Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

35 reviews

psydneigh's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

This is my second read through, and i did the tandem read with Tower of Dawn both times (which I think is the way to go with these) and I love this book and series. It’s so nice seeing all the story lines start to collide. My one issue with this book is

when Deanna tried to kill all the people in Skulls Bay. I get that its explained later, but if she had done that, Rowan said it wouldve broken Aelin, so if Deanna needs Aelin to sacrifice herself to the lock, why the hell would she think that killing all those people would be a good idea?!

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Grief, Kidnapping, and War

anaya_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.25

Keep in mind that this is a problematic author and I’m reading this from a library outlet so I’m not profiting SJM. SJM is a racist, Zionist, and ableist but unfortunately she does know how to develop a morally grey mc. All in all, I change my mind, this is my favorite in the series. I absolutely love Aelin and her wits in this book.The end also broke me a little. I usually don’t like slower paced fantasy novels this one I liked. I would’ve gave it a higher rating if not for some out-of-character and negative themes that are perpetuated in this novel and the entire series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Slavery

whatiskatelynreading's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, Body horror, Kidnapping, and Torture

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual violence

folkofthebook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide attempt

Minor: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Torture, Confinement, and Sexual assault

julreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Torture

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Kidnapping and Slavery