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vr_alyssa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I was quite excited about this book as I've always really enjoyed Sarah J. Maas' books (especially the first one upon first reading). However, at the same time, due to The Court of Frost and Starlight (and future plans for ACOTAR), I was becoming somewhat hesitant about her books.
This book did not disappoint. It is quite clear that Maas' is growing as an author as this first instalment is quite different than her previous books. The style, characters, register, etc. is more aimed towards young adults (bordering adults).
I really enjoyed this book. It is super long, but I don't mind that at all! I have now read it twice and I enjoyed (and cried) both times. Like always, her books are not high-literature, but nevertheless, I really enjoy reading her books, and this one is no different. The main character is a powerhouse lady and I absolutely love it.
Definitely worth a read, especially if you've enjoyed Maas' books in the past.
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Racism and Blood
cady_sass's review against another edition
- 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
To think I almost DNFed this after 50 pages!!! Which is why I deduct half a star. The first few chapters are really hard to read, they’re nonsensical, lazy world building and make almost zero sense to the point where I felt compelled to put it down. Some friends convinced me it was worth the push so I started over and pushed through part 1, at which point I absolutely *devoured* the rest of the book. I didn’t guess any of the twists, I fell in love with all the characters, my heart broke and pieced itself back together and broke over and over again. Loved this. ACOTAR who?
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Medical content, Vomit, Slavery, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Torture, War, Blood, Classism, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual content, Sexism, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
deedubb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gore, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Drug abuse, Classism, Alcoholism, Addiction, Medical content, Violence, War, Torture, Sexual assault, Racism, Physical abuse, Drug use, Death, Animal cruelty, and Abandonment
sooaery's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, War, Drug use, Slavery, Classism, Cursing, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual content, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Torture, Confinement, Misogyny, and Vomit
Minor: Hate crime, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Child abuse
icy_queen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Slavery, War, Classism, Vomit, Sexual content, and Drug use
Minor: Sexism, Racism, and Racial slurs
ewitsemma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Mental illness, Murder, War, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Addiction, Blood, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Slavery
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Colonisation
aimnorth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Body horror, and Gore
Minor: Xenophobia and Racism
kam_be's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, War, Racism, Torture, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, Grief, Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Hate crime
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Infidelity, and Trafficking
ninamitsuki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and War
hagerheyyy's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Blood, Classism, Death, Suicide attempt, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Murder, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, and War