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curious_artifact_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
callieju's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️ picked this up because the cover is probably one of the prettiest i own, wasn’t disappointed by the book but i found it to drag a little at certain points
tagger418's review against another edition
I thought this would be more Syfy, but it is too much fantasy
knittingwild's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.0
allymac14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
abbyl819's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I had no idea what this book was actually about going into it, but I love Marie Lu and had to give it a chance. I was shocked to find out that it is kind of a zombie book, but I did enjoy it and it went by really quickly. I found the writing to be a little awkward in some places, and the plot was predictable, but I really liked the characters and how developed their backstories were. Tamlin being mute and being able to communicate with the Strikers and see them do their job through sign language was really cool, and not a kind of representation that I see very often in books. I especially liked seeing the relationship between Red and Talin grow, and their story and dynamic reminded me a lot of Scarlet and Wolf from the Lunar Chronicles series. I look forward to hopefully seeing them and the other characters reunite in book 2.
dreaaaaaaaaaaaaah's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
- Ms. Lu Done did it again
- This book was nothing short of magnificent
- Talin is an angel. Her vulnerability as well as strengths were showcased beautifully
- The book centers around Talin but Lu writes in a way that makes Talin’s story one of millions
- The world building was excellently done. Not too simple it lack creativity and not too complex it evaporates brain cells
- The dystopian world and theme isn’t original—there are Many out there like this—but Lu spins it beautifully
- The battle scenes were a little lack luster but then again I don’t know the first thing about fighting so—
- Not heavily romancy and for once I really like that
- Some characters had more backbone than others(maybe there’s a reason)
- The themes of bravery, loyalty, strength, and vulnerability—chefs kiss
I don’t think Mara is dead yet