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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
ali1311'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Gore, and Sexism
Moderate: Blood, Genocide, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Violence, Murder, and Rape
nnylelocin'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
Moderate: Gore, Death of parent, Genocide, Blood, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Death, Slavery, and Drug use
liesthemoontells'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
Does a great job of introducing its characters and setting the scene for the saga ahead.
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Murder, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Suicide, Torture, Drug use, Genocide, Physical abuse, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: War and Slavery
Minor: Animal death
merrow'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
4.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, Vomit, War, Blood, Gore, Murder, Body horror, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Genocide
leonormsousa'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? No
4.0
It was great and exactly what I needed right now.
Was a bit too predictable at times? Sure. But it was still pretty good!
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, Bullying, Body horror, Genocide, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Death, Slavery, Sexism, War, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Blood, and Murder
smnthstrrlwd'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
What The Assassin's Blade did for setting the tone of Celaena's character development, Throne of Glass has done for the tone of the entire series. I think that it developed at a great pace without feeling rushed and had all of my favorite elements of an SJM book including the most delicious tension-building that one could ask for. I am squealing with delight over the fact that I have six more books to read in this series!
Similarly to how ACOTAR progressed and my emotional interest in characters grew to include more than Feyre, I'm now not only invested in Celaena's story but also the stories of her friends. As the series progresses, I cannot wait to see how certain relationships – both good and bad – pan out.
Moderate: Grief, Colonisation, Violence, Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Murder, and Slavery
autumnalcreature's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Gore, Murder, Violence, Genocide, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Colonisation and Classism
lilwanderingpages'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
4.25
Recomendo muito para qualquer pessoa que ame fantasia e romance. Como muitos sabem eu raramente leio e gosto de algo que não tenha nada de romance. Pois aqui tem, sem cenas eróticas e nem nada assim.
Demorei um pouco para pegar o ritmo da leitura, mas depois não queria largar. Me apaixonei por muitas personagens e o livro tem um bom equilíbrio entre focar no plot e no desenvolvimento das personagens (que tem suas diversidades e seus defeitos).
Terminei o livro louca para começar o próximo, mas nossa lc para o início de fevereiro será “A Lâmina Assassina”.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Slavery, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death, War, and Torture
ashrosereads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
But oh boy, I was not prepared for this debut novel. While Sarah’s writing in this one is that of the beginning of her career, you can see the talent and style developing before your eyes. This was a huge part of the reading experience for me as I love to evaluate the writing. As I said before, coming from ACOTAR it was such a unique reading experience.
I absolutely loved the story and the characters - Celeana is tough and wild but so cunning - probably one of my favorite characters by her. I loved how we really just jump into the world and follow her along this journey in blood, intrigue and friendships.
I 100% recommend this book. Do not expect spice - expect world building and strong fantasy elements.
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Body horror, Gore, Death, Genocide, and Slavery