navibo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Not the best one I’ve ever read, but def worth your time<3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Slavery
lililoves's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Reminiscent of Erin Morganstern's Starless Sea, Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a beautiful and heartbreaking love story that spans two different worlds. The host of characters were unlike any I've read in fantasy. The central love story is almost Shakespearian in how it unfolds. It was gripping and compelling to the point where I had to go out and buy the other two books before I'd even finished it.
I did feel like it lagged a tad in the middle (like we get it, Akiva is really REALLY hot) but it was a thoroughly enjoyable and easy read.
I did feel like it lagged a tad in the middle (like we get it, Akiva is really REALLY hot) but it was a thoroughly enjoyable and easy read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Gore and Sexual assault
Spoiler
contains a pretty intense description of a beheading
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