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pkrawr's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is full of blood and violence, be warned. It is also a marvel of wit and deep humanity. Characters are complex and unpredictable. A worthy read, but not an easy one. Reads like classical war poetry, like Beowulf or The Iliad, but with modern cadence. Highly recommended for those with an eye for beauty, but who would not turn away from the ugliness of the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Violence, War, Physical abuse, Torture, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Animal death, Death of parent, Slavery, Body horror, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
sophieamreacher's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Such an interesting and intricate young adult story full of grit, adventure, and betrayal. I loved the story and it’s arc, the Viking feel, and the moral arcs. Felt a little like a tamer version of the game of thrones vibes. Poetic writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Slavery, Trafficking, War, Grief, Body shaming, Excrement, Hate crime, Death, Violence, Vomit, Bullying, Confinement, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
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