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lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
It’s really incredible historical fiction with just a tiny hint of fantasy (with the assassins being daughters of Mortain and having some death-related abilities). The court intrigue and immersion in the world are unparalleled.
However: strong disclaimer that this series (and this book in particular, more than I remember from the first trilogy) contains lots of historically realistic violence against women, including coercing young women into being mistresses, death in childbirth, and humiliation relating to marriage and virginity.
However: strong disclaimer that this series (and this book in particular, more than I remember from the first trilogy) contains lots of historically realistic violence against women, including coercing young women into being mistresses, death in childbirth, and humiliation relating to marriage and virginity.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content
kaitbex's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
bani's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Death, Violence, Religious bigotry, and War
kassidyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Death and Violence
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Sexism and Violence
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