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tariana's Reviews (172)
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am not giving 5 stars only because the book is short for its potential. It left me wondering about the healing process of Shaira and Simi. However, the story is amazing, literally breathtaking, very well written, a mix of prose and poetry like I haven’t seen for a longtime.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was fun to read, there was a moment that I was so devastated about something that happens that I didn’t want to continue. However I felt like something was missing and after much thought I realized that even though the book brings a lot of discussions regarding feminism, it lacks depth, I say that having in mind that the story happens on the 1960s and some resolutions to the conflict were easily solved which I don’t think it would be the same if that had really happened in the 60s, for example, Elizabeth starring for a long time on TV preaching about feminism without men revolting against it and taking measures to restrain her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Cannibalism, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After chapter 6, I was really into knowing what was happening, what great mystery laid ahead, but the end was pretty disappointing.
I almost DNF at 96%,
it was somehow disgusting, non creative to the point of reminding me of the last book of Twilight when Jacob imprinted Esmee.
On a side note, I wonder what is the point in describing the skin color of characters when the white characters are never described or when the description adds nothing to the story beyond stirring the readers prejudices?
I almost DNF at 96%,
On a side note, I wonder what is the point in describing the skin color of characters when the white characters are never described or when the description adds nothing to the story beyond stirring the readers prejudices?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Drug abuse, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Dementia, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It didn’t add much to the story, even though it shows how the council and the people has reacted to Lara’s return. Beyond that, the book consisted mostly of Aren and Lara enjoying themselves.
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve started reading it because I was in love with Aren and Lara and wanted to know more about them even though I knew this book was about Keris and Zarrah. However, for my surprise I ended up loving Keris and Zarrah even more as the characters are much better developed than the previous couple. I just couldn’t stop reading and wonder what was going to happen to them.
slow-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
Even though I have love the book and the characters and I was eager to learn more about them, it totally make sense that this epilogue never made into the published book considering that it does not add much to the story. Nevertheless it was fun to read and to have a little bit more time with Mika, Ian and Terracota.