The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
kmoyer07's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Murder, War, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Genocide, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Torture, and Vomit
Minor: Cannibalism and Death of parent
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 it’s a fun switch.
I’m 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
embee09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Death, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
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
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This plot had SO much potential. I was expecting a fast paced story, but, alas, it was not. It was way too focused on the "romance" side (which was kinda cringe) and not enough on developing strong characters and world building. Much of the plot was quite predictable, and I have a good idea of where the next book is heading. That said, I am still interested to see where Maas takes the story.
Celaena is supposed to be this badass assassin. I found her to be pretty lackluster and annoying. She is tiny, beautiful? Ugh. Original. Honestly, she seems more vain and self-absorbed than anything else. Why are we being told about her obsession with dresses, dreams of kissing the prince , and her temper tantrums about not being invited to a ball? Shouldn't she be disciplined and ruthless after years of being the best assassin ever? How can she be such a cunning and masterfully trained assassin when people can sneak up on her so easily?
I'm not a huge fan of love triangles and I have a feeling that there is going to be a lot of back and forth between Dorian and Chaol. So we will see how that goes...
I really liked Princess Nehemia. I thought she was a really interesting character and I hope that she continues to be developed in the upcoming books.
Tropes: fantasy, slow burn, love triangle, secret identityÂ
Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, 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
aubrieanne'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Slavery, and Drug abuse
Minor: Blood and Genocide
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 can’t remember specifics to everything in this book.