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deestreet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction, Child death, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, and Grief
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was genuinely torn on how to rate The Third Daughter.
On the one hand, I loved the religion that Adrienne Tooley created, it felt realistic and all the details seemed to have been thoroughly worked out. And that finale! I raced through it in nearly ninety minutes, it was exceptionally well-paced and gripping.
On the other hand, I took long breaks in my reading of Daughter to finish other books, and therefore it didn't give me as strong an impression of it as I would have liked. Especially in terms of the characters, plot and themes. Which was a shame.
I'll leave this review here for now.
On the one hand, I loved the religion that Adrienne Tooley created, it felt realistic and all the details seemed to have been thoroughly worked out. And that finale! I raced through it in nearly ninety minutes, it was exceptionally well-paced and gripping.
On the other hand, I took long breaks in my reading of Daughter to finish other books, and therefore it didn't give me as strong an impression of it as I would have liked. Especially in terms of the characters, plot and themes. Which was a shame.
I'll leave this review here for now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Violence
From the author's website (https://www.adriennetooley.com/contentwarnings): The Third Daughter is a book about emotions and mental health—acute discomfort with her depression and anxiety play a pivotal role in Sabine’s character arc. Elodie makes rash, morally questionable decisions, and while ultimately she must answer for them, she can be classified as an anti-heroine. Within the book you will find the following: Descriptions of depression and anxiety, depictions of self-harm, parental death (off-page), parental neglect and abuse, religious trauma, mentions of infanticideabigail_reads06's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual harassment
bonnie_ceri's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Miscarriage
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
I picked this one up because Adrienne Tooley is honestly a pro at writing sapphic standalone YA fantasy, and then I find out this one isn't standalone. So yes, it ends with a cliffhanger! I don't know if it needed to be more than one book, but I will reserve that judgement for when I read the second one. Which I will probably do.
But! The slow burn romance in this one is great, with a morally gray protagonist as one of the narrators. The world Tooley created was really interesting, peppered with a fantastic cast of characters. I don't think this is my favorite of her books, but I did enjoy it while I was reading it! I didn't want to put it down last night until I finished it. And now I need the second book.
But! The slow burn romance in this one is great, with a morally gray protagonist as one of the narrators. The world Tooley created was really interesting, peppered with a fantastic cast of characters. I don't think this is my favorite of her books, but I did enjoy it while I was reading it! I didn't want to put it down last night until I finished it. And now I need the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child death, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
miriireads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
+Flawed but wonderfully written main characters
+Plot full of intrigue and scheming characters
+Great plot twists
+Slow burn sapphic romance
+Plot full of intrigue and scheming characters
+Great plot twists
+Slow burn sapphic romance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
wornpagesandendlesscoffey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was one of the easiest reads of the year for me, which in a fantasy is really saying something! I love the author's style and the dynamic characters. Before you keep reading- beware of SPOILERS! Sabine's character really feels like Tooley said "she has depression, and it's magic". The story tackled some really intense emotions, and I think that was done really well. However, I do feel a little eh about the way depression was used throughout the story and then became yet another victim of the 'magical cure'. It was done better than most, a mix of acceptance of oneself and the problem having a magical solution. I do think a lot of people will have issue with the depression rep, and it could have been done differently. It was also really odd for Elodie to be attracted *to* Sabine's sadness. In the way most love interests would describe a character's beauty or strength, she romanticized Sabine's depression. A depression so bad she couldn't get out of bed, it changed her personality, etc. I also cringe a bit at the way side characters were used to advance a narrative without being truly crafted, to the point where family members are horrid until the plot needs them to not be, or they're wonderful and supportive, until the plot needs them to be horrid. It definitely took something away from the story and I found myself rolling my eyes a bit at it. All of that being said, it was an enjoyable read with some good world building and a compelling plot. I am hopeful in the next book that the supporting cast will get a bit more page time so we cab really connect with them and understand why they are the way they are, outside of the perception of the two POVs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Violence