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j_the_human's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
This book deserves to be talked about more because it is such a masterful examination of a city under occupation. Is it better to keep your head down and do what you need to in order to survive, or to risk rebellion and all the bloodshed that entails? When a city is built on the bones of a forest that has its own magic and people, was the city always an occupation, even before it changed hands? And does a city that treats refugees with disgust, distaste, and prejudice deserve to be saved? There are no clear answers here, but a wonderfully built fantasy world, a really unique method of fleshing out a whole city of people, and a story that keeps you wanting more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: War and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual assault
o_romeo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Colonisation, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: War, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Murder, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, and Racism
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, Ableism, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
afion's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Xenophobia, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Body horror, Chronic illness, Self harm, Torture, and Religious bigotry
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