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lavendergraypup's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Death, Suicide, and Xenophobia
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The book tried to build a diverse and complex science-fiction world, which I think it does with relative success. This being said, some elements of the galoi felt a bit transphobic to me. The author tries to differentiate them from humans with galoi having 5 genders and humans having fewer, but this dichotomy erases the infinite number of genders that humans have.
The relationship between Tris and Drey felt rushed and without any real substance, though both characters were likeable enough. I did like the general plot of the book, but I think that many elements of the story could have used more polishing and detail.
The relationship between Tris and Drey felt rushed and without any real substance, though both characters were likeable enough. I did like the general plot of the book, but I think that many elements of the story could have used more polishing and detail.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death, Sexual content, and Vomit
triskellionquinn's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A pretty intriguing exploration of gender vs biological sex vs gender roles, all wrapped up in a delightfully quick, steamy and enjoyable sci-fi mystery.
Though I am docking a few points for a harmful line regarding trans men when Detective Hastion refers to a past lover as “an FTM”. That’s incredibly transphobic, but I’m going to give the author the benefit of the doubt and say it was out of unintended ignorance at the time the book was written.
Aside from that, a quick TW to anyone who is sensitive to the topics of self harm or suicide might want to approach this with caution, as it is not a glazed over topic.
3.75 rather than a solid 4 because I couldn’t get past the FTM comment, and the mystery reveal was a teensy bit predictable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Suicide, Transphobia, and Vomit
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