Reviews tagging 'Blood'

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

836 reviews

inadequate_hero's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Okay, this book was weak sauce. I want to say that I was told this was fairy smut, but it’s not; it’s romance with a fantasy element and that’s okay, but sheesh these characters are so unlikable. 

Having already read the second in the series, I’m just going to say I’m glad I proceeded with it. Everything is muuuuch better. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: War, Cannibalism, Gaslighting, Drug use, Rape, Excrement, Physical abuse, Grief, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Kidnapping, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Classism, Blood, Murder, Eating disorder, Death, and Abandonment

daphne_430's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Torture, Sexual content, Vomit, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Slavery, and Blood

Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty

eclwonderland2006's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, Violence, and Gore

baymax96's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Death, Violence, Blood, and Toxic relationship

jasmine20's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.0

It‘s not that great…. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Animal death, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Sexism, Bullying, and Child abuse

pawprintedpages's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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: Injury/Injury detail and Blood

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Torture, Classism, and War

xxmedicxx's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.75

The beginning was a bit slow at first but then it started to pick up towards the middle.

Feyre was a bit annoying in the beginning about wanting to leave and go back home. Like girl you have everything you want. Also Rhys!!! Talk about tall, dark, and mysterious

I'm definitely interested to see where the series takes off too! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Violence, Torture, Blood, and Vomit

natashaball's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Bullying

g4byc's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

The last 15 chapters were so worth it. wow. I was left absolutely gobsmacked and I can't wait to continue reading the rest of the series. 

Overall this story was really well-paced, nothing felt too rushed. Some aspects/plot lines were a bit predictable but it wasn't enough to make me drop this book. However, I will admit that the more racy scenes felt out of place at times and the language used within them made me cringe a bit. That aspect aside, I didn't feel bombarded by those types of scenes (thank the lord), as I found the action/adventure/world-building within the book to be so much more compelling. Was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did, especially since I wouldn't describe myself as being drawn to fantasy novels. 

I would also like to add how much I love seeing SJM serve so much face in her picture at the back of the book. like OKAYY. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Violence

tea_leaves's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Abandonment, Torture, Death of parent, Vomit, Body horror, and Sexual content