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imds's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Infertility, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
skillyillian's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I loved every minute of this book. I read the assassin's blade before this bc I heard it had a really high emotional impact and holy shit, it was perfect. Having TAB freshly on my mind made so much of this book more intense. I loved heir of fire but I actually think this one beat it. Literally my only two not-wildly-in-love thoughts were that it almost felt like too many POVs with the introduction of Elide, but even then 🤷🏻♀️ I really liked elide. My other thought was that aedion got real weird about aelin for a minute despite the fact that they're obviously not love interests and never could be. I understand he missed her and blah blah blah whatever but oh my god all the stuff about her scent and her body and everything was real weird for a cousin, I'm just saying 🤨 now rowan's thoughts about aelin's scent and body, on the other hand, well... heh 😌 more please 😌 bc seriously good hell no more teasing, I just can't take it 😮💨
Even chaol pissbaby westfall had some redemption towards the end. I didn't think I'd care if he got redemption, he's my tog tamlin at this point, buuuut he did do something useful so I guess I could allow it.
Seeing aelin do all the cool shit she did tho? That was just. Truly the best. The very best. She and her court have my endless love and respect and adoration. Queen of terrasen, queen of my heart. Mwah. Incredible. I fuckin loved this book. Peak SJM to say the least. The plot twist towards the end had me literally gasping out loud. Now, is that maybe bc I'm a little dumb and didn't see it coming? Possibly. Do I care? No. 💅🏻
Excellent book, can't wait for the rest 😌
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
bibliorama's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Start - 4
Characters - 3.5
Atmosphere - 3.5
Plot - 3
Ending - 3.5
Style - 2.5
The writing in this one was a bit more cheesy than the last ones at the "big" moments, but it's fine. This feels a bit like a fantasy soap opera and I'm okay with that.
Overall - 3.5
Moderate: Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Slavery, and Sexual harassment
jenna_s_9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are still some qualms I have overall, but I throughly enjoyed the escapism this book allowed me.
The found family vibe is strong and the themes of love and friendship. I was relieved with the strong pivot in the approach to female friendship here, and how a “not like the other girls” character became a champion for the power and value of female friendship and the strength of the women around her that had also survived against the odds.
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage, Slavery, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
csmall73'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
5.0
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Trafficking, and War
erisedstraeh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
nerdkitten'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Police brutality, Medical content, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
faithwingo'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Torture, Vomit, and Trafficking
mhairi_reads'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: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Torture, Vomit, and Cannibalism
kermjordan's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Violence, Murder, and Colonisation
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War