Reviews tagging 'Violence'

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

52 reviews

justagirlwithbooks's review against another edition

3.25

 “I think I might fetch you the moon if only to spare your tears again.”

Hm... This book is... kind of boring. I think this is proof that even if the writing improves, it doesn't really make a story interesting. I liked the characters, but the pacing felt off. Was this better than Shatter Me? In some aspects, yes. In others, (like entertainment), no. Also, apparently this is a Cinderella retelling? That's a bit obvious. I really liked the Persian inspired fantasy world as well. I'm interested to see where this story goes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

zoe_archambault's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

honestly really enjoyed it. my first dive into ya romantasy for the citadel book club and i had a blast. though the last chapter or 2 really felt like every fantasy element not previously canon was kinda thrown in there to make the stakes higher. also i absolutely hate a cliff hanger so that was a bummer. i already wanted to continue the series, dont do me like that. it just makes me leave the book with a bitter taste in my mouth smh

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism

Moderate: Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War

Minor: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

emilycfox's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

I love the writing—it gives it a fairytale feel. I’m not in love with the characters yet and still don’t feel like I really know them, but it was good enough that I’ll read the sequels. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and War

klaraax's review

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore, Violence, Blood, and War

christene_littlelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Mixed emotion with this book. I loved it but it kinda lack the excitement I get in turning the pages but that cliffhanger ending was epic! Give me the next book! I like the worldbuilding though but the characters are like meh okay.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and War

classical_learner's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0

Very interesting use of Persian mythology and philosophy to construct a fantasy world with the ideas of castes, fabric arts, and Jinn interwoven. Has some Cinderella vibes. 
I greatly appreciate the lack of spice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Violence and Blood

melist6's review

dark 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Classism

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Suicide

puddleshoes's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Body shaming, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt

aoib's review against another edition

adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

Great pace, interesting plot, captivating characters and a plot-twist that managed to shock me but still made sense in relation to the story.
The book's main flaws stem from clichés of the genre (characters who desperately love each other after talking twice, a vulgar number of coincidences and far-fetched solutions, a character who stumbles and falls all the time despite being able to fight several people at the same time , etc). But that doesn't stop the book from being entertaining , interesting and really, really funny.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

just_klaudia's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence