Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

879 reviews

ananya_b's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a really wonderful read! The pacing is fast and the plot is gripping. I could hardly put it down until I'd finished. Maas has a wonderful writing style too, apart from one too many uses of "my throat closed up" and "my mouth went dry" and a couple of grammatical errors- I found it slightly more ornate than that of most other modern writers, and there's definitely a lot less swearing. 

The characters are well-rounded, especially Feyre. However, there are a couple of plot inaccuracies

- for instance, the question of why Feyre couldn't see the Attor at first, despite the fact that it wasn't a member of the Spring Court.

Nonetheless, this was one of the best books I've read. I can't wait to read the rest of the series - I hope they're as good as this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, and Murder

Minor: Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and War

puddleshoes's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Murder

samnicsim's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was my first dive into any sort of “smut” related media since my watt pad days (if you know, you know). I had heard of everyone speaking of it but didn’t read it sooner since the thought of reading smut was A LOT for me personally. However, this book was not what you’d assume typical smut is at all. This book is full of adventure, a troubled female main character, magic, wonder, intrigue and the writer makes it so beyond easy to delve yourself entirely into this world! The characters are diverse and are described perfectly. You’re able to see how much love and thought was most likely put into them all and the pages just ooze passion to me. I immediately purchased the entire box set after ordering just this first book. It’s pacing is perfect and the author leaves you wanting more after every chapter. Please do give it a try if you’re a lover of fantasy and romance and need a mental get-a-way!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Sexual assault

asmin_is_readingg's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

melissalemos's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Animal death, Vomit, and Death of parent

tiredtori's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

r_zoner's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content

sofiarf's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I don’t really read fantasy but i found this change pleasant and the second half really had me hooked, some things about it are silly and cringe, but overall it was an enjoyable experience  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

rivstew's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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 exciting and evolving, story with the familiarity of a classic tale. Great characters and beautiful descriptions. Would have liked a bit more focus on the developing relationships.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Okay, I have finally jumped onto the ACOTAR bandwagon. I am a big lover of fantasy and romantasy so of course I’m liking this storyline. I’m also really loving some of these characters, so I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and Grief