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angelofthetardis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really do like the story of Throne of Glass; yes, it is relatively predictable and doesn't quite give you the full depth of the 'Life or death competiton' trope, but it's an easily digestible narrative with interesting characters and clear scope for more, which is perfectly acceptable for the opening salvo in a series. I just think it's unfortunate that this was initially pitched as a YA series - it works, but it just feels like something is missing... it needs the extra grit, darkness and detail to bring out its full potential.
As always, Elizabeth Evans' narration is very good - her range of voices for each character is fab; she is almost a one woman full cast! Although there are a few voices she uses that are just a bit too similar to those used in the Crescent City audios, so there were moments where I had to remind myself which Fae world I was inhabiting!
The main issue I have with this audio is pacing. I know a lot of people listen to their audios at quicker-than-normal speeds, but I just can't do it. I might be a speed reader, but I'm not a speed-listener! The upside is that I get to be fully immersed in the world. The downside is that it makes even the most pacy books feel a bit drawn out. In this case, I found the story dragged on just a leetle bit too long for my liking. I think this book suits my reading pace better, and I certainly got more out of the visual.
But I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of the series in this format. And then again in Graphic Audio format when they get her! SJM may as well have direct access to my bank account at this point...
Moderate: Murder, Torture, Blood, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, War, Xenophobia, Grief, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Suicide attempt
earthie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Unique in some ways, but felt very much like the Tamora Pierce Tortall universe, both in writing and character development (and even plot, now thinking about it more). Fun in a way that isn't complicated.
I'd recommend this book for YA audiences, or adults who don't mind the mushy feelings of youth.
I love that the book has an overly talented female main character *and* that she is extremely unique in her talents and backstory.
Graphic: Blood, Slavery, Murder, Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Physical abuse, Confinement, Torture, Misogyny, Genocide, Classism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Islamophobia
Minor: Genocide, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Confinement, Police brutality, and Xenophobia
vishnork's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Vomit, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Violence, War, Xenophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape
violentpeach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gore, Trafficking, Xenophobia, Grief, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death of parent, Slavery, Colonisation, and Genocide
Minor: Vomit and War
brittany_jean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Blood, Drug use, Xenophobia, Violence, War, Murder, Racism, Slavery, Death, Gore, and Confinement
cabalus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.25
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Gore, Child abuse, Hate crime, Death, Child death, Colonisation, Genocide, Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, Murder, War, Xenophobia, Racism, Torture, and Violence
liliana_b'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: Slavery, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Xenophobia, Drug use, Confinement, Murder, and Death of parent
syd_g's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Xenophobia, Death, Slavery, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This starts out slow and a little boring. I liked the competition. I found the love triage boring by comparison. There is good worldbuilding and I do find the characters interesting.
Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Slavery, and Xenophobia
nerdkitten'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
2.75
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Blood, Death, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Colonisation, Torture, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Physical abuse, Body horror, Drug use, Medical content, Slavery, and Addiction
Minor: Animal death, Trafficking, Xenophobia, Rape, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Alcohol, Confinement, Death of parent, Deportation, Genocide, Sexual content, and Sexual violence