Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

259 reviews

tishag's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

I was told this book is better than the first (which I didn't really care for) and I 100% agree. This one is WAY better written than the first and the storyline was MUCH more interesting. I'm still not much of a fantasy fan, and I haven't been converted to a Maas super fan, but I definitely give her credit for her growth between the two books.

I enjoyed the fast-paced storyline, answering of lingering questions from the first book, and new issues that arose & will presumably be answered in future books. I enjoyed the characters much more in this book - everyone seemed to have mature along with the author - and the narration wasn't nearly as annoying compared to the first book.

Can't say I highly recommend the book/series because it's not my favorite genre, but I am seeing more positives than negatives and am actually looking forward to the next book...a little bit anyway 😉

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

kaz_brekkerrr's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Cursing, and Sexual content

mary_do_12's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

i have so much to say, so let me put this into a summary in 3 points:

1. AAGSAJSJFKEDKSKS
2. celaena, what THE ACTUAL FUCK?!
3. chaol please stfu. stop being annoying.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Hate crime, Forced institutionalization, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Genocide, Gore, Kidnapping, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Vomit, and Violence

noerlund's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.5

I really liked this one! A lot better than book number one! It’s like the story is really taking off now. Looking forward to read the next one! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Racism, Genocide, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Slavery, Death, Torture, Violence, and War

Minor: Sexual content

shlymiller's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Gore, and Blood

tiredtori's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Torture, Confinement, Death of parent, Gore, and Kidnapping

Minor: Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Vomit, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, and Sexual content

rpetro's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.5

Really enjoyed this, especially as the plot picked up toward the middle of the book. There was one twist at the end that I saw coming from the first book, and another that I did not expect.

 

I called it from the moment that they mentioned Aelin Galathynius that she was Celaena Sardothien. However, I was very surprised when I learned that Celaena was Fae. 

I really enjoyed Celaena’s development in this one, especially when she really came into her own dark power while rescuing Chaol, hunting Grave and fighting the monster in the portal.

 

I think the world building is decent, but could be better, especially when it comes to details about the other kingdoms. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Animal cruelty

Animal is injured during fight,

but survives

emis_books's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? Yes

5.0

Really great book. I love Sarah J. Maas’ writing style. I love the characters so much and it really made me feel everything. Screaming, crying, throwing up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, Gaslighting, and Murder

Minor: Slavery, War, and Torture

WHY DID NEHEMIA HAVE TO DIEEE. I also shipped Chaol and Celaena but whyyy did it have to end like this… also if something would’ve happened to Fleetwood j would’ve lost it.

anyeager's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Death

rorybug's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Grief