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scripturient
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
No
Fun read! I found it a bit over-descriptive at some points, but it is such a great and inventive world that it didn't take away much from the overall experience. Will definitely continue the series!
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
This would easily be 4+ stars if half of the book wasn't just incessant bickering and relationship issues. I love the world, the characters, the dragons, the twists and turns ... but if Xaden and Violet don't get their shit together soon, I don't know if I want to continue reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love Rio's writing but this was soo short! With five different characters it's hard to keep up on just over 100 pages. I am impressed that they still managed to stand out each in their own way. A nice spooky read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Medical trauma
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Such a fun read! The entire premise is ridiculous but I really enjoyed the story nevertheless. Could have used a bit more proofreading in the foreign languages, but we'll let that one slide.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a masterpiece. I am probably very biased as a translator, but this is such a unique concept, it was well executed, it digs really deep into translation, colonialism, power imbalances, slavery and so much more within a framework that puts it into a new light without losing it's touch with reality. A hard read, it definitely doesn't have a happy ending , but it is well worth it anyway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Hate crime, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide, Death of parent
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mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The premise of this book is so fascinating! I loved how it was rooted in a real-life story but made it a bit more magical. The execution lagged behind a bit though, sadly - I felt like the ending fell a little flat after a really great setup. Would still wholeheartedly recommend though, it was such a great story overall and an ultimate love letter to maps.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
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dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's amazing story-wise, but the amount of rape in this book left a very bad taste in my mouth. There is not a single story without a woman being exploited, abused, raped or objectified. Probably not the best time to pick this up ...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
There is nothing terribly new about this book - dragons, bonds, dark academia, enemies to lovers - but it was combined in a way that still made it really interesting and enjoyable. The twists were a little predictable and I feel like the relationship between Violet and Xaden might get very rollercoaster-y and annoying in the next book, but overall a solid and exciting fantasy story that I will happily continue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-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:
No
Still one of my favourite books ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Drug use, War