Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Alas de sangre by Rebecca Yarros

546 reviews

j_emerson18's review against another edition

Go to review page

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

2.75

I have a lot of thoughts about this. For me, the only positives I personally have is 1) Liam is the absolute best character, no notes except he didn't deserve that one scene, 2) the dragons
talking to one another
is everything, 3)
Xaden's pov is honestly kinda sweet and made me hate the romance portion a little less
. Now what I couldn't stand the most: this is not enemies to lovers in any way. This is 100% a forbidden romance. If you enjoy this book, good for you. Not my cup of tea but I enjoyed it more than ACOTAR. Also to note, I loathe Violet's inner thoughts. Especially in regards to Xaden, she just reminds me of a horny teenage and she really can't respect his boundaries in the beginning/middle of the book which threw me away from supporting them as a couple. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

sadie_g's review against another edition

Go to review page

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

Absolutely loved this book and the characters in it. Really cool to see a main character with a physical disability and that she is such a badass. And the enemies to lovers in this is just perfect.

I found that Violet kinda had main character syndrome at times but I found that I didn’t even care cause of how much I was enjoying this.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

sgriffinn's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

oh my goddess! one of the greatest books i’ve ever read. right up there with my faves!!! already want to reread it. also i’m in love with xaden x
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

mantnam's review against another edition

Go to review page

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

3.5

The plot really pulled me in but I felt like the worldbuilding was weak. Also a bunch of the plot felt frustrating to me. It has a soap opera quality that both turned me off and made me curious. 

It was cool to have the heroine's hypermobility/connective tissue issues as a focal point.  I really appreciated the viewpoint and found it relatable. Also
how she worked on her body but also focused on finding accompdations for herself (poisions, the knife in the gauntle, etc.) And that a large part of the romance was her refusing to be with someon  who doesn't believe in her. I liked that Xaden  was okay with  accommodating her and letting her do things her own way.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

letiross's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional 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

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

mewh0g's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous 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

3.75

The quotes are amazing and most of the characters are loveable, the ones that you should hate are easily hated 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

susie_reads's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

I loved that a main character has a well depicted chronic illness. We see her pain but also see the strength she has developed to bear up under this pain. I cannot say how much I loved this!!!

I wish it were a closed door romance instead of steamy. And I also wish there were no curse words. The plot, world building, and character development carry the book and these elements aren’t needed. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

infjkiki's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

mayareads4fun's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

So resistant to read this, but finally gave in and I’m going to eat my words because I really enjoyed it. Didn’t think it was going to be my vibe but it definitely fulfilled a certain niche of reading interests for me. 
If Dain has no haters … I’m gone fr
Expand filter menu Content Warnings