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raavi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny and War
Minor: Stalking
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This plot had SO much potential. I was expecting a fast paced story, but, alas, it was not. It was way too focused on the "romance" side (which was kinda cringe) and not enough on developing strong characters and world building. Much of the plot was quite predictable, and I have a good idea of where the next book is heading. That said, I am still interested to see where Maas takes the story.
Celaena is supposed to be this badass assassin. I found her to be pretty lackluster and annoying. She is tiny, beautiful? Ugh. Original. Honestly, she seems more vain and self-absorbed than anything else. Why are we being told about her obsession with dresses, dreams of kissing the prince , and her temper tantrums about not being invited to a ball? Shouldn't she be disciplined and ruthless after years of being the best assassin ever? How can she be such a cunning and masterfully trained assassin when people can sneak up on her so easily?
I'm not a huge fan of love triangles and I have a feeling that there is going to be a lot of back and forth between Dorian and Chaol. So we will see how that goes...
I really liked Princess Nehemia. I thought she was a really interesting character and I hope that she continues to be developed in the upcoming books.
Tropes: fantasy, slow burn, love triangle, secret identity
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
elleclair'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: Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol
aammeess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Drug use, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
ladydeathnesta'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
All of the content warnings are really for the whole series, as I can’t remember specifics to everything in this book.ashlynndr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Slavery, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, and Vomit
britwalsh16'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
4.0
I like the characters, I like the world, and I love reading stories like this one and ACOTAR, that are led by some very basass women! I can’t wait to dive deeper into it all!
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, and Grief
dalek_caan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
ifoundcallie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Slavery, Vomit, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and War
faeriefox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: Misogyny