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lu_debord'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: Ableism, Murder, Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, and Vomit
Moderate: War, Sexual assault, and Slavery
yliana'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? Yes
5.0
this book was so amazing, I can't believe it took me this long to get around to it. I loved the shadow and bone show and the crows scenes were my absolute favorites so I was beyond excited to finally read this book. Leigh bardugo is so great for how she was able to write the tense fight and heist scenes in a way that made me feel like I was watching a movie. my heart was pounding every time.
I was completely invested in this story and every time I had to stop reading to do something else, I had brain fog because of how engrossed (only word I can think of) in it. it felt like I was with the characters and I love that feeling when reading a book.
even though I know I wouldn't last a day in ketterdam, it really does feel like home. now I have to go find some ketterdam ambience videos on YouTube lmfao
and HELLO!? kaz is just so amazing in every way, even with his faults. obviously I can't speak for anyone who actually have touch aversion but it seemed to me like it was written very well, especially with how conflicted he felt with his feelings for Inej. he is just so badass and attractive for no reason. he went through so much as a kid and it's really hard seeing how quickly he had to grow up and that he's essentially turned into a bit of a monster just to survive. I hope he has a happy ending, whatever that looks like for him.
Inej is my absolute favorite character other than kaz. she has overcome so much shit in her life and I really admire how she sticks to her faith through it all. I think it adds a lot of depth to her character that she commits all of these violent acts that directly go against her beliefs yet still keeps her faith in them. she's also just so cool and I would love to be friends with her T-T
quick notes:
Nina and Matthias? chef's kiss
Jesper and wylan? their banter is everything and I'm so excited to see them portrayed in the next season of shadow and bone
Jesper and kaz? I can't wait to see more of them in crooked kingdom and I really hope that Jesper is able to regain kaz's trust
this book is genuinely one of the best I've read this year and I'm not excited to have to say goodbye to the crows in crooked kingdom T-T
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Murder, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
Minor: Ableism
soph22'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: Kidnapping, Trafficking, Child death, Slavery, Body horror, Classism, Death, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Blood, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, Ableism, Gore, Abandonment, Drug use, and Forced institutionalization
perhappiness'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Ableism, Classism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
cosmicwillow'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
2023 edit: bumped up to 5 stars. i love this book so fucking much, idk why i haven't continued to book 2 after all these years, because it's truly one of my forever faves.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Fatphobia and Ableism
ollie77777's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Slavery, Torture, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Grief, Ableism, Addiction, Gun violence, Trafficking, and Violence
hopesandfears'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
(and shout out Kaz Brekker as disabled rep who beats people with his walking stick, a disabled icon)
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Sexual assault, and Vomit
mnm7forlife's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Ableism
abigail_reads06'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: Death, Violence, Blood, and Slavery
Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism
seren'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: Addiction, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Classism, and War
Moderate: Alcohol, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Racism, Drug abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Ableism, Torture, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Drug use, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Sexual violence