Reviews tagging 'Violence'

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30 reviews

lvl52_grant's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.5

At first I wasn't as into this book as the first, just didn't have the same emotional hook as the first, but I carried on because I love the characters so much. As the plot progresses and the gang gets tied up in the politics of a new city, and they meet new people, the high intensity heists sunk their hooks into me and I couldn't put it down. With a twist ending, I can't wait to finish the trilogy and see what happens next with my lovable thieves.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

canopicfemme's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense slow-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

sporemiette's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

I was worried at first that this book would follow the same formula as the first

(dashing rogues working towards a mad heist only to be forced into a scheme bigger than them by a powerful third party)

but I was pleasantly surprised. Also pleasantly surprised to see more representation in this installation. To think that a book published in 2007 has better queer rep than most books published today. sigh. I have to say though, I'm not a big fan of Lynch's reoccurring habit of

offing prominent female characters. First the Capa's daughter, now Ezri. I dread for Sabetha's sake in the next book lol.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Fatphobia, Slavery, Excrement, and Grief

Minor: Sexual content

rockettemorton's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Great for a lot of the same reasons that made the debut great: Exhilarating action; loveable and believable characters; grim and fascinating world-building; beautifully written relationships... And of course, the intricate, masterful plot, every piece fitting perfectly together like Verrari clockwork. (geddit).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Slavery, and Violence

gloombee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.75

I love these characters so much. The multitiered plot is so much fun! Generally such an fun read that managed to make me cry multiple times. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

delfinmac's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

cedardleland's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Vomit

christian08's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol

katherinehamilton's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder

felofhe's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Gore, Slavery, and Grief