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disabledbookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
wrapmeupinplastic's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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
emma18's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
imogenmckeown's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
silke15's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
bookwyrms_shelf's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a great read. Darling just wants to survive, but she doesn't want to keep doing the same things to do it. Talon is trying his best to end a war and bring peace to their lands, ending the battle that's start has been long forgotten by those fighting.
A forgotten heir, secret magic, and pure chaos and violence ensue. Darling and Talon grow closer, Caspian grows madder, and Aurora goes through with a chain of events that shock us all.
Great character development and storytelling, and an absolutely amazing unexpected twist at the end.
A forgotten heir, secret magic, and pure chaos and violence ensue. Darling and Talon grow closer, Caspian grows madder, and Aurora goes through with a chain of events that shock us all.
Great character development and storytelling, and an absolutely amazing unexpected twist at the end.
gildedpage's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
Pleasantly surprised by this book but I have yet to be disappointed by a book Justina Ireland writes. I think there were a lot of parts that could have been fleshed out, but it was a lot of fun. And it also left on a cliff hanger, I'll be interested to see if there's going to be more.
zombiezami's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book started off pretty slow for me, so I read reviews here on Storygraph to help me decide whether I would continue with the book. I'm glad I did! All the people who said, "that ending, tho," I see what you mean now. I think the worldbuilding is pretty fascinating, and I'm looking forward to book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Genocide, War, Murder, Death, Grief, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Slavery, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Trafficking, Animal death, and Sexual content