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lauren_miller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
this is a genuine high fantasy that boasts a great love story. at it's heart, this book is about the cruelty of humanity and the struggles to meet its challenges and ultimately rise above in the name of making the world better, kinder. it was a very long road, but it was beautifully written and incredibly powerful (that final scene in the area O.M.G.). I was ready to simply enjoy this as a standalone instead of continuing—because tbh, this one drained me quite a lot (emotionally)—but now I can't bear to let this world go.
I truly cannot recommend this enough.
a well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Graphic: Murder, War, Sexual violence, and Death
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.25
OMG, my first Grace Draven read and it was beautiful! We get a barbarian-esque [definitely some Kal Drogo vibes with the whole tribes constantly moving, living off the land, etc] man who's determined to get back to his family and people...and a woman who constantly sacrifices so much to protect those that she loves.
The world building, lore, tension...just so yummy! I cannot wait to read more Grace Draven!
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, Torture, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Confinement, Sexual assault, Murder, and Infertility
jla's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
It's a very slow burn. It had a YA feel, but with more explicit sex and TW rape. Interesting world building. It's not my favorite of Draven's. I'm not certain if I'll finish the series.
Moderate: Murder, War, Torture, and Rape
ewgrossthesun's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Slavery, Death, Sexual violence, Blood, and Murder
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Rape, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Torture, War, Violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Animal death, Infertility, Genocide, and Vomit
Minor: Grief
lovesickreadings's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: War, Torture, Violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Sexual assault
deesquared's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Colonisation, Confinement, and Slavery
Minor: Death of parent