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lilredhead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The first 2/3rds of the book felt slow, too much building without actually telling a story. The next part felt really good but still rough to read. A lot of the dialogue felt like someone writing it, instead of actual alive characters.
And the ending.. it ended that way simply because she *asked*?
Graphic: Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Sexual assault, and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Torture
bookishbabe431's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault
crusoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Negatives. In spite of the intriguing worldbuilding, New York feels empty. If you're going to set your story in New York, write about New York! If your character has fallen in love with this city, make us fall in love with it too!
Rather than telling a cohesive story, it felt like the characters went from side quest to side quest which made this (500+ pages!!) book loose its tension. Relevant information was also only brought up as soon as it was relevant for the plot which took away all the fun of trying to guess where the story would go next.
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness and Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Animal death
rebeccamgwck's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Pedophilia, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Ableism and Domestic abuse
lqvekanthony'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
sophie1_xox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
cecilie26'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
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
lanid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
“Lore” Follows Melora (aka Lore) through the events of the Argon, a seven day trial every seven years where gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. Hunters try and kill the Gods durring these seven days, because their immorality and powers are passed down to whoever wields the killing blade.
I think what brought this book down for me was the info dump at the beginning. Throughout the novel there were many plot points that left me confused, or plot holes which I felt needed more development. Stand alone fantasy novels can be difficult in that aspect, so I appreciated the fact that it was fast paced with lovable characters.
There is a great found family dynamic as well as romance (subplot) which contrasted well with some of the darker themes.
In case anyone is interested solely on the cover, Lore is NOT a Medusa retelling, but mentions her as well as other mythical women.
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, and Abandonment
madamepincers'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: Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Torture, and Sexual harassment