A review by merrow
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

Throughout this book, the action sequences are very well crafted to fit both the setting and the characters. Some of these characters really come into their own here, and the plot takes a direction that feels fitting but I didn’t fully expect.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail