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sophieweirather2007'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
Die Umarmung war echt und beständig, auch wenn sie irgendwann vorbei war. Das Kommen war genauso echt wie das Gehen, und das Kommen würde immer ein Versprechen sein.
Das Hauptthema ist definitiv, in einer Welt voller Lügen die Wahrheit zu finden und schlussendlich damit leben zu lernen. Die Wahrheit kann schrecklich und erlösend zugleich sein. Das Problem ist nur, irgendwem zu finden, der einem nicht anlügt. Jemand der mutig genug ist die Wahrheit zu sagen. Auch das Träumen und Vertrauen ziehen sich durch das Buch.
Es ist so verdammt düster und ernst und ich bin immer wieder aufs neue geschockt, was für ein abscheuliches Monster Leck war. Jetzt noch viel mehr, als in den zwei Teilen davor. Es ist einfach nur krank und nicht fair. So viele Menschenlenem hat er zerstört, mental und physisch! Und jetzt muss Bitterblue damit fertig werden.
Bitterblue ist so scharfsinnig und wirklich willensstark für ihr Alter. Sie ist einfach zu schnell erwachsen geworden und muss sich selbst finden, besonders da ihre Kindheit so ein Flickenteppich war. Sie ist eine unglaublich beeindruckende, junge Frau. Katsa und Bo sind super wichtig für sie, besonders Bo ist einfach ihr großer Bruder. Sie hat auch so viele gute, loyale Freunde um sich. Alle Charaktere sind mir im Laufe der ganzen Reihe so ans Herz gewachsen, es ist unglaublich! Besonders ihre Beziehung zu Saf erwärmt mein Herz. Ich liebe ihn!
Das Ende war auf emotionale Weiße perfekt und der einzige Makel ist die Länge. Es hätte etwas kürzer sein können.
breezy610's review against another edition
4.0
yerawizard_kristen's review against another edition
3.0
That said, once again the author leaves too much of the story unfinished. It is so frustrating to read and get invested in the characters, and then have no resolution! And honestly, what is it with this author and her strange take on relationships? Is she afraid to have any of her characters fall in love and actually stay together? Is that really so bad?
Another question comes to mind - is this series really just a Trilogy? Or is it meant to be a Saga? The way Kristin Cashore never ties up the loose ends at any of the books has me expecting another. Oh well. Only time will tell!
I am so glad to be done with the Graceling Realm.
em_moonchild's review against another edition
4.75
Aside from that, I loved Bitterblue as a character and I loved seeing her growth in this book.
I definitely recommend this book but do look up the content warnings
catinaflatcap's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Torture, Violence, Self harm, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Rape, and Infidelity
laerugo's review against another edition
4.0
there were a few things that i think didn't work—i appreciate the effort to tie both universes together, the seven kingdoms and the dells, but i think the introduction of fire and the dellians was a little hamfisted and unnecessary. the katsa/po scenes were also a little over the top but i didn't mind it so much because bitterblue loves them both and they are very dramatic people, so it's understandable they would be a big part of her point of view whenever they were in the room. i also think this could've been at least a hundred pages shorter, because it suffered from pacing issues at times, but i liked the characters so for the most part, i didn't mind it when it dragged because i simply enjoyed reading about them.
dayamarie's review against another edition
3.0
ellie_gonzalez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, and Child death
chameleonhound's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, and Self harm
Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, and Grief
lahars_little_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Child abuse, Trafficking, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Torture, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Self harm, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Violence, Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Blood, Infidelity, and Medical content