Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

39 reviews

r4chel_lee's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• 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

This is a heart pounder! I did NOT want to put it down! I findthe character dynamics enthralling although a bit intense. That's somewhat the realm of fantasy though. The main character is well-written and dealing with both internal and external struggles. Only complaint is that, the romance element that IS there is incredibly unhealthy. I am surprised this is YA fiction. Nevertheless, I am excited to read the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Xenophobia

Minor: Toxic relationship

jess_always_reading's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.25

This book is kind of well written and has interesting characters but I found most of them to be very unlikeable. It's kind of dark and full of intrigue and political machinations but it takes a while to pick up the pace and get into the story/plot. Also, the enemies-to-lovers story is clunky, sudden, and toxic. 

I really wanted to like it but it's just not my cup of tea. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

halflingnana's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

An excellent fantasy. A great take on folklore and tons of fun. Emotional and intriguing plot lines. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Classism

Minor: Sexual content and Suicide

thewizardryofreading's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

WOW!!! The hype was definitely worth it but this definitely isn't a romance book - I dived head first into the fantasy and loved every minute. Jude is such a badass FMC who goes through so much, the enemies to lover side plot was so so good - Cardan was a delight to read! These two characters are the true definition of enemies to lovers - true enemies who despise each other. I loved the plot, chapter 20????? What the hell. Still not over that and OMG the ending????? How did I not see Jude pulling that off - I was blindsided so bad. When I tell you I am running to pick up the next book... I AM SPRINTING. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Minor: Violence and Xenophobia

that_nana's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Xenophobia, Blood, and Murder

jonsnowsmanbun's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

anastasiamakes's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Fun and nostalgic. Reminded me of the fantasy that first got me into reading - Tamora Pierce, Garth Nix. An interesting fairy world she's clearly done a lot of research into and an engaging voice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia and Death of parent

shadereads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Self harm, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infidelity and Xenophobia

Minor: Drug use

rberdan's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful sad medium-paced

• 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

4 because I’ve definitely been pulled into the world and want to read the next book. I was frustrated by most of the characters at various times. Interesting world-building. Most of the twists I did see coming, but I still enjoyed the ride and honestly I think the seeds were well planted without being prematurely telling vs showing. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me, and I’m awaiting the next book from the library. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Suicide

sop17hie's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Murder

Minor: War