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nordiccowgirl's review against another edition
The concept was interesting initially, but I saw too many parallels with real world events that led to genocide in the early 1900s and the characters started punishing peasants in a way that was too uncomfortable to continue. There isn't much of a redemption arc that you could have put them on to make me feel like I want to continue the story after that.
I was also disappointed woth the way they treated the dragons as slightly more intelligent war horses that fly and breathe fire.
I was also disappointed woth the way they treated the dragons as slightly more intelligent war horses that fly and breathe fire.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Animal death, Genocide, and Police brutality
aseel_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
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
4.5
This book gives me such Russian Revolution with dragon vibes, but maybe that's just me. I can also understand how this is a better version of Fourth Wing. The bigger focus on actual dragon riding/fighting was really cool to see, the actual impact of the war and the horrors they have to commit was deeply gripping, and the struggle of our two main characters and whether they can accept and move on after what their families have experienced? Captivating. Definitely had some "hands to mouth" moments which is always fun and very excited to start the second book immediately. Will say that the beginning is a little hard to get through, but you'll be hooked after 15%.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Bullying, Blood, War, Vomit, Medical content, Violence, Sexism, Police brutality, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Child death
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