Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

1084 reviews

alexandria_sandoval's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail

bookworm2991's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-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

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One thing worth noting about Fourth Wing is its world-building. The setting—both the military academy and the broader world of dragons and warfare—feels rich and immersive, with its own rules, history, and challenges. The world isn't just a backdrop for the characters' actions; it deeply influences their decisions, relationships, and growth. The blend of fantastical elements with military training adds an exciting layer to the plot, and the consequences of the world’s harsh realities are constantly felt by the characters.

Also, the romantic tension in the story is another element that keeps readers engaged. While the relationships are important, they don't overshadow the main plot or character arcs, striking a good balance between romance, action, and personal growth.

Overall, it's a compelling mix of emotional depth, high-stakes action, and a strong character-driven narrative, making it a gripping read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, War

Fourth Wing offers a deeply engaging mix of action, emotional depth, and character growth, set against the backdrop of a brutal military academy where the stakes are life or death. The book is rich with tension, not just from physical challenges but also from the emotional turmoil the characters face.

The protagonist’s journey is particularly compelling as she navigates her internal conflict about her purpose and survival in a world that seems bent on breaking her. Her growing relationships with others, especially a complex romantic tension with a fellow cadet, add another layer of depth to the story. The eventual uncovering of hidden agendas and secrets surrounding the academy creates an intense sense of suspense that keeps the plot moving forward.

In terms of themes, the book delves into the cost of ambition, loyalty, survival, and self-discovery. It also poses the question of what one is willing to sacrifice to become something greater.

sharkticey's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail

emily117's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail

emilymichel's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Very fun read! Keeps you hooked. 
Similar to quite a few other fantasy series in style so scratches the itch.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder

Minor: Death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury

chaoticsea83's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

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Finished this in two days. Graphic Audio is simply amazing!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail

tacodonkey's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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If you like a slow burn romance this book is for you. There are many ups and down. The main focus is on Violet Soringal. She is forced into the riders quaderint will she live or will she die you will never know unless you read it 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail

anabanana_cm's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I smiled. I laughed. I gasped. I cried. I almost hyperventilated. And those plot twists. This is a masterpiece.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, War, Injury/Injury detail

luvxjujuu's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, War

Moderate: Misogyny

sgollogly's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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

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A fun and entertaining book where the real star of the show are the dragons. Xaden may be an amalgamation of Rhysand and Azriel, but it works. It's nice to see a FMC with a disability; it's sad that the only person willing to make accommodations for said character is her ginormous fire breathing death dragon, but that's Basgiath War College for you. 
The world building is fast-paced, sometimes too much so, but if you can overlook some plot holes, the relationships between the main characters and their dragons are worth it.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War