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stindex's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
orchidlilly'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
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Slavery
nclausel25'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a straightforward and easy to understand dive into a magical realm heavily influenced by Tsarist Russia. The plot is fun, adventurous, and fast paced as the main protagonist quickly comes to terms with her newfound power and how to use it. It’s not overly complex but Bardugo does a good job in these books of setting up what is sure to be epic battles to come. There is a romance side plot that is fairly predictable but harmless and doesn’t interfere too much with the main storyline.
While it’s not the most epic or interesting fantasy series I’ve started, I am looking forward to continuing the series!
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Colonisation
vnfhcxksiw'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Genocide, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
torturedreadersdept'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: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
sunflower7skull's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
bergha1998'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
3.75
Fantasy, Magic System, Romance Subplot
“I’d catch myself walking around to find you, not for any reason, just out of habit, because I’d seen something that I wanted to tell you about or because I wanted to hear your voice. And then I’d realize that you weren’t there anymore, and every time, every single time, it was like having the wind knocked out of me.”
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment
wrappingpaper'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
4.25
Overall I’m obsessed with this world and the characters, especially Mal and Alina and their relationship. It’s not a perfect book but it’s very enjoyable and you should give it a chance if you plan on reading six of crows later for a good understanding of the world.
Can’t wait to continue with this series and all the sequel books!!
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, and War
Moderate: Death