Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

La reina de nada by Holly Black

13 reviews

egurgens's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

Holly Black, you’ve done it again. The massive conflict between the Crown and Judes father, who commands an army of his own. There are several surprises in store in this book, as well as a truly stunning transformation for Carden. I really loved this book, and I’m very sad the series is over. 10/10 would recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

agnes_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Minor: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

katreadswaytoomuch's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I didn’t really feel surprised anymore with the series. I grew very accustomed to expecting the unexpected. And maybe this is just me, but I feel like no one in Fairy should ever trust a human given their ability to lie. I think that just a weird plot hole. Idk — talk me out of it?

Thinking back, there seems to be a lot of convenient plot devices a lot. I’m not a huge fan of frivolous characters, but I think the pace of the series makes up for it.

Other than all that, I really loved the direction the plot took. Jude’s role in

the reconciliation

was important and meaningful, and I like her reflections on

the importance of ruling.

I though Vivi’s and Heather’s relationship was great.

I always advocate for how important it is to continually try and re-win your significant other.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol