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karamoore1702's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Torture, Rape, Blood, Physical abuse, Violence, Child death, Vomit, Death, War, Cursing, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
captkaroi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do absolutely love the portrayal of trauma and panic/anxiety attacks. I had to pace myself because it triggered my anxiety, and to me that makes it excellent writing.
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Rape, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Torture, and Suicide attempt
jess7070'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
5.0
I like how the 'goodies' are morally grey, not all actually 'good'. Keeps things interesting.
Read this within 24 hours, and I'm immediately on to book two.
100% would read again in a few years.
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
maggies'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
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Gore, Vomit, Violence, Confinement, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual content
bangiebangs's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
I'm much more interested in the MMC. I find that the big reveals here are somewhat obvious early on
What I didn't like are the secrets upon secrets, and the complaints about them... again, reminded me of Aelin, and I'm not a huge fan. I feel like the MFC feels really young and somewhat immature against the MMC. I do appreciate the treatment of trauma here, though.
And finally, the world-building is really good here, loads going on, but revealed - for the most part - in a way that makes you want to learn more. The only complaint here is the use of "better not call her" without any hint who she might be. I find that annoying.
All that said, heed the CNs, this gets dark. But it's good, and I'm already reading the next book!
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
dovahkiin_shea'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
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Rape
samantha_ellen's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Violence, and Toxic relationship
jenniday's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Lady of Darkness was a bit predictable and heavily borrows themes from other popular fantasy novels, but I don’t care. It was a lot of fun and I found myself invested in the story. It could also benefit from being edited again. Off to read book 2!
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Sexual violence, and Torture
terra_locher'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
3.5
Moderate: Child death, Sexual violence, Violence, Torture, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders