stellarluna's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hunger Games + Underworld = Serpent and The Wings of Night
I still LOVED IT!
Listen here, I’m still recovering from the EMOTIONAL TRAUMA this book gave me. The last 15% of this book did not happen, okay? We shall not talk about it.
What I Liked
I have a list. I liked the character was already damaged, the father had 1,000 conflicting emotions (Jekyll and Hyde sort of vibes), the getting to know the MMC was a pleasure, and the reveals were shocking. It made me tear up!! ALSO… I REPEAT THAT LAST PART IS NOT REAL!!!!!
What I Didn’t Like
There were some things that were plot convenient, such as the fact they can leave the Moon Palace. I get is to build more the Father and Daughter relationship, but it felt too convenient. I also wished that I could know more about the magic system.
I cannot tell you how much this book made me feel. I was frustrated, shocked, horrified, loved, and devastated. I recommend it!
I still LOVED IT!
Listen here, I’m still recovering from the EMOTIONAL TRAUMA this book gave me. The last 15% of this book did not happen, okay? We shall not talk about it.
What I Liked
I have a list. I liked the character was already damaged, the father had 1,000 conflicting emotions (Jekyll and Hyde sort of vibes), the getting to know the MMC was a pleasure, and the reveals were shocking. It made me tear up!! ALSO… I REPEAT THAT LAST PART IS NOT REAL!!!!!
What I Didn’t Like
There were some things that were plot convenient, such as the fact they can leave the Moon Palace. I get is to build more the Father and Daughter relationship, but it felt too convenient. I also wished that I could know more about the magic system.
I cannot tell you how much this book made me feel. I was frustrated, shocked, horrified, loved, and devastated. I recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Grief
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
katiempayne97's review
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
amoiseenko's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Vomit, Sexual content, War, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Rape, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Self harm
marnienicole's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I wish I could give it 10 stars!!! The set up and the pacing of this was soo good, characters are developed soo well! I cried at the end! Can’t wait for the sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Sexual assault
There is a memory of a consenting sexual encounter that turns into an un wanted assault due to assaulter who is a vampire being over come with blood lust. It’s was handled well and not graphic but might be triggering for some. Future scenes deal well with the character who was assaulted and consent and everything. It was not hard to read in my opinion. But it does explore the dangers of the vampires in this world.katarinaa_'s review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Rape
biread's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death and Blood
mybluebookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
Oraya is a human who was rescued (kidnapped?) at a young age by the vampire king. She grew up terrified of the vampires who surrounded her, her only safe haven the vampire king who became her father. Now, she has a chance to seize her power through a fight-to-the-death tournament. As the tournament progresses, though, Oraya must decide what she really wants.
The world that Broadbent built is interesting, if a little inconsistent. Why can vampires get sick and die, yet they must kill their parents to succeed them? Oraya's life prior to the tournament isn't well-described - what has she been doing for 15 years besides killing people and talking to Ilana? Can she read and do math or is this another Feyre situation? On the other hand, the vampire characteristics and the political lore are fleshed-out (pun-intended?). I have no complaints about the writing, besides the 1st person POV.
The plot is fairly straightforward given that it's a tournament, but Oraya's character development is the real story. The last 10% of the book is a rollercoaster and it ends on a cliffhanger. I was disappointed to see that my library doesn't have the sequel so although I do plan to read it, I'm not sure when I'll get around to it.
The world that Broadbent built is interesting, if a little inconsistent. Why can vampires get sick and die, yet they must kill their parents to succeed them? Oraya's life prior to the tournament isn't well-described - what has she been doing for 15 years besides killing people and talking to Ilana? Can she read and do math or is this another Feyre situation? On the other hand, the vampire characteristics and the political lore are fleshed-out (pun-intended?). I have no complaints about the writing, besides the 1st person POV.
The plot is fairly straightforward given that it's a tournament, but Oraya's character development is the real story. The last 10% of the book is a rollercoaster and it ends on a cliffhanger. I was disappointed to see that my library doesn't have the sequel so although I do plan to read it, I'm not sure when I'll get around to it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
madiclaire814's review
adventurous
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
khloereads86's review
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Cursing, and Gore
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, War, Sexual assault, Rape, and Murder
Minor: Torture and Slavery
karhitch's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Sexual assault, Confinement, Blood, War, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Genocide, Cursing, Grief, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Violence