The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
caitlyn_kittle_kinnick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Genocide, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Eating disorder, Murder, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Classism, Violence, War, and Death
pairswellwithbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Slavery
Moderate: Cursing and Confinement
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Classism, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, Hate crime, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse
aammeess's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Slavery, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Grief, Drug use, Addiction, Colonisation, Confinement, Death of parent, Torture, and War
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Sexism, Animal death, and Misogyny
infjkiki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Slavery, Drug abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Rape
ladydeathnesta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Slavery, Sexism, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Classism, Bullying, Body horror, and Abandonment
All of the content warnings are really for the whole series, as I canāt remember specifics to everything in this book.cait's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Death of parent, Gore, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Vomit, Body horror, Child death, Child abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, War, Blood, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Genocide, Murder, and Slavery
ashleynp24's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
I am reading this as the first book Iām the series, even though a lot of people say you can read it third.Ā
I liked her relationship with Nehemia a lot and love the female friendship angle. I feel that a lot of the relationships between champions could have been built up more, especially hers with Nox.
Chaol and Celaena probably had my favorite dynamic in the book, and I like them together more than her and Dorian even though heās kind of the main love interest. Itās giving ālove triangleā for most of the book so Iām excited to see where it goes.Ā
Great world building so far and Iām interested to see more of it as she fights for her freedom.
Graphic: Genocide, Drug use, Classism, Slavery, Body horror, Violence, Kidnapping, Blood, Physical abuse, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, Grief, Death, Vomit, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders
jrdnltrn'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
5.0
Moderate: Genocide, Murder, Sexual content, Death, Gore, Sexism, Violence, and Classism
vaguely_pink'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Blood, Body horror, Gore, and Drug use
Minor: Alcohol, Suicide, War, Gaslighting, Classism, and Sexism
heathersinkwell's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Also, keep in mind this is a YA book, not an adult fantasy book. It's comparable to GoT but it's not GoT (which is adult fantasy). There is a decent amount of telling, not showing. Again, I expect that in a YA book.Ā
People complain about Celaena being whiney or "not assassin-like."
So, despite the hype, I tempered my expectations and enjoyed the book for what it is. I'm excited to read the rest of the series!
Tropes:
-enemies to lovers
-love triangle
-chosen one
-banned magicĀ
-good vs evil
-reluctant hero
-orphan hero
Graphic: Slavery, Grief, Classism, Death of parent, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Cannibalism, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Drug use, Rape, and Sexual harassment