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ptaradactyl's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I enjoy how well Yu manages to convey something from the perspective of a character while making sure the reader should be skeptical of the narrative at the same time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Confinement
henrismum's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
#4 in series (I started reading this series in June 2022 and committed to it in June 2023.)
Will I read other installments?Probably Not Maybe Definitely
I don't think there will be anymore. This was published in 2017, so I'll put it on the wait list for four years before filing it under "retired and dead". Who knows, maybe Ms. Yu will write another installment. I have a book from another of Ms. Yu's series which I will check out at some point.
Comparison to others in series:Not as good About the same Better
I liked this slightly more than the last one. The tension Ms. Yu created around Nina was excellent.
The narrator was Emily Woo Zeller. A good job as always.
Source: LA Library
#4 in series (I started reading this series in June 2022 and committed to it in June 2023.)
Will I read other installments?
I don't think there will be anymore. This was published in 2017, so I'll put it on the wait list for four years before filing it under "retired and dead". Who knows, maybe Ms. Yu will write another installment. I have a book from another of Ms. Yu's series which I will check out at some point.
Comparison to others in series:
I liked this slightly more than the last one. The tension Ms. Yu created around Nina was excellent.
The narrator was Emily Woo Zeller. A good job as always.
Source: LA Library
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Gaslighting
ruthhelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I really enjoyed this book, but it was definitely let down with the suggestion it may be cosy and warm. This was a smart, political and daring book, but it rarely let the reader have a moment to be anything other than unsettled. The murder in this book is possibly the least chilling type of crime which takes place. It kept me on my toes and on the edge of my seat but didn't quite feel like a warm hug.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Murder, Gore, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood
uhhlexiconic's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The mystery remains in the background too long, and a strange background story about a maid being locked up feels too dark for this kind of story, but the characters are overall loveable in this food focused tale.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Murder, and Confinement
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