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nadiaherondale's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- 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
So I had this book forever, really, since it was published, 'cause I spent my highschool years being obsessed with Shadowhunters. But at the time I didn't end up reading it, I felt I was not longer vibing with Clare's writing and I am terrified of long books. But lately I had been wanting to read her latest series, The Last Hours, so obviously I had to finally read QoAaD, and I'm glad I did. Emma has since been my favorite Shadowhunter protagonist ever since she was introduced, she's fierce, she's independent but she feels so much emotion and empathy, and Julian... Surpassing the Herondales as my favorite boys is a feat I didn't think anyone would ever do, but he did. And the side characters are amazing, Mark, Cristina and Kieran (whose development along the series I just love, he has grown so much), the little Blackthorns (who I desperately need more about) and obviously our well known Clary and Jace.
There's just something about the way Cassie Clare writes that just entraps you. I declare myself fully back on the Shadowhunter train
There's just something about the way Cassie Clare writes that just entraps you. I declare myself fully back on the Shadowhunter train
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Torture, and Vomit
Minor: Gun violence and Transphobia
nervouspink's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and War
Moderate: Torture
tiana_king's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
So much happens in this book it really could’ve been 2. However the non stop action and high stakes was enjoyable and the ending was great. That epilogue though was a surprise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content and Torture
Minor: Body shaming and Pregnancy
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
OKAY. So I teared up not once but TWICE reading this. I will say that there is a section in the middle that was a bit long for my taste and dragged on a bit. And the back and forth of these events happening at the end. It all almost lowered my rating. And the epilogue. Hated that. BUT the TRUE ENDING 😭 so good.
Basically all I took away from this book was that I adore the Blackthorns, and Alec Lightwood is the BEST and no one can convince me otherwise.
Basically all I took away from this book was that I adore the Blackthorns, and Alec Lightwood is the BEST and no one can convince me otherwise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy