Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan

4 reviews

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny medium-paced

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

4.0

This is my first Riyria book that wasn't 5 stars. It was something with the pacing for this one I think. Maybe just who it followed as well. And it lacked some of the humour that I love - got a bit more dark and gory. I get that it's Riyria's backstory, and showing Royce before we see him in Revelations, where Gwen and Hadrian have rubbed off on him. It was still a good book and I liked it! Just not a favourite. Fun to read as a prequel!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

karlin0336's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Once again, I loved the Royce and Hadrian POVs and found myself not caring much for any of the other POVs.  They're super important to the story (especially in terms of the bigger picture laid out by the original trilogy), and it wasn't that I disliked reading about any of them, but I just have a special fondnes for Royce and Hadrian and wanted to get back to what all was going on with them.

Seeing the rise of Riyria has been an absolute joy.  I am eagerly looking forward to continuing with these books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

iono's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol

crystalmethany's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexism, Vomit, Grief, and Murder