wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Misogyny, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Body horror, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Eating disorder, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Violence, Vomit, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Pregnancy, Sexism, and War
quietlex'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
Spoiler
I do wish she was able to unleash herself and her powers more, and learn to hone them to become even deadlier. She finally begins to embrace her true self right when she offers up her stolen power back to the Cauldron. Also, what the hell happened with Mor and Eris! They keep alluding that someone different happened, that Eris isn’t actually this awful male that left his betrothed to die in the woods.
I really enjoyed the friendships that blossomed between Nesta, Emerie, and Gwyn, their pure strength and determination that kept them together and pushing on. The love that they had for each other, no judgement, just acceptance and understanding. Exactly what Nesta needed, just as much as the other women needed it. They are the parallel to Rhys, Cassian, and Azriel.
I’m upset she had to give up a portion of her powers to save Feyre and Rhys and the baby, despite understanding her reasoning. Not just to save them, but also the fact that she never wanted her powers, never really used them at all. I saw another review talking about how instead of a redemption arc, Nesta should’ve been given a villain arc. Really let loose and go feral with all that power of Death. She was truly unstoppable if she could’ve just kept training her magic. I wanted her to go Red Witch style, burning everything in her path with those icy flames of silver. Not give up before she’s even started. Especially not to use her one chance to alter herself with fleeing powers to change her womb for future winged babies. Barf boring lame. I figured one baby was enough pregnancy drama. At least it was only kept to a portion of the book, and we didn’t have to hear whatever insufferable narration would’ve accompanied from Feyre. Sorry but I don’t care about that kid, even if it’s supposed to be something insanely rare. No one even mentioned Mor’s friend being pregnant either. I just felt no connection to that storyline. I wanted Rhys to be High King, not turn into a diaper changing snore.
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Gore, Grief, Pregnancy, Cursing, Death of parent, Confinement, Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Chronic illness, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Death, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, and War
maggiemac23's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Pregnancy, War, Cursing, Confinement, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
hxlleann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, War, Misogyny, Blood, Sexual content, Grief, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexism
britwalsh16'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
4.75
I love her journey, & her growth throughout the book, there’s just so much I could say! But basically she is a badass female!
Also, Emerie & Gwyn! I love The trios dynamic! And how they’re there for each other! Let’s go Valkyrie’s!! There are some badass females in this book!!
And Cassian! *dreamy* 🥰
I love his story & getting to hear his side of the journey too! And him & Nesta! Damn! 🔥 #NessianForLife
This whole series has captured my heart!!! I can’t wait for the next book!!! 💜
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Addiction, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Blood, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
nimeneth's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Confinement, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
dani_reis'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: Grief, Sexism, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Body shaming
So much smut it's hard to find the plot.not_asha01'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Confinement, Alcoholism, Rape, War, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Cursing, Blood, Stalking, Mental illness, Grief, Bullying, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Gore, Emotional abuse, Death, Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Murder
prettynerdy3'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: Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexism, War, Torture, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Rape, Torture, Ableism, Animal death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault
paigeinabook'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
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Child death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Body horror, Excrement, Hate crime, Addiction, Blood, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Alcoholism, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Gore, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, and Pregnancy