zone_a3's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-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
This book is a political intrigue, erotica, epic fantasy. In that order.
Graphic: Sexual content, War, Death of parent, and Torture
Moderate: Trafficking, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Abandonment
laura_mcloughlin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
One of my all-time favorite books! I have read this book a lot, in fact it lives on my Kindle (along with the 3rd one in the series) in case I'm without a book to read (or not liking the book I'm reading).
Fair warning - it takes awhile for the Plot to get started. The first 40% of the book is world building. It is (mostly) interesting world building but you may (like me the first time I read it) start wondering when things will really get moving. But once the Plot starts it is hard to put down.
I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys epic fantasy (especially those set in what is clearly our world, with just a few tweak). Phedre is an amazing heroine and Jacqueline Carey is an auto-read for me.
Fair warning - it takes awhile for the Plot to get started. The first 40% of the book is world building. It is (mostly) interesting world building but you may (like me the first time I read it) start wondering when things will really get moving. But once the Plot starts it is hard to put down.
I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys epic fantasy (especially those set in what is clearly our world, with just a few tweak). Phedre is an amazing heroine and Jacqueline Carey is an auto-read for me.
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, War, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Rape
leopardteeth's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.75
Graphic: Gore, War, Rape, Torture, Slavery, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
2.0
I don't usually read fantasy, but this was recommended by someone I trust... No regrets reading it because it is good to read outside my comfort zone... But I still don't love fantasy.
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Death and Death of parent
BDSM
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