The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition
- 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 do wish there was a clearer distinction and more organized approach when switching POVs but itās a fun switch.
Iām excited to see where this series goes. This was a great opener.
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Gore, Vomit, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Grief and Drug use
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, War, Torture, Alcohol, and Animal cruelty
annahnoyes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I can sense that I am going to be absolutely lost in this series for the unforeseeable future. A perfect introductory book to a series. I already feel so connected with the characters, and this book has only scratched the surface of their identities and background.Ā
The slow-burn, banter, emotional development of Celaena, world building, political intrigue, and the variety of characters, are just barely touching the surface of things that I loved about this book. There were times I audibly laughed, gasped, or gaped like a crazy person, as if I truly was there in person.Ā
I will be rushing to any store to get book 2 as soon as I wake up tomorrow morning.Ā
Moderate: Gore and Suicidal thoughts
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I like the characters, I like the world, and I love reading stories like this one and ACOTAR, that are led by some very basass women! I canāt wait to dive deeper into it all!
Graphic: Vomit, Torture, Confinement, Murder, Slavery, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Misogyny, Genocide, Suicidal thoughts, and War
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Gore, and Grief
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
lilyyyy_b's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Stalking, Child death, Child abuse, Bullying, Death, War, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Torture, Slavery, Murder, Death of parent, Cursing, and Blood
dalek_caan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Violence, Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Blood, Colonisation, Death, Misogyny, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and War
ashlynnlee_14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Slavery
Minor: Vomit and Torture
smuttymcbookface's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: War and Slavery
Minor: Addiction, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
amartin48's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Confinement, and Gore
Moderate: Racism, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Hate crime, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Racial slurs, and Vomit
Minor: War
poppiesrising's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Slavery, Suicide attempt, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts