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Sword Catcher - Die Chroniken von Castellan by Cassandra Clare
3 reviews
k_swizzle44's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The narrative and characters were well done and interesting, it was hard to put the book down as the end of chapters left me wanting more.
My only problem was that the descriptions of things and places were often over worded and felt unnecessary as well as frequently having the same descriptor words right after each other.
Overall is was filled with adventure, mystery and some romance which I enjoyed greatly !
My only problem was that the descriptions of things and places were often over worded and felt unnecessary as well as frequently having the same descriptor words right after each other.
Overall is was filled with adventure, mystery and some romance which I enjoyed greatly !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Physical abuse, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Rape, and Sexual assault
mobkima's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 STARS
Half of this book is very slow exposition, so if you do not like that then lord-almighty you will STRUGGLE! Like half this book felt like beautiful descriptions of clothes and architecture. Though, once the plot actually gets moving, it is a relatively fun ride that shouldn't disappoint too many YA readers, especially those who love Cassandra Clare.
I will most likely be getting the second book because by the end, I did really enjoy the world building and the characters presented! I don't CARE if the hardback is so much bigger than the rest of my puny paperbacks!
Half of this book is very slow exposition, so if you do not like that then lord-almighty you will STRUGGLE! Like half this book felt like beautiful descriptions of clothes and architecture. Though, once the plot actually gets moving, it is a relatively fun ride that shouldn't disappoint too many YA readers, especially those who love Cassandra Clare.
I will most likely be getting the second book because by the end, I did really enjoy the world building and the characters presented! I don't CARE if the hardback is so much bigger than the rest of my puny paperbacks!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
s0litarybe3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol