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maira_h'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
4.0
For me, this book is much, much better than an Enchantment of Ravens by the same author.
Part of the reason why is probably because of how this book actually has a plot and not just vibes. The pacing is also really well done. The reason why I slowed down towards the end of the book is probably because of how a bit predictable everything turned out to be. I was expecting more from Elisabeth since she's the main character and all but apparently, there's a reason why the title of the book is 'Sorcery of Thorns'. Still, I would love to know more about our badass female protagonist.
One thing I absolutely loved about this book is probably the magic system. The way the books are somehow alive gave me major Hogwarts Library/ Ghibli vibes. The way the books behaved actually gave life to the story itself and I found myself endeared to some of them.
Minor: Blood
bexi'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
5.0
I was excited to read it every night. I didn't want it to end and I'm low-key sad that I finished it. There's a companion novella and yes, I am going out to the nearest bookstore tonight to purchase it.
Shoutout to booktubers for putting this book on my radar. And for comparing it to Howl's Moving Castle - that was the selling point for me. If you enjoyed HMC (book or movie), pick this up because I agree with the comparison.
Now somebody please adapt this into a miniseries for television because I wants ittt 😭
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Child abuse, Child death, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders
rem_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Child death, and Animal death
lizgom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed Nathaniel’s personality and I think that’s why it was an enjoyable romance. He’s witty, sarcastic, humorous and flirty. Elisabeth is probably one of my favorite heroines. She’s everything I want from a main character. I have a tendency to dislike FMCs and I think this speaks volumes about how Elisabeth was written. She’s a girl who grew up in a Library full of grimoires and builds an immunity to magic. Her courage was something admirable throughout the book, I didn’t get the “god she’s so dumb” vibe I usually get from most female protagonists. (Feyre from ACOTAR I’m looking at you.) I genuinely rooted for Elisabeth. I often get frustrated by how naïve most FMCs are written. Hands down Elisabeth is my favorite character written so far.
The romance in this book wasn’t the main plot so if you’re looking for a specifically romance book then you might be a little disappointed because this is a very very light romance. The plot had quite a few things going on. However, it wasn’t overwhelming.
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Child death
moonchild_cos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
mirrorcover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Classism, Abandonment, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Misogyny, Confinement, Sexual assault, and Panic attacks/disorders
noxygens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Moderate: Blood, Death, Gore, and Panic attacks/disorders
cady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
raypaws's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, and Misogyny
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
filipateodoro'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? No
4.0
It could've been a 3.5, but the fun I had reading it and the *awesome* magic system bumped it up to a solid 4 stars.
Moderate: Blood and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Murder, and Trafficking