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gandalfsleftshoe's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
cyndi1966'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
kherridwyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment
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
anitra2319's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Genocide, and Medical trauma
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual harassment
kellystephanie's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, Torture, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment