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pooxs's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
junglejelly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and sped through it. I really enjoyed the simple but effective world building.
While there are many things to like about the book, there were a few things that didn't make it quite perfect. I wanted more:
* Grisha lore;
* location descriptions;
* and connection with the prologue and epilogue.
While not perfect, I couldn't put the book down and I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
While there are many things to like about the book, there were a few things that didn't make it quite perfect. I wanted more:
* Grisha lore;
* location descriptions;
* and connection with the prologue and epilogue.
While not perfect, I couldn't put the book down and I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
cr1na's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I liked this book but Mal is insufferable as a love interest. I just found myself completely unable to route for any love interest but most of all him. Reminded me too much of one of my friend's shitty boyfriends. If you get easily annoyed by painfully average guys being love interests of super-powered women, I'd avoid this story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
meant2breading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
As a reader new to fantasy in adulthood over the last six months, this felt like a nice, quick entry level fantasy read to start with. I really love the concept of the various abilities and aspects of the world building, but wanted more explanation and detail of that within the story. I am sure I will learn more as I keep going. In all honesty, I am motivated to read through them all so I can get to the Six of Crows duology. š I didnāt rate this higher stars as for me it doesnāt stack against some of the other fantasy books I couldnāt get enough of.
Lastly, itās hard for me to read aboutanimal death.
Lastly, itās hard for me to read about
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
milkylilia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Stuff happens but it sure doesn't feel like it. Every character ultimately falls flat and no one stands out. Anyone remotely interesting is a brief side character whose existence feels like it's only serving Alina in the story (Genya, Baghra etc.) I get that they aren't the focus, the book would surely be better if they were, but no one feels real. I kinda just ended up hating everyone.
The worldbuilding and lore are starting off great, but the way its presented just isn't it. The story just doesn't have the cast to back it up. It feels hollow.
Also it was personally horribly triggering to me because (TW)I see so much of my abuser and rapist in the Darkling. . I don't understand how his behaviour isn't talked about more.
The worldbuilding and lore are starting off great, but the way its presented just isn't it. The story just doesn't have the cast to back it up. It feels hollow.
Also it was personally horribly triggering to me because (TW)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death and Sexual assault
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
So I read the Six of Crows duology first because I loved the Crows in the TV series. But I want to now read the King of Scars duology and was told that in order to fully understand the next 2 books, I must read the trilogy. Plus the show got cancelled and I need to know how it ends š
Very true to the Netflix show, which is maybe why I got so bored with the book because I knew what was coming! A little too much telling over showing especially in the middle when itās less action packed. There was a lot of good world building without info dumping right away which I always appreciate!
Very true to the Netflix show, which is maybe why I got so bored with the book because I knew what was coming! A little too much telling over showing especially in the middle when itās less action packed. There was a lot of good world building without info dumping right away which I always appreciate!
Entertaining enough, the first third was good but by the halfway point I was ready to be done š©
The last couple of chapters were good and back to action packed, it really slumped in the middle. Alina is the typical YA āchosen oneā in that she constantly points out how sheās not pretty which got annoying.
I need to read book 2 soon simply because it is a library book otherwise I wouldnāt be in any rush to continue the series. Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom are waaay better and Iām hoping the King of Scars duology is better too š¤š»
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Death of parent
lucien_png's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Genocide, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse
patchedspines's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: War
cnannery19's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War
justcallmeemily's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I continue to not understand why people dislike this book so much. I had so much fun reading it and I can't wait to read the rest of this series.
I didn't want to put it down at all. I felt so immersed into the world that at times I genuinely felt like I was there.
The only reason it's not a 5 star is because I didn't feel like anything in the plot was surprising. Of course I was very happy when I guessed the plot twist but I shouldn't have been able to guess everything that was going to take place throughout the book. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it was a little too predictable for my tastes. Even when I was actively trying not to guess where it was going to go.
Thankfully, predictablility doesn't mean I can't thoroughly enjoy a story.
I didn't want to put it down at all. I felt so immersed into the world that at times I genuinely felt like I was there.
The only reason it's not a 5 star is because I didn't feel like anything in the plot was surprising. Of course I was very happy when I guessed the plot twist but I shouldn't have been able to guess everything that was going to take place throughout the book. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it was a little too predictable for my tastes. Even when I was actively trying not to guess where it was going to go.
Thankfully, predictablility doesn't mean I can't thoroughly enjoy a story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Genocide, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and War