Reviews tagging 'Child death'

A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

120 reviews

mjwhitlock18's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I read this begrudgingly, after loving ACOMAF and being supremely disappointed by ACOWAR. This book is 50% training montages, 35% gratuitously unnecessary sex scenes, 10% good female friendships and women surviving traumatic shit, coming out stronger on the other side, and 5% plot. There is absolutely too much smut in this book, and I’m revoking SJM’s permission to use the word seed. But I do love the relationship formed between Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie. They all needed each other, and it’s such a good representation of female friendships. And I love the sentient, romance-reading, dessert-providing House, it’s my new favorite character. 

I have some issues with the plot

1. I am so pissed at the healer for not being honestly with Feyre about her risks. Like yeah, fuck Rhys not being honest or whatever. But Madja, your first loyalty should always be the patient. 2. You can’t convince me that if 12 people have made it to Ramiel in the last 500 years, these girls who trained for less than a year can make it. Sorry, just being a realist. 3. How many times can people die and be resurrected in a series, genuine question. 4. Rhys was totally unlikeable in this book, which felt so wrong in characterization for him.

. Also, how after an entire 800 page book, half from his POV, do I still feel like I don’t know much about WHO Cassian is, on a fundamental level. (Oh I know, it’s because SJM only lets him focus on wanting Nes)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

sirkeili's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

4.5

I enjoyed the change of authorial voice in the novel, as much as I adore Feyre, I felt her tale has concluded in a way that suits her, and it gives us a chance to interact with the extended circle in a more interesting way.

When we initially meet Nesta, she seemed to be shown as an antagonist in Feyre's eyes, and I felt there was more to her than her fights with her youngest sister. I'm glad I was right, because her sarcastic and cynical attitude was a fun change, as well the addressing of her own trauma was done in a very respectful way.

When reading the second book, I knew Cassian and Nesta were either "gonna fuck, become unwilling companions, or maybe be friends..." and I hit the nail on the head with each of those.  Watching them interact within the series was both frustrating at times, but being the first two throw themselves into the line of fire for the other left no doubt in my mind they were connected.

The gratuitous sex scenes were not what I was here for, but the slowly blossoming friendship between them was. When Nesta finally allowed herself to release her trauma she held in, and Cas just held her, I nearly cried.

I also adored the friendship between the Valkyries, they are so damn precious and I hope future installments feature them. Especially with the way both Gwyn and Emerie seem to have either caught the eye of the inner circle, or have been the one who's attention has been grabbed (I see you Emerie). 

Don't even get me started on baby Nyx and the Bat Boys™️ crew, I can't wait to see him interact with his family, and see the future they are trying to secure for him.

I did find the ending lacking something, almost as though Nesta's tale felt incomplete. Her sacrifice of power to save Feyre and Nyx (and spare herself a similar fate with birthing a winged babe) was heartwarming, but I felt Nesta deserved a little more.  I hope she get a chance to get that in future installements.

I think it's hard to address such a sensitive topic, but as someone who also experiences PTSD, I felt for Nesta. She didn't want to be a burden, but at the same time she was causing her own destruction. 

The book places a heavy emphasis on platonic, romantic and familial love. Sorrow and grief cannot truly be cured or contained, but rather they can be tended to and lessened by those you surround yourself with. 

It was a lovely read, and I will very much miss Nesta's snark and quick wit that the Archeron sisters all share. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Torture, Kidnapping, and War

louisa_pennyfeather2021's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I always somewhat liked Nesta. I don't know why, but there was something about her I thoroughly enjoyed. And now I adore her. I'm so happy she got a good story and a chance.

I think it goes without saying that this book had me in a death grip to finish reading it. I don't know what Sarah puts in her writing to make it so addicting, but I love it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

khloereads86's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Mental illness and Violence

Minor: Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

klaudia_bws's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring 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

At first it was hard for me to get into the book, because I couldn't stand the main character. I kept reading because the plot was interesting tho and I'm so glad I did. The character development was beautiful and the story was amazing and emotional. I didn't expect to love this book so much! At the end I loved the main character and I was proud of her for such an amazing change in her life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism and Child death

kellyurban's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

kaitlynnnng's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

For most of the series, I didn’t like Nesta, but, because of this book, I learned to love her. She has many flaws and often frustrated me, but I enjoyed seeing inside her mind and watching her grow.

She might be self-sabotaging, but Nesta is a bad B who still stand up to any toxic man (or woman), and we love that.

The romance!!! Oh man!!! I don’t even know what to say…I love Rhys and Feyre, and I love Cassian and Nesta.

I really enjoyed the training and Blood Rite scenes. And everything about the last few chapters! We love love love not just one strong sisterhood, but TWO.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

ahirsch00's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

Amazing story from an amazing series. It gives us a new plot from characters seen in the previous books. The character development was also incredible to see. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy

graceblackthorn's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Child death

made1ine's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail