Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

The Queens of Innis Lear by Tessa Gratton

4 reviews

the_bees_books's review against another edition

challenging mysterious sad slow-paced

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

2.5

An adaptation of King Lear that is a deep dive into the relationship between a father and three sisters divided, even if the pacing, the convoluted plot, and the ending might be sticking points for some. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Dementia, Violence, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Animal death, Blood, Death, Infertility, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Self harm, and War

cerilouisereads'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, War, Violence, Murder, and Mental illness

Moderate: Transphobia, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Ableism, Dementia, Grief, Infertility, and Pregnancy

Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content

lipstickitotheman's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

I wanted to really love this, but I didn't. I liked a lot of elements. The magic system is metal as hell, and I love it. Rory is a wonderful charismatic bi slut; Gaela is a wildly brave, intimidating aroace; Regan is a tragic beauty; Ban,,, sure is a character; and poor Elia with socially brilliant Aefa. But something about the story or writing style just didn't vibe with me. I can see other people loving it, but I just didn't. 

Maybe I would like it more if I had actually read King Lear?? I'm not sure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Murder, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Medical content, Misogyny, and Sexual content

maiagaia's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-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

Wow wow wow wow wow. From the first page, I knew I was in for a ride. First of all, the writing style here is perfection. The structure of the story is wonderful. The characters are beautifully realized, and I loved every single one for very different reasons. Every POV was interesting and unique, and I honestly wish we could have had a whole series with them.

I don't think enough people are talking about the "love triangle" in this. I don't ship poly relationships generally. It's not my thing, but this book made me desperately wish for a happy ending where all of them could be together because they clearly all loved each other.

In the fight between Mars and Ban, every piece of dialogue wrecked me

The thing that dropped this down half a star for me was the final scene. I don't think it made sense for the characters without at least a little bit more explanation or time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Suicide

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Dementia