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indigo_fox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infertility and Infidelity
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The pace is very, very slow, there is a lot of descriptive language and exposition to wade through, and even then, there isn't a whole lot of plot to be found, at least not at first. All these things considered, I can easily see why someone might get frustrated and give up.
But I found Assassin's Apprentice to be an absorbing, riveting, and immersive read - just what a good fantasy should be.
It also delivers in spades when it comes to political intrigue, which I also very much enjoy reading. The story is told from the POV of Fitz, who for
The other characters are well-developed too (even the villainous ones[
The plotting was overall excellent, although did find the ending
4.5 stars from me.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Eating disorder, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Xenophobia, and War
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, Infertility, Infidelity, Rape, and Death of parent
micallab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
i_write_on_occasion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity
poison_frogs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Excrement, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Corporal punishment/whipping. Poisoning and aftermath. Near drowning.erebus53's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Not everything was a problem to be resolved in this story, which leaves a lot of scope for the future. Clearly, some things are left as origin story and will be threads that can be woven into upcoming chapters. I think the only thing that could seriously turn someone off a story like this is if you hate magic and dogs. I did find it hard to invest energy in the relationships that Fitz has with his dogs, because I could see them being used against me (he reader) to twist some kind of John Wick narrative. I do like that things were internally consistent, and that each character had their own knowledge and motivations.
I LOVE it when I am presented with a simple puzzle, with hints along the way. There are many little revelations that unfold through this story as it is one of espionage, power plays, and secrets.. but also of arcane knowledge, misunderstandings and true affection between people. The relationships carry the story and make it feel less clunky; less a war game and more like a conversation.
I'm looking forward to exploring the world building and the people we meet along the way.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty, Excrement, Vomit, and War
revolution666's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexism, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail