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elffrommars's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
becaboo24's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book is just BAD. It's not even worth the time to explain why. The info dumps, the slow pace, the questionable consent (don't get me started because Hawke makes me furious), and predictable plot twist ALMOST made me DNF it. The average 4.23 star rating on Goodreads is actually really shocking to me though! The dark skinned ladies maid is named Tawny, like come on! 🙄 I'm super bummed that Casteel turns out to be toxic af because he was so promising! Just look at his fan art (which can I say is👌god tier👌).. So disappointing! 😭😭
kingcarstairs's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 estrellas]
Fue una lectura entretenida.
Quería leer From Blood and Ash desde hace tiempo y, aunque había escuchado muchas buenas reviews, tenía mis expectativas neutras y creo que eso ha hecho que disfrute mucho más mi lectura. Es un libro cuyo núcleo o poder radica en los personajes. Pese a que el universo que nos presentan ingresa en la categoría de "fantasía", el desenvolvimiento de la historia no toma el mismo rumbo y se concentra, en gran parte, solo en los personajes y en su historia/evolución.
El plot en sí, es interesante. Los personajes son bien definidos (en plan: tienen personalidades bien claras y características bien coherentes), pero no me parecieron trascendentes o impactantes. Eso no quita que me agradaron y diviertieron en su momento.
También encontré varias descripciones e ideas en general que fueron muy repetitivas, sin embargo, a diferencia de otros libros en los que he encontrado esta misma situación, no me molestó en absoluto. Algunas escenas si me parecieron super pesadas porque eran demasiado largas y minuciosas. Lo que sí quiero resaltar es el estilo de escritura: fue todo muy claro y sencillo.
Fue una lectura entretenida.
Quería leer From Blood and Ash desde hace tiempo y, aunque había escuchado muchas buenas reviews, tenía mis expectativas neutras y creo que eso ha hecho que disfrute mucho más mi lectura. Es un libro cuyo núcleo o poder radica en los personajes. Pese a que el universo que nos presentan ingresa en la categoría de "fantasía", el desenvolvimiento de la historia no toma el mismo rumbo y se concentra, en gran parte, solo en los personajes y en su historia/evolución.
El plot en sí, es interesante. Los personajes son bien definidos (en plan: tienen personalidades bien claras y características bien coherentes), pero no me parecieron trascendentes o impactantes. Eso no quita que me agradaron y diviertieron en su momento.
También encontré varias descripciones e ideas en general que fueron muy repetitivas, sin embargo, a diferencia de otros libros en los que he encontrado esta misma situación, no me molestó en absoluto. Algunas escenas si me parecieron super pesadas porque eran demasiado largas y minuciosas. Lo que sí quiero resaltar es el estilo de escritura: fue todo muy claro y sencillo.
greenauri's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thatsillygoose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
3.5
Characters = 3/5
Setting = 4/5
Writing = 2/5
Plot = 3/5
Intrigue = 5/5
Enjoyment = 4/5
The overall story, setting, and cast make this book an easy page turner that I did not want to put down. However, my two main criticisms:
1) The predictability + Poppy's naivety. There were so many times in the book I felt frustrated with Poppy because she was so clueless. I understand she is supposed to be that way given her sheltered upbringing, but when the plot of the book is so easily predictable, it can be hard to get through 500 pages of waiting for the main character to figure it all out as well.
2) The banter. I think the author has some good strengths but her main weakness is writing dialogue. I started to dislike Hawke towards the end of the book simply because I was so tired of the same formulaic back-and-forth quips between him and Poppy.
Regardless, I think the book is a worthwhile read, and I'm looking forward to book two.
Setting = 4/5
Writing = 2/5
Plot = 3/5
Intrigue = 5/5
Enjoyment = 4/5
The overall story, setting, and cast make this book an easy page turner that I did not want to put down. However, my two main criticisms:
1) The predictability + Poppy's naivety. There were so many times in the book I felt frustrated with Poppy because she was so clueless. I understand she is supposed to be that way given her sheltered upbringing, but when the plot of the book is so easily predictable, it can be hard to get through 500 pages of waiting for the main character to figure it all out as well.
2) The banter. I think the author has some good strengths but her main weakness is writing dialogue. I started to dislike Hawke towards the end of the book simply because I was so tired of the same formulaic back-and-forth quips between him and Poppy.
Regardless, I think the book is a worthwhile read, and I'm looking forward to book two.
bornsandyy's review against another edition
0.25
The main character was so frustrating. I should've DNFed, but I was curious where it would go. It got worse.
mondayonmars's review against another edition
medium-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
4.25
annie_niemiec's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
5.0
hhhfrost's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This contains one of the best castle attacks I've ever found described in a book. However, I don't understand how an unhealthy romantic relationship is supposed to be sexy.