Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

18 reviews

azileotulp's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.25

I never thought I'd see the day I would give a book in this series more than three stars, but I now find myself genuinely shocked with how much better this installment in the series is. So many of my issues with the previous books (like the writing style and Adam and Juliette's relationship) have been washed away. 

Juliette's character development made this a much more pleasant read than the previous installments in the series. Much fewer instances of her racing thoughts and strikethroughs. Instead of just tolerating her, I now feel like I truly like her, and I was really rooting for her throughout the book.

And Adam... my nemesis. I have to say that although he's so much worse of a person in this book, I actually found that it made his character more enjoyable. I would much rather yell at and hate a character than just find them utterly boring.

I also appreciate that by the end of the book, it seems he truly understands that he is not in love with the "new" Juliette. I would say it was a bit of a development for him too. Doesn't mean I like him though :)

Of course, I can't get through a discussion of this book without talking about the love of my life, Aaron Warner. He finally got the time in this book that he deserved and I am so grateful. He truly is the best part of this series.

As adorable as his moments with Juliette are though, I would have to say that one of my favorite moments with him was actually after he found out Adam and James were his brothers. I found it beautiful how quickly he accepted them as family despite his bad blood with Adam. In particular, my favorite quote was:

"'How can I hate his anger,' he says, 'when I know so well where it comes from?'"

That quote had me on the floor. I felt like I saw some of my own family dynamics within it. I think it's beautiful.

As you can tell though, this still was not a 5-star read for me. Why? The plot. I feel like this series does not succeed as a dystopian. There is very little worldbuilding throughout the series, and most of the story is based around Juliette's feelings about herself, Adam, and Warner.

I felt that the conclusion to the war was laughably simple to be honest.

However, the basic plot of this book didn't bother me nearly as much as it did in the other books because of how much the character interactions made up for it.

Adam and Juliette's arguments were such tense moments. Funnily enough, I found them to be more intense than the war.

Overall, I think this is a very satisfying conclusion to the series that outshines every other previous installment. I don't plan to read the other three books yet, but I believe I will one day. As of right now though, I am happy to let it end here on such a high note.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, and War

Moderate: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Torture, Blood, and Classism

memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

this was SO good. i was audibly and physically reacting to it. by the time i finished the book i was pacing the hallway vibrating with energy. this was mainly character development over plot but it was SO GOODAMN GOOD!!!! the plot mainly happened in the last 100 pages but it was awesome and i will be thinking about this for a WHILE.

i am in love with warner and kenji, they ate everything and i love them with my whole heart. james needs to be protected with everything and i feel like i am missing a pivotal moment where james gets to hug juliette because she can be touched now and that would be such a special moment between them

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, War, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Confinement, Sexual content, Blood, Torture, and Forced institutionalization

kylasmv15's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Moderate: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, War, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Child abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Minor: Medical content, Bullying, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Sexual content

kajasversion's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring sad tense fast-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

5.0

A PERFECT MIX OF COMEDY ROMANCE AND SUSPENSE. It was literally building for so long, especially Warner’s and Juliette’s relationship and it all payed off at the end!! I love Kenji so fucking much he adds so much life to these books and to the character’s lives, it wouldn’t be the same without him. Adam was such a dick tbh I never thought he could turn out this way. But seeing Warner caring for Juliette so deeply, saving her even if it meant he could never be with ger and that she would end up with another man??? That’s the kind of love we all wish to have. 🥲

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, War, Child abuse, and Murder

madamenovelist's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Medical content, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Cursing, War, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Gore, Blood, Violence, and Murder

abicaro17's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense 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

5.0

Damm if I though the last book was good this one is even better! Juliette really comes into her own in this one. She is more confident and creates boundaries while maintaining her character. Still love Warner and Kenji. I am super excited about these next few books!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Blood, Medical content, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Body horror, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, and Sexual content

bookgal1990's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Slavery, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Blood, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Torture, Genocide, Kidnapping, and Murder

vereadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

I didn't want to read this book. I didn't think I would enjoy it. I knew that this was Warner's book. So, I read it.

I enjoyed it much more than the others. Ignite Me is also plotless. We spend a lot of time wrapped up in Juliette's drama. But at least we have Warner. He is charming as ever, and in this book, all his actions are explained and justified.

<soiler> Being in Juliette's head is exhausting. Also, she spends a great deal of time describing a wardrobe instead of focusing on world-building. But I get it. She spends most of the book locked in rooms, tanks, houses, or boats. The poor girl can't describe what she can't see.

Yet it's vital to a dystopia to know that Warner does, in fact, have good taste in clothes, and he's an obsessive-compulsive like me. But, instead of color-coordinating books, he color-coordinates his closet.

This book has some interesting scenes and subplots. It does not develop them because the drama overshadows them.

The war is laughable. In the blink of an eye, Juliette manages to defeat the commandant. Everything felt rushed and convenient.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death, Violence, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and War

akane_readsyt's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, War, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Blood, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, Confinement, and Domestic abuse

gabi_w21's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Juliette has finally found herself after years of isolation and thinking she’s a monster. I’m so happy for everyone! Thought the finale fell a little too rushed and flat and easy for our group.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Violence, and Alcoholism

Minor: Miscarriage, Ableism, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse