magical world, complete with a few really rich details that flesh it out, help you suspend disbelief, and delight the imagination.
The overall plot felt a little incomplete, especially toward the end. Some of the plot twists felt a bit shaky and didn’t have quite enough rationale. In particular,
Finally, I didn’t think the
Moderate: Suicide and Violence
abygaylemarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence
Minor: Suicide, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness
ellamc's review
- 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
Graphic: Kidnapping, Body horror, Mental illness, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Violence, Addiction, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Abandonment, Drug use, Drug abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
Minor: Medical content, Gore, and Death of parent
takarakei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Torture, and Suicide
Minor: Racism and Cancer
happilyhalliwell's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence
christinereads1823's review
- 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
4.5
I did guess the character-based plot twists (I felt they were pretty obvious) but not the worldbuilding-based ones.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Mental illness, Blood, Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide, Kidnapping, Addiction, and Drug use
trishah05's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Torture and Suicide
lila459's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Suicide
jayyb's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide