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garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
But it's also a book whose message (said repeatedly, almost ad nauseum) is one of love conquering all.
And OMG it was so long. But honestly, with the amount of plot points we had to get through, it was warranted. The pace was pretty normal, not too slow.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Torture, Vomit, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and War
picaresquedreamer'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Genocide, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Domestic abuse and Colonisation
annamary54'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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse and War
barbarianmissy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I got a bit grumbly with the lore dump at the beginning but I understand why it had to be done. It was neat seeing a SJM world that was so similar to our own with technology AND fantasy characters. I could also see little strings possibly tying this world to ACOTAR and that made me VERY intrigued about the possibilities of that in the future books!
It took me a good while to like Bryce, just like it took a while for Hunt to like her too. I too, was quite annoyed with her in the beginning, but as she revealed more about herself I understood why she acted the way they did.
Their love story was inevitable from the start and I really liked their banter BUT I feel like his utter and complete betrayal of Bryce’s trust near the end was kind of washed over in lieu of more important factors of the story. Like he was forgiven without even a conversation?!?! In my head I was like, “Hold up BB, I’m not done being mad at him yet!” But I guess him being sold into his worst nightmare and almost dying kind of repents him for it 🤷♀️
I kind of thought Ruhn was a loser at first, but I decided I adore him now and he must be protected at all costs.
Lehabah is a queen. May she rest in peace.
I’m excited to see what happens next! 🕺
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
daniofthewood'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
notamouse's review against another edition
5.0
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Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
pagesbycaroline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
moond4ncer'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
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
shottel's review against another edition
Additionally, Crescent City is supposed to be the more "mature" line in Maas's portfolio. To be entirely frank, it felt a little bit like an 18 year old's idea of what "mature" means. The characters you are immediately introduced to are painted as irresponsible punks, but also hold positions of prestige; they are highly respected, but also get to skip lines and do drugs. I'm aware I stopped right before the plot picked up, but this is how they spent the first 50 pages establishing the world. It's not the kind of "mature" I'm looking for.
If you're like me, then you might want to try something else. But if you like this kind of story, or Maas's other works, then don't let me dissuade you. The writing is solid, and the world is interesting. I just couldn't get with the characters, and how they were presented.
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Slavery, and Sexual harassment
alexaraes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism