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lizard800's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Blood, Violence, Torture, Gore, War, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Slavery
niclantsov'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
5.0
This took an unexpected turn, I didn’t expect to love this book this much, considering I hated ACOTAR. This was definitely a 180 (degree) from the first book.
I started reading this and I could not to stop, I literally devoured a 200+ pages in one sitting, I hadn’t eaten breakfast yet. One of my many complaints on the first book was that it was so bland and flat, the plot and the writing, but with ACOMAF everything changed. It made me remember why I fell in love with Throne of Glass in the first place and it reminds me of the wonderful writing and the intricate plot of SJM.
So yes, ACOMAF is everything I wished for and beyond.
In here, we meet with some new interesting characters that I adore so much. I do wish that we have multiple POV though, it would’ve been so so good. Not necessary Rhys' but other characters, perhaps Amren or Azriel (this male intrigued me). I love that this has a founding family trope, which is the trope that I always look in a book, it warms my heart, the trope, and as always SJM delivers. We’ve got the endless banter the heartfelt conversation, the emotional deep feelings to each other, parfait *chef’s kiss. They are not characters, they’re my friends.
Let’s talk about the plot. It’s definitely more treacherous than the first book, and has greater impact to the characters and their world. It never bores me, from page one until the very last cliffhanger that literally made me scream uncontrollably and shatter my heart, thank god I was home alone otherwise my family would be very very concern. Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, and time flew by. Honestly if I was unhinged I could finish a 656 pages book in one day, but 'tis something to be savoured rather than devoured, hence I postponed on finishing this yesterday, truthfully am afraid of book hangover.
And I just love how SJM leaves crumbs which at that time it doesn’t feel important until they are. And she is a master of foreshadowing, I reread that part from acotar when I reached chapter 54 (if you know what I mean), that’s a mastermind behaviour if I do say so myself.
5/5 loved this book.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gore, Murder, and Death
itsmelaurenc'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Kidnapping, Torture, Vomit, Sexism, Grief, Murder, and Classism
ziracrow's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Gore, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Classism, Misogyny, War, Abandonment, and Sexual assault
underscoresyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
dayanitha's review
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Gore
twix3780's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
At times, Feyre pissed me off. The attack on Velaris was just one of those times. Her downfall is to not act in the moment, but to wait and take in the scene while deciding what she is going to do, she knows that she wants to help, but yet still doesn't move. I found myself screaming during the attack on Velaris: "Feyre, you have the power of seven high lords. Do something."
The book made me want to throw it multiple times, and most of those times were because of Feyre's ineptitude. What is the point in her having all these powers if she's not using them?
Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, War, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Blood and Confinement
Minor: Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Death
angelica95's review
- 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
Graphic: Death, Blood, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Gore
Moderate: Grief, Torture, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
sabrina88's review
- 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: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Vomit, Gore, and Death
usuallyaudio's review
- 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
3.0
Though still not a fan of our main character, the surrounding characters were more interesting (and less cringey) than book one.
I have to note- why did SJM have to use the term "puking your guts up" so many times?? There is a lot of mention of vomit but it is always using that term. Not relevant to the plot but so frequent that I had to bring it up.
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Gore, Sexual content, War, and Vomit
Moderate: Blood and Torture
Minor: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Slavery