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ka_ke's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I could not put this book down. It’s perfect for those who love ACOTAR but perhaps want something a little darker. The spice is mild, but I feel like it amps up in book 2. Fortuna Sworn is a beautiful character with fully personality. Do not trust Collith.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Medical content, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts
prettynerdy3's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Slavery, Torture, and Violence
fraboo's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Where do I even start? This book was everything!
I found myself so intrigued and invested in Fortuna's story, that I couldn't leave it. Every time I had to put the book down, I was eager to pick it up again. I think it took me 4 days only because I HAD to do other things as well.
The characters are so well written, they are deep, round characters with motives and drives. Clearly, the most well developed is Fortuna, being the narrator and main protagonist, but also the other characters are given reasons and I'm sure will be deeply developed.
The plot was so good. The plot twists and discoveries were so well done and kept me on edge for the entire read.
Also, I found the story to include so much representation, which is not such a common thing in fantasy. That I can say, I really liked it as well.
I truly can't wait to read Restless Slumber, I need it now. I want to know more!
I found myself so intrigued and invested in Fortuna's story, that I couldn't leave it. Every time I had to put the book down, I was eager to pick it up again. I think it took me 4 days only because I HAD to do other things as well.
The characters are so well written, they are deep, round characters with motives and drives. Clearly, the most well developed is Fortuna, being the narrator and main protagonist, but also the other characters are given reasons and I'm sure will be deeply developed.
The plot was so good. The plot twists and discoveries were so well done and kept me on edge for the entire read.
Also, I found the story to include so much representation, which is not such a common thing in fantasy. That I can say, I really liked it as well.
I truly can't wait to read Restless Slumber, I need it now. I want to know more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence
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