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druzyquartz'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: Blood, Body horror, Gore, Death of parent, Grief, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, War, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Confinement, and Panic attacks/disorders
kkellymsu'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Genocide, Grief, Homophobia, Murder, Physical abuse, War, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
elizabethortiz96's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Slavery, War, Vomit, Violence, and Sexual violence
amyreh'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gore, and War
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Vomit
smilingsammie'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
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Gore, War, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Vomit, Classism, and Kidnapping
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, War, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Vomit, Rape, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gore, and Death of parent
alamayhem_reads'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
Everything about this book was what I have been wanting and looking for in this series. It really helped me to connect with the characters even deeper and made me want to read the rest of the books in this series ASAP.
The beginning of this book was so much fun to read. Seeing sarcastic, conniving, and sassy Feyre was everything I could ever dream of. The way she was around Tamlin and the games that she played literally had me screaming — both internally and externally.
I then loved the High Lord meeting and everything that we learned throughout that scene alone. I was literally gasping out loud and just in so much shock from every new piece of information that we were given.
I also loved being able to learn more about Nesta and Elain. It makes me really excited to read ACOSF and learn more about both Nesta. Genuinely, Elain is kind of my baby. I love her so much. She’s so sweet, pure, intelligent, and kind. I am really excited to get more insight into Nesta’s mind in ACOSF because she is so darn feisty and badass. Also her and Cassian? Heck yeah, sign me up. The chemistry in this book alone was immaculate and I can’t wait to get more content with them as well.
People are not kidding when they say the last 100 pages of a Sarah J. Maas book are insane. The last 100 pages of this novel actually had me gasping, screaming, crying, and essentially falling off of my bed. SO much happens, it is kinda insane. This is exactly why I could do literally nothing else in my day other than finish this book haha. I am genuinely still trying to process and recover from everything that happened.
In the end, this book has just solidified my love for this series and I am in awe of how incredible it was. Maas does an incredible job amping up the story and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. I cannot wait to read the rest of the books in the series and to continue being in Prythian! I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
Graphic: Violence, Vomit, and War
Moderate: Blood and Death
kmthorson2'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
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Genocide, Death of parent, Body horror, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Torture, Classism, Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and War
Minor: Rape, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Sexual violence, Stalking, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Grief, Mental illness, Sexism, and Sexual content
lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As expected, the poor writing and editing bothered me, especially the fragmented sentences.
Sample:
I had not dared to ask for more details about Cassian and Azriel — or my sisters. In terror of knowing how bad it had been — and what I'd do if their healing turned grim. What I'd bring down upon these people.
Healing. Alive and healing. I reminded myself of that every day.
Even when I still heard their screams, smelled their blood.
But I did not ask for more. Did not risk touching the bond beyond that first time.
How difficult is it to edit this book that it appeared as if the editors gave up? PSA for all the apologists for bad writing: claiming that the phrasing of the sentences is due to us reading Feyre's mind is simply a poor excuse for the poor writing. If you ever wonder why I still read this series even though I keep complaining about the writing, I can admit that I was foolish enough to buy all the books in the series before I read the first book because I succumbed to the hype. In my defense, I purchased the series when I regained my love for reading, also known as when I emerged from my 3-year reading slump, and I was too excited to buy anything that caught my interest. I am too frugal with money that I continue reading the series even if I dislike the writing, simply because I already bought all the books. Anyway.
I don't hate fantasy books being long. I actually like it when fantasy books are long because I know that it takes a lot to describe the world and give the backstories of the events and characters. BUT ACOWAR is too long, in my opinion. It could have been 200 pages shorter if Maas didn't repeat scenes over and over again.
I won't deny that I liked ACOWAR more than ACOTAR and ACOMAF.
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Blood, Death, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Death of parent, and Vomit
Minor: Confinement, Rape, and Grief
littletiramisu'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: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexism, Child abuse, Blood, Gore, Animal death, Rape, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Torture, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Vomit, War, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual assault