Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

34 reviews

earthie's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

Extremely addicting book, though the writing at first feels very "I'm not like other girls" vibes. It got better, however, and honestly was quite a good listen. It felt cheesy and kind of kitchy, but honestly loveable in that kind of silly way.

Unique in some ways, but felt very much like the Tamora Pierce Tortall universe, both in writing and character development (and even plot, now thinking about it more). Fun in a way that isn't complicated.

I'd recommend this book for YA audiences, or adults who don't mind the mushy feelings of youth.

I love that the book has an overly talented female main character *and* that she is extremely unique in her talents and backstory. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War

Moderate: Confinement, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Islamophobia, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism

Minor: Confinement, Genocide, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Alcohol

thebruce's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Slavery, Colonisation, and Dysphoria

Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Excrement, and Alcohol

merrow's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective 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

4.0

It’sa good story with characters who are enjoyable to read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Eating disorder, Genocide, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Alcohol

wrensreadingroom's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Deportation

ursimae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Genocide, Sexual content, Vomit, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Infidelity, Death of parent, and War

yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I devoured this book. It was easy to follow and even the slower parts were interesting. I was kept engaged and intrigued. I love Dorian and Celaena’s witty banter. The way Chaol cares for Celaena in his own way is amazing.

Celaena and Nehemiah’s friendship is precious and I love how Elena defends Celaena.

I do wish there was a clearer distinction and more organized approach when switching POVs but it’s a fun switch.

I also thought the reveal that Cain was summoning creatures was a little predictable. I was surprised to see that Perrington was controlling him and not just influencing him.

I’m excited to see where this series goes. This was a great opener.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use and Grief

Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and War

pairswellwithbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

I can’t believe I waited so long to start this series. It will put me in a book coma for sure 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement and Cursing

Minor: Drug use, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

elleclair's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Vomit

Minor: Alcohol

aammeess's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Drug use, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, War, and Classism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol

meghansarmiento97's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcohol