Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Usvatuulen valtakunta by Sarah J. Maas

227 reviews

geneav21's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-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

4.0

A retelling of Persephone’s and Hades tale. After the events that took place under the mountain, Feyre finds herself trying to adapt to her new self as she fights with  PTSD and her constant nightmares, also fronting the consequences of making a deal with certain high lord.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, and War

katievallin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad tense medium-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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

zc2's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

Big upgrade from the first book. Spice level increased by a good 40%. Enjoyed watching feyre’s progress and how she flourishes. It was nice to be able to relate to her mental health problems but watching her find herself again and find what life had to offer really just inspires hope in me. I’m excited for the next book albeit I don’t believe any other book in the series will live up to the expectations of this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

lizdemery's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

Wow! After reading the first book, I wasn't sure how this second in the series would compare or even compete. But Wow! Just WOW!

The characters, the love story, the pain, trauma, & triumph! Just Wow!

I dont want to give any spoilers away, but this series is a must read for anyone who loves a dark, twisty, adventure. Who loves hope, redemption, and deep passionate love (with some very passionate moments intertwined!)

I'll be starting the next book immediately!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Sexual content and Blood

Minor: Emotional abuse and Grief

skersnick's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Torture and War

brittany_jean's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the best book I’ve read since The Hating Game. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Grief

Moderate: Confinement

wormgirl's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

niarfodnof's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-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

4.0

Somehow I continue to be surprised by where the author takes us and the characters. This book was an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end. It is packed full of action, interesting characters, dynamic relationships, and surprises. Already ordered the last 3 books in the series because I have to know how this all ends!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

tiana_king's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense slow-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

found Feyre a much more barrable character in this book. Her jello spine eventually became steel and she got some of her sh*t together. Rhysand was delightful in the last book and I loved all the “screen time” he got in this book. As with any book by Sarah, you will be endlessly blue-balled. Her sex scenes are more explicit than usual but everyone freaking out that teens shouldn’t be reading this, obviously forgot a lot of people start masturbating in middle school and f*cking in high school. If it’s not your thing though just skip ahead.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Classism

Minor: Domestic abuse and War

simp_librarian's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault