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theaubby's review
I had a hard time getting into the story. I don't know if I was missing it or if it just wasn't there yet, but it felt like there wasn't a lot of context for the world. I'm sure it would've been explained but I hadn't developed any kind of attachment to the main character and eventually just got bored.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: Sexual content and Rape
macmannwood's review
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Blood, Emotional abuse, Death, Cannibalism, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Grief, Eating disorder, Violence, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Abortion, Pregnancy, Torture, Vomit, and War
softieghost's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Star Eater was quite enjoyable. The world is something new (not your typical vaguely historical fantasy) and the magical concepts were engaging. I was continually surprised by the author's creativity in world building.
On the downside, the book was a bit dense and there is a huge cast of characters. Now, the author helpfully gives you a list on the first page of everyone you need to know, but it still felt a bit jumbled.
There were times a character would say "X person fights for OUR side" and I 1) couldn't remember who that person was and 2) couldn't remember what "that side" wanted.
Main character seems a bit lost even up to the end as well. I never got the sense that she truly knew what she was fighting for.
On the downside, the book was a bit dense and there is a huge cast of characters. Now, the author helpfully gives you a list on the first page of everyone you need to know, but it still felt a bit jumbled.
There were times a character would say "X person fights for OUR side" and I 1) couldn't remember who that person was and 2) couldn't remember what "that side" wanted.
Main character seems a bit lost even up to the end as well. I never got the sense that she truly knew what she was fighting for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Abortion, Gore, and Sexual content
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