Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Una magia más oscura by V.E. Schwab

329 reviews

laurenbaggy's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Minor: Addiction, Confinement, Gore, and Slavery

sustainably_lucia's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

The magic system and world created by Schwab are fascinating. I was sucked right into the story from the beginning. The characters were excellently written and believable. Kell and Delilah are a great pair. My interest waned when the violence increased, but overall it was an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Blood

typedtruths's review against another edition

adventurous emotional slow-paced

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

4.25

After languishing on my shelves for nine years, I finally gave this a shot... and thoroughly enjoyed it! Schwab is a hit-or-miss episode for me; yet this one grabbed me from the onset. I'm a little nervous to dive into the sequel when it ended satisfactorily, though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death and Torture

➸ Trigger warnings for attempted rape (on-page), self-injury, alcohol consumption, graphic blood and injury depiction, death and magical resurrection of a friend & brother, murder and attempted murder, torture, gun & sword violence, and loss of autonomy (magical coercion).

woolen_pigeon's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, and Classism

wordsandrecreation's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

I loved the concept of parallel Londons! I really liked both MCs, and I'm very curious about Lila's missing eye! The writing style fit me very well, it felt fitting to the world and character and had a good flow that was easy to read. 

I found the ending a bit rushed and maybe a bit easy? I felt like suddenly everything was over and okay and back to normal. I would have liked a more ominous ending that hinted at things might not be so okay after all (I expect they aren't, as there are two more books in the series haha). So that's my main reason for not giving it a better rating, I felt like the ending didn't quite stick the landing for me. 

I'm really excited about reading more about Lila and Kell!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Violence

nat20charisma's review against another edition

5.0

The setting was exciting with parallel Londons. I loved the main characters Kell and Lila (who I found out shares my birthday). I’d love to know more about the magic system! 

This book had a satisfying conclusion, but I know it’s a trilogy. I’m curious where the second book is going to take off…

Would not recommend for anyone with a history of self harm. The magic system requires users to cut themselves and use their blood. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Blood

Moderate: War

Minor: Rape

Attempted Rape at the beginning of the book, and a mention of an attempted rape that ended in murder. Neither is descriptive and each is short. Magic is blood magic; lots of mentions and descriptions of blood and cutting.

septemberrain's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

pikkumarja's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

Hehkutetun fantasiakirjailijan se teos, joka oli helposti saatavilla suomeksi. Ihan hyvä ja ymmärrän, mistä hehkutus johtuu. Tarina kulki sujuvasti ja viihdyin kyllä kirjan parissa.

Samalla jotain jäi puuttumaan ja välillä huomasin vilkuilevani jatkuvasti sivunumeroita ja huomasin tylsistyväni. En ole varma, haluanko jatkaa trilogian loppuun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

lauramcc7's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

melist6's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Torture, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual violence