Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

20 reviews

nina_rae_131's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

It was a sweet cozy fantasy, but I felt it could have been shortened a bit. If a sequel ever comes out about

the Dervish and Anharad (I listened to the audiobook so sorry if the spelling is off)

, I would definitely read it :) 
This is the first book I've read with a 30+-year-old protagonist, so it was nice to try something new. I enjoyed being in Halla's head, and I enjoyed her banter with Zale (who was probably my favorite character). I liked that she wasn't super competent, and had a unique self-defense mechanism. Although I wish she wasn't so insecure. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction is Sarkis and Halla's theme song. 
Speaking of Sarkis and Halla, I feel like they fell for each other a bit too fast. I also feel like Sarkis didn't have to think about her boobs so much (but I don't read a lot of romance, so maybe that's a me problem). I felt like the "omg I can see your nipples through your shirt" moments were unnecessary. 
I enjoyed most of the humor (although I don't think it's for everybody), but not all of it worked for me.
I loved that Halla and Sarkis were child-free and didn't change their minds at the end. 
Also, I'm offended at the clammy hands hate. It's not my fault :')

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Suicide

Moderate: Confinement

Minor: Death of parent

sabrielsbell's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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

4.75

I listened to this on audiobook and would highly recommend that experience.  The accents and voices used are wonderful! I loved the back and forth between Halla and Sarkis and the way things moved throughout the story.  My only complaint would be that the ending felt a bit drawn out.  This author is quickly becoming top tier in my book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Death, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

thecolouryes's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement and Violence

Minor: Murder, Suicide, Self harm, Trafficking, Vomit, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Misogyny, Death, War, and Torture

clarabooksit's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Suicide, Violence, Death, Murder, Sexism, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content

Minor: Xenophobia and Vomit

attolis's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Sexual content

avacadosocks's review against another edition

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Violence, Death, Confinement, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

trashlovingtrashpanda's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Great funny relaxing read, but it can get a bit dark at times.
The third arc just drags on a bit too much and involves drama that feels a bit unnecessary and

like it's just there so she will give up the sword.

Them being seperated also removes a lot of what made the rest of the book fun, like their banter.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide

sunshine_kait's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Infertility, Vomit, Death, and Gaslighting

katequiet's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

I liked it, not as much as some of the other T. Kingfisher books but worth reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Confinement, Violence, Self harm, Suicide, and Physical abuse

maryellen's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Oh, God, I hope she does write the rest of this trilogy, because I need more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Suicide, and Blood

Moderate: Vomit