dwinn5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.0
book 3 on, so I stuck it out. Now that I’ve read this book, the first one feels almost unnecessary. I know a lot of the information in book 1 was critical for book 2, but it made Throne of Glass almost feel like it was all a set up for the main story, and that’s why it was so tough to get through for me. Crown of Midnight had so much more action, and the pieces of the story started to come together in ways that kept me engaged. Either way, I’m much more intrigued by the overall plot now, and I’m looking forward to the next one!
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Violence, and Gore
jana07's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Slavery, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement
dearbookboyfriend's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Grief and Slavery
theoceanrose'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
hspfost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Sexual content
lux_ludicro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Torture, Grief, Gore, Murder, and Death
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"Crown of Midnight" picks up right at the end of "Throne of Glass". Celaena has become the king's champion, but she is hardly loyal to him. She can see that he is evil, and she wants to bring him down. She quickly learns that she is not the only one who is unhappy with the king, but she struggles to uncover which alliances are true.
This sequel is violent and really veers more towards action than romance, which I think will appeal to more people. Celaena is a deeply flawed character, and I love that! She makes mistakes and takes risks to fight for what she believes in. She is admirable, strong, and the perfect person to take on the king.
This was hardly my favorite Sarah J. Maas story, but I am definitely excited to continue and see where this series is going.
Graphic: Blood, War, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
sydapel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Slavery and Sexual content
booksofautumn'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Mental illness, Slavery, Murder, Self harm, and Alcohol
annick's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Self harm, Blood, Death, Violence, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder