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aina26's review against another edition
- 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
I really appreciate that this book's fantasy isn't so outrageous or complicated. It still feels grounded, with just a Touch of extraordinary.
I also really appreciate that the romances in the books are not the Main Plot. The things happening around them and to them are the driving forces of the story, and the romance happens organically on the side.
It makes the characters (and repeat characters in subsequent books) feel real.
The first book really surprised me with its big twist and the climactic ending. The 2nd book provides an interesting well of knowledge that becomes relevant in this book. Like a secret you, the reader, are in on and you're waiting for Bitterblue to figure it out.
Bitterblue may be my favorite thus far, for its complexity in the truths uncovered thus far in the story. It's one big messy mystery. Even at the end, when you think you finally have all the answers, it still manages to surprise you. Emotionally charged and beautifully written, this story will stick with me for some time.
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Blood
aleyajo's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death
starlightorchestra's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
cicizzy's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really wanted to hug Bitterblue several times while reading the book.
Bitterblue is struggling. The people around her act in weird ways she doesn’t understand. She feels like she doesn’t know what’s going on in her kingdom. So she starts sneaking out to find answers and meets new friends. But instead of clear anders she just finds more riddles and puzzle pieces that won’t fit together. This book had more mystery and less action than the previous ones.
Moderate: Suicide and Torture
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, and War
ellie_gonzalez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Medical trauma, and Fire/Fire injury
chameleonhound's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Rape, Grief, and Gaslighting
lahars_little_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
el_wheel's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, and Torture
noetical's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
qrschulte's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Gore, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War