Scan barcode
skyladoragono'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? Yes
5.0
I am in love with Alexandria Bracken's writing. Like with Lore, she introduces us to this world that's haunted by the legends of King Arthur as the story naturally progresses, opting for throwing us right into the plot. And then you almost immediately hit that point of the story where the action surges and wanes, and it makes the book impossible to put down. I can't say more, as much as I want to gush over parts of this book, too much of it would be a spoiler.
I absolutely recommend this book, and I can't wait for the sequel.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Blood and Gore
callistag1'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Death, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Child death, Physical abuse, and Genocide
manaledi'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
3.75
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Gore, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Classism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
pengustorm's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment
lizzylakes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
mack_readz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Mental illness, Self harm, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
lilifane'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
It was definitely darker than I expected, with a little too much gore for my liking. But I loved the atmosphere, the writing, the fast-paced plot which never got boring, the characters and their beautiful bonding moments. It even had almost all of my favorite tropes.
I really, really hate the ending. I hate it so much. Can't wait to continue. Please, I need the sequel now.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Grief, Abandonment, Gore, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
ramunepocky'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, Death of parent, Child death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Grief
aseel_reads'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? Yes
1.75
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death, Abandonment, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, and Blood
criticalmiss'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
5.0
Had some surprising and heavy turn of events near the end that had my jaw drop open when they happened.
I really enjoyed all the characters, they felt full, diverse and developed to me, and the story enticed me to go back to finally finish The Mists of Avalon, and to pick up Legendborn. This book has me living my Arthurian best self.
Sad that I have to wait for book 2
TW: death, blood, violence, child abuse
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse