teri_b's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-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
5.0
Juliet Marillier can tell stories and she draws you as reader in with these wild and untamed lands that exist between the human settlements that are inhabited with more than trees, animals and creepy crawlies.
This second book sees Blackthorn and Grim setting out to solve another mystery that comes their way. And as they figure out the answers of the wailing tower they come to understand some more about themselves and who they are in relation to each other.
This second book sees Blackthorn and Grim setting out to solve another mystery that comes their way. And as they figure out the answers of the wailing tower they come to understand some more about themselves and who they are in relation to each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death and Murder
Spoiler
Both Blackthorn and Grim emerge from a situation of immense traumatisation and grief into the story line of this series, and this background is present in all three books, as the author follows them on their way beyond the immediate situation and where the work on healing what has been so broken starts.aseel_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this was a fun fantasy, quite slow and predictable. I enjoyed learning more about grim and I'm interested to see where his and Blackthorn's story goes next. wish there was more of a plot in this one
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual assault, and Violence
rielbelle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
Minor: Rape, Death, Murder, and Torture
moeckles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this series so much I honestly can't handle it. Will be picking up Den of Wolves as soon as I can!! Possible more coherent review to come, but, honestly, I don't know what else to say, I just love Blackthorn and Grim so much 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and Pregnancy
fraeyalise's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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
I liked this book a lot, and I definitely think it was a good read. However, I think I liked the first book better. I am really eager to see what the next book is all about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt
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