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leahegood's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Just finished my third read of this book and it's just as good every time. The first time through, I was just trying to keep up with the story. The second time through I was busy being surprised by all the details and foreshadowing I didn't catch my first time through, and I was able to begin enjoying Shallan's character more since I was kind of bored by her in books one and two my first time through. In this read, I enjoyed being able to relax into the story more fully, and I found myself appreciating Adolin more than I have in the past.
Kaladin is still 100% my favorite, though.
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
sab7800's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death, Racism, Blood, War, Sexism, Misogyny, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Slavery
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Suicide attempt
bearystarry's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Child abuse, Violence, Murder, Confinement, Death, Blood, and Ableism
Moderate: Classism, Grief, and Alcohol
oldladysadie'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? Yes
5.0
ETA: The longer I sit with this book, the more I love and appreciate everything about it. This may actually be one of my favorite books. 5 Stars ⭐️
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Slavery, Confinement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Animal death, and Classism
nytephoenyx'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
4.5
I rooted for Shallan and feared for Kaladin and just generally enjoyed the whole thing. More than I expected. I’m here for the rest of the series - I have no idea what will happen next.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Murder and Genocide
Minor: Slavery
kirstym25'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: War, Death, Child abuse, and Violence
nekoshka'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: Animal death, Death of parent, Death, War, Violence, Child abuse, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal cruelty
lesbianism_is_awesome'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
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Death, Murder, War, Mental illness, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism, Colonisation, Sexism, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Animal death
olivia_goode'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
4.0
Good - this story was engaging, and I felt like the last 500 pages all kept up a fast, intense scenes with some truly incredible reveals. The character development was nicely done and I love seeing everyone grow and falter.
The little extra bits from across Roshar remain very interesting, I love peeking into the other countries and possible radiants.
Also, other than Hoid I think I found another connection to the cosmere but I’m waiting to research lore until I’m caught up to avoid spoilers. Still super fun!
The bad- the first 40% of the book was a bit of a slog for me. I felt like this was all needed, but it was hard to go from way of kings to this.
Overall, an excellent continuation!
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Murder
jodean'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
4.75
Graphic: Classism, War, Slavery, Death, Colonisation, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Violence, and Blood