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The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout

38 reviews

xwritingstoriesx's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

4.5 stars! What an ending! I loved every single second of this book but the ending was something else entirely. I cannot wait to pick up the next book.
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jennyburchtree's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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immdanii's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • 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

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fireheart_2010's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring sad 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? No

4.0

It has some hilarious banter, a little too much spice, a bit of an unhealthy relationship, violence, blood, and child death, and betrayal but, it was a great read as it was well written, keeps you on your toes, has a strong female lead who is only becoming stronger, we see more of the world, and get to know new characters. The ending was a masterpiece and I’m eager to read the 4th one
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ceruleanshelves's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective 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? No

3.0

While enjoyable, my main complaint is the repetition in this book. JLA has a tendency to repeat jokes, phrases, and reiterate information a bit much in all her series, but this book really pushes it for me. Of course Poppy's going to have a million questions, she was raised in an extremely controlled environment and part of a society that's been lied to for centuries about their entire history and even the present day. Give her a break.
At this point, I'm feeling like books 1 & 2 should've been combined, and I have a feeling I'm going to think this book and book 4 should as well. The series needn't be drawn out the way she's deciding to go because it's sacrificing the quality of storytelling for readers in favor of selling more books.

I know you love to write JLA but I'm begging you to hire a new developmental editor again.

That being said, I still love Cas and Poppy (and no I won't lose my shit
when there's threesome/throuple Joining.
)
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hannalizzy's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.75

This book was incredible. My favorite in the series so far! Poppy’s character development in this book is fierce, and one to admire. There were a few jaw dropping moments where I audibly gasped, and I burned through the book very quickly because I could hardly put it down. Casteel and Poppy are one of my favorite fictional couples ever and Poppy is SO badass. I CANNOT wait for the next book!
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vladtheimpaler's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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taylorjayne's review against another edition

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This book man, this book! 

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It was terrible. 

The main characters were reduced to characterisations of themselves and ANY fun quirks or qualities about them were removed.


They had sex after she resurrected a DEAD CHILD I mean I don't even know if she cleaned the blood off her hands, it was gross. 

Anyways I DNF'd at 59% and this book put me in the biggest reading slump for months.
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jessannderson's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny sad 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? No

5.0

Definitely my favourite book of the series, poppy actually stopped asking questions every line. The ending is such a cliffhanger but I love poppy’s character development.
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studytea's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional
  • 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

3.75

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