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emilywemily6'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
bubbly_lara'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Medical content, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
brekker_by_brekker'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship
noragoudie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence and War
av0universe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny and War
eveeneman'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
4.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship
fionamatilda'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship
jiao_li's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Following the events of "Shadow and Bone," Alina and Mal are now together. So the book also includes their romance and explores the complexities of their relationship. This addition injects a refreshing twist into the story, a much-needed change from what I found a bit boring.
What I find the most interesting aspect of the book is the introduction of new characters. I like Nikolai and the twins, Tolya and Tamar. Nikolai is pretty charming and with his brilliant mind, he pretty much steals the show. Maybe this book would be more interesting if he appeared more. Tolya and Tamar are also interesting characters; they are strong and unique.
I must admit this book was an improvement from the first one, but I still pretty much skimmed the contents because it was boring. While certainly better, I wouldn't go so far as to label it great—it's just okay. I keep going because I'm curious about the Grishaverse and I want to at least know what happened in each book.
Graphic: Gore and Violence
matthiasreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, and Violence
aidareads'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence and War