Reviews tagging 'War'

O Império Final by Brandon Sanderson

194 reviews

ehoustonmyatt's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism

estefanovich's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.75

Did I predict what happened in the end? 
Yes. 
Was I certain in that prediction until the end? 
No. 
I thoroughly enjoyed the read and look forward to the next book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and War

moonbunny34's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

I love this book so much and it is definitely one of my comfort reads. I’m a sucker for found family and this story just hits the spot for me. I love Vins journey and self growth in this book and the rest of the of the series. She is so badass and I love her! I think this book is full of just the right amount of warmth and love but also pain and grief. I definitely recommend it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, and Classism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Confinement and War

mathsha's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Police brutality, Murder, and War

Minor: Rape and Xenophobia

sophia_t_s's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, and War

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Rape

benefactory's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, and War

Minor: Child abuse, Rape, and Death of parent

gizelleinak's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A great book that I enjoyed reading. The only reason it didn't get a 4 star is because I didn't feel emotional invested in the outcome of the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

reasek's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, and War

fishiiii's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• 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

5.0

A book that lit my dormant flame for reading again. Wow. The start felt a bit strange, but soon it had my undivided attention! Love the characters, their personalities, the chosen family bonds feeling, the twists and plot relevant seeds that get planted early on.... *Chefs kiss* The last two parts I read in about a day, I couldn't even sit still as the end drew nigh. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, and War

trinitytalksaboutbooks's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Overall Rating: 4.5⭐️

Spice Rating: None

Language Rating: None

Reader Age: 16+

Genre: Fantasy

Content Considerations: Slavery, murder (graphic), violence, death in battle, domestic violence 

Sanderson wrote such an incredibly unique and intricate magic system in this book. It was so complex but so worth the mental energy to understand. The character work was also incredible. Sanderson did not shy away from his characters flaws, instead making each character so layered and multifaceted. I am so blown away by his writing: I loved the world, the characters, the plot, and the magic system (so basically everything in this book). 

The only reason this book was 4.5 stars instead of 5 is because it took me a little bit to get into the story. Due to the complexity of the magic system, the pacing at the beginning of the book felt quite slow but spending that time learning about the world was so worth it in the end. 

Looking forward to a book that includes…

• Political Drama
• Found Family
• Rebellions
• A Tiny Bit of Romance

I 1000% recommend that you give this book a try. 

I am so excited to dive into the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Murder, and Colonisation

Moderate: Violence and War

Minor: Domestic abuse