Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

Our Dark Duet by V.E. Schwab

9 reviews

littletiramisu's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Murder, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Slavery, Violence, and War

Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent

imds's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Confinement, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Violence, and Gun violence

Minor: Death of parent

booksanna's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad 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

5.0

It took me 2 days to defrost myself from the magnificent horrible adventure that is this book. It was a rollercoaster, a more scary one. I loved the characters and the plot, despite me wishing a little more world-building was done.  The creativity and imagery used to describe the monsters was wonderful. I also loved the little poetry sections of the book, it added mysterious touch to the book. This is definitly a good read if you like fantasy/dystopians.  Also the morality of each character was so well written, I truly doubted the black/white ideals of the society. Also, I love Kate as a character.
Also the ending is so bittersweet. Henrryyyyyy whyyyyy

Why did you liveeeee? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Blood, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Terminal illness, Torture, and Confinement

natashareadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So, I am a mood reader. I read book one- This Savage Song- years ago, but only just got to this book, just now. Upon opening the pages, I was confused and had to go back and reread the last couple chapters of This Savage Song making sure I was still remembering the details correctly. 

This book picks up where book 1 left off, after Kate and August went their seperate ways. Six months. They were apart six months, fighting the monsters. But the monsters are winning. 

Now Kate is back. August will have to let her in, open up again. And the monsters are waiting, including a new one that doesn't feed in flesh or blood. Doesn't feed in souls, but on chaos and violence. 

Can August and Kate win the war that is tearing what is left of their city apart? 

I loved book one, and this was no different. I loved August and his hope to be more human than monster. And loved Kate and her resilience. And loved the story. Our Dark Duet is the conclusion of a dystopian world made between man and monster, and music, violence and hope. 
4⭐ out of 5⭐. 
1🌶️ out of 5🌶️. - YA, kissing, tension, fade to black 


Tropes: 
→ YA 
→ dystopian 
→ paranormal romance 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, Grief, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, Violence, Classism, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, War, Physical abuse, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Genocide, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, and Mass/school shootings

laurajeangrace's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, Violence, Confinement, and War

Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gore, Murder, Kidnapping, and Grief

Moderate: Torture, War, and Confinement

kassidyreads's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Death

Moderate: Confinement

lisa_m's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

I'm glad I read this book. I wasn't convinced after the first one in the series but I did enjoy reading it. I'm still not the biggest fan but I can appreciate it. 
My main issue was that I pretty much hated everyone. I did like the friendship between August and Kate and my favourite character was definitely Ilsa. But I realised that I wasn't really attached to anyone or anything in this story because I wasn't sad even though many sad and horrible things happened.

I did really enjoy the philosophical aspect and the thoughts about humanity and what it means to be good or bad and if there even is a clear distinction. I also thought the concept of a war where one side cannot kill any humans on the other side very intriguing.

All in all I would say great plot, great world building and I totally get why people like this book but it just wasn't my cup of tea. It was incredibly violent and I was kind of mentally checked out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and War

Moderate: Terminal illness and Kidnapping

creepypiespice's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Physical abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Death of parent, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, and Confinement