Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland

24 reviews

frantic_vampire's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

5.0

This is one of the best fantasy books I think I’ve ever read! Everything about this book was absolutely incredible. From the anxiety rep to the queer rep to the political intrigue, everything was so well done. And I just wanted to live between the pages of this book and never have it end! I loved Kadou and Evermer, the level of chemistry and character development between them was fantastic! Even the side characters were amazing and had me giggling at every turn. I loved all of them and I honestly can’t wait to dig into the other books set in this world. A Taste Of Gold And Iron is getting five stars! And if you haven’t read it yet, I would highly recommend it. 😊

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racism and Violence

Minor: Eating disorder

dreamerfreak's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug use and Grief

vanillatwilights's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Violence and Murder

the prince spends the first third of the book with undiagnosed severe anxiety and panic disorders that andbthere is recounting of no less than three severe episodes, which result in bad decision making. It is heavy and most focused on in the first 3rd if the book; the political intrigue in the last two thirds takes over center focus after a few key confidante are made aware of the prince's mental health issues and he is supported.

ceruleanseas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol

Minor: Grief

kimschouwenaar's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

• 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

Is the story plausible? Not exactly.

Is it historically accurate? Probably not.

Is it enjoyable? Yes, but I will not be re-reading, and this has not become one of my favourite reads.

Besides the fact that I just could not connect to the two main characters, the pacing is off. Some scattered moments were exciting, but overall I was a little bored. Then there is the wording and dialogue, which was a peculiar mix of historical and modern speech. For some it might work, but for me it was confusing. 

Additionally, I simply do not understand why in such a seemingly modern and advanced society, there is such an ignorance towards mental health issues. There are multiple characters using neo-pronouns (a fact I absolutely ADORE), they seem to have equal rights for men and women, and the sultan is a woman with a new-born (!!!!) (Zeliha and Eyne were an absolutely delightful addition to the story). Also, there was an aro-ace character that uses çe/çem/çir!

It could have been great, but to me it wasn’t. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Sexual content, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

discarded_dust_jacket's review

emotional hopeful mysterious 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

3.25

This was a beautiful story. I have such a soft spot for serious, measured, bodyguard-type love interests. And I’m not someone who suffers from panic attacks, but I thought the depictions of Kadou’s anxiety disorder were handled well. 

This is entirely personal preference, but I would’ve liked if the pacing of the romance was a bit quicker. I understand it’s a slow burn, but this was a SLOOWWWWW burn, lol. Again, totally personal preference. It was still a joy to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Confinement, Drug use, and Kidnapping

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, and Classism

alxjasper's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Really good character relationships and tension but not very strong narratively.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

thecatconstellation's review

adventurous hopeful 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

4.25

I love the anxiety rep & the gender and sexuality rep. Cuuuuteeee relationship. Decent plot. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Drug use, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War

vivavia's review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism