Reviews with content warning for Gore - Crown of Midnight

I didn't find Crown of Midnight as compelling a read as Throne of Glass, but it was entertaining enough. I'll keep reading to see how the mysteries unfold.

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dalek_caan's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a really solid middle book of a series, it progressed the plot in a way that was important to the series overall and had its own contained plot line as well as some interesting plot twists going along. My one complaint is that the romance plot has been getting a bit repetitive as the series goes on but everything else is great. I love the world and the main character.

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feyreofthestars's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I'm beginning this by talking about that ending, because damn. Ranking a star higher for the way the plot thickened in a delicious way that I very much liked. Celaena Sardothien is finally on her way to becoming who she is truly meant to be, and I for one am very excited. Very interested in how things turn our for other characters too. First off, I almost took that fourth star off for Nehemia's brutal and tragic end, but I knew it needed to happen. I will mourn her forever, my sweet and brave Light of Eyllwe. Chaol on the other hand, oh man. He fucked up, and Celaena still cares for him, but also doesn't trust him, which is understandable. I do still like him though, and I do wanna see where his redemption will take him. And then there's Dorian, my sweet blue eyed magical prince. I'm kinda scared for him, but also curious and excited to see how he will explore and master his brewing magic. And what he plans to do to finally make that stand against his bastard father. All in all, I'm a lot more satisfied than I was last book, and I'm definitely looking forward for more.

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hmclion's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

This book was a much slower start than the previous one, but really picked up in the last 1/3 to be difficult to put down. Good action, adventure and characters you want to see more of.

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val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

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stardust_heidi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.25

The last 100 pages definitely ruled this book, that's for sure.

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The whole bit when Nehemia was murdered and then the betrayal from Chaol... I won't like, Celaena annoyed the fuck out of me. Now, word on the street is that AB goes into detail about C's past and gives more understanding to her actions with Chaol, but lord. She wouldn't even give the dude a second to speak. I know things work out between them (mostly) later on, and Celaena is able to get to a better place mentally, but in the moment, I was like, "Girl. Take a breath." And it's funny, because she then starts the "lies by omission" thing with Dorian to "protect him" and while YES, Chaol should have told her....She should also have told Dorian. These morally grey idiots. But I also acknowledge that C is 18 and has experienced more horrific trauma than most would in several lifetimes, so. She mostly redeemed herself by the end for me.

Needless to say, I'm following the recommendations of many and am reading Assassin's Blade next.

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