Reviews

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

blackrein's review against another edition

5.0

So many things happened. It was a rush from beginning to end.

Some aspects felt a little to "bc I said so" for storytelling, but considering SJM is more about emotions and layering plot devices, I wasnt expecting hyperfixations on describing the scenery and the intricatcies of the magic systems.

Honestly, between the three separate series, you have a pretty solid idea of what magic is here and what lands you're traveling through.

Glad to see all of the cross connections coming together relatively neatly.

ljghazin04's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.75

okok love sjm duh let’s get that fact straight

this one felt slower and much more explanation heavy than most of her other books, but man did she kick it into high gear in the last 200 pages (as per usual). cried. duh. so worth it. 

secretstargallery's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

CRYING SCREAMING THROWING UP AHHHHHHHHH

grace_saav's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.25

mrssanderson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

5.0

annamary54's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

SJMCU!!!!! Okay I just finished this so I gotta process, I’ll be back later for a full review. 

dvnielletreads's review against another edition

4.0

i eat this shit up every time, istg--

5secondsofleah's review against another edition

3.0

this was still better than acosf, and for all u bitches hating on this book, now you felt MY PAIN.

tincantine's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

3.75

courtneygeauxlightly's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0