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lizziaha's review against another edition
3.25
I really dislike the way that this series handles race. I think the author wrote herself into a bit of a corner in terms of religion and race, so she had to work with what she created in the original series, but it still feels a little distasteful. I enjoyed the wide cast of characters, particularly the 1st year recruits, but the plot felt rushed. For a plot with so many moving pieces, it felt overly simplified. Though the author wanted me to believe that there had been certain character development by the end, I didn’t see how the characters got there. It read as the first book in a series, rather than a standalone. Maybe that was intentional, in case it did really well and there was demand for more books, but it just felt sloppy while I was reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Xenophobia, Racism, Slavery, and Misogyny
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Classism, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Ableism, War, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Addiction
alyssashappybooks's review
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
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