Reviews tagging 'War'

Cuore oscuro by Naomi Novik

92 reviews

barbora_j's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, War, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual assault

Minor: Gaslighting

ratnipulated's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was very fun to read. I had an amazing time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Vomit, and War

wildflower_magic's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

This book was so intriguing. It had twists and mysteries that I did not predict. I loved the characters and the second half of the book had me on the edge of my seat. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War

Moderate: Grief and Sexual assault

Minor: Sexual content

cocopuff3438's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Something like a grim fairytale meets howl’s moving castle

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and War

Moderate: Sexual assault

valegbecerra's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

A hard read. Good environment but no character development, slow and boring prose, underwhelming friendship arc, a magic system conveniently designed to make the protagonist win every battle without having to give structure to the book and a weird pedophile 0 chemistry love story with a 150 man with nothing but audacity and a bad attitude.

The writing was bizarre, the name of the protagonist must have been said every 3 words.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, War, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

kaitrates's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

There's something about the way Naomi Novik writes tension that just gets me. 🥵

Uprooted is spooky, atmospheric, tension-filled fairytale involving a creepy sentient wood, a mysterious lord (and wizard) called The Dragon, and a heroine who was never supposed to be picked.

The less you know going in, the more fun this one is IMO.

The battle scenes had my heart pounding, the romantic subplot was paced and executed to perfection (in other words: i was giggling and fanning myself and kicking my feeties in delight), the writing was immersive AF, and I never knew what was coming 'round the bend.

The weakest part of the book is after a location change. Novik's settings always feel so real but when she changes them (*coughGoldenEnclavescough*), it never feels like it actually serves the story. Add in a dose of court politics and this section dragged. Thankfully, its quite short.

I devoured this one and couldn't put it down. It felt like the very pages were imbued with magic luring me in and urging me on until the end. 

One note about the content warnings: there is an attempted SA but it is brief and not completed. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Adult/minor relationship, and War

Minor: Sexual assault

SA is attempted and brief.

k_fry's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, War, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore

Moderate: Miscarriage

rlider's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content

laynerinke's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, War, Blood, Death, and Gore

Moderate: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

nicoreads333's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious 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

This is the 2nd book I’ve read by Naomi Novik, and I have to say she is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I admire her unique writing style and ability to weave complex, yet gripping stories that keep the reader engaged and curious until the end. It’s a rare quality, and she showcased beautifully in uprooted. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and War

Minor: Sexual assault