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maddyford'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? Yes
4.0
I already loved Cassian and this book just made me understand and love him more.
Only criticism really is that the ending felt rushed. It was kind of a slower read for me compared to the other books but the last few chapters - SO MUCH HAPPENED! I would’ve maybe liked less stairs and more depth on these later chapters but really I’m just being picky. A really emotional, dark, inspiring and contemplative addition to the series.
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Death, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Rape, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
eya_b's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
jessgraph's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Child abuse, Sexual content, Sexism, and Rape
Minor: Death and Alcoholism
amy_q13's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Grief, and Alcoholism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
grayb14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Violence, Death, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Blood, and Rape
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
padgeandpajamas'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Addiction and Blood
Minor: Cursing, Rape, War, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
witcheep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Violence, Sexual content, Grief, and Misogyny
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Child abuse
nicnacpattywac's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Child abuse
Minor: Torture
picaresquedreamer'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
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Blood, Mental illness, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, War, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
booitsbam'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
As I mentioned before, there are different ways the characters decide to initially deal with their trauma. Some hide away, some continue their fight alone, and some drown themselves in distractions; and all are also addressed as unhealthy, in varying degrees, ways to cope. It’s clear the message of this story by the end is that you shouldn’t face your trauma or past alone, it’s necessary you be open to overcome. And if you’re only open with people who relate, that’s perfectly fine. It’s okay to rely on others for help, you don’t have to isolate yourself or try to ignore your pain.
There’s even the fact that each character shown starting the journey to regain any sort of semblance of normality starts for different reasons. To prove themselves, to do better in the future, or because their family hopes, and knows, it’ll help them out of blaming and self-loathing to have a sense of purpose.
The relationships (family, platonic, and romantic) all have their own journeys as well and they develop in very realistic ways, especially for a book with a main character who just wants to push all sorts of relationship away.
This is definitely, by far, my favorite of the ACOTAR series and has made Nesta one of my favorite character.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, War, Alcoholism, Grief, Kidnapping, Violence, Addiction, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault