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haddy'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault
veganecurrywurst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
2. Der andere Punkt (und dafĂŒr kann die Autorin nichts) ist das die Ăbersetzung and machen Stellen nicht ganz perfekt war. Aber das war auch schon meckern auf höchstem Niveau.
3. Das Ende ging ein bisschen schnell. Aber dafĂŒr freue ich mich jetzt auf Band 2 đ
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Racism
Minor: Abandonment, War, and Xenophobia
navibo'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Chronic illness, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Kidnapping, Trafficking, Violence, Slavery, and Sexism
honestreviews1010's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexism, Gun violence, Trafficking, Slavery, Racism, Murder, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Genocide, Drug use, and Death
mediocre_omen'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Alcohol, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, and Drug use
grayscale08'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
4.75
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Trafficking, and Drug use
Minor: Alcohol, Child death, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia, Sexism, and Ableism
leona's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The plot was better than the previous books in my opinion, but I also thought it just felt a bit too long. I think this book was a lot stronger in its character work than its plot. The heist was interesting and I don't think I ever really found myself bored, it just felt like there was something missing to me, despite all of the characters having their moment to shine and show their abilities. The world building I think was pretty excellent, seeing a completely different side to the Grishaverse, the dirty, crime-ridden streets of Ketterdam. Bardugo really managed to create an atmosphere with this darker setting.
I've already mentioned the characters a couple of times but here I will go into some more detail. The characters we follow are very much morally grey and even anti-heroes. They are criminals doing something pretty good that will hopefully benefit the world, but for all the wrong reasons *cough* money *cough*. A lot of people disliked Inej, but I actually really liked her for the majority of the book. I have to say 'that' scene
Yep, this book is quite dark if you haven't gathered that already. I would say it is on the upper end of YA and there were a couple of gory moments which did shock me a bit at first because I'm not really good with that type of stuff but it wasn't too bad once I got used to it. The worst moment was (not a major spoiler)
To conclude, I rate it 5 stars, as I absolutely loved this book despite my complaints. It is really very character driven, gritty (for YA anyway) and I would definitely recommend giving it a chance even if you are a bit put off by the social media hype or from hating Shadow and Bone.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Vomit
Moderate: Addiction, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Alcohol, Child death, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, Mental illness, and Trafficking
Gambling / Gambling Addiction (Moderate)arisbookshelf'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Violence, Trafficking, Torture, Sexual assault, Murder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Ableism, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
This is one of my favorite books, the way Leigh describes the world and the characters is mystifying. The development of Matthias, and the family that they are in the end. I would give anything to read this again.brookereadz'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, Drug use, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Violence, Gore, Mental illness, and Death
Minor: Torture and Drug abuse
tinysierra's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
âJoost had two problems: the moon and his mustache.â pg 1
Plus sized, disability, mental illness, queer, and poc rep? *starry eyed emoji* yes pleaseeee!!
Loved the relationships between the characters. Inej and Nina are such bad*sses.
I thought the pacing was nice and kept my attention. The world building is confusing which is why I read Shadow and Bone first.
Moderate: Death, Violence, Chronic illness, Child death, Trafficking, Misogyny, Mental illness, Murder, Sexism, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Vomit