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liliana_b'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
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
vvsmydiamonds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It had an intriguing plot, but mediocre world-building imo. The love triangle was so bland and useless. I did not care for either boy past their platonic involvement and frankly, don't understand how or why Celaena made time for all that flirty shit when she had more essential matters. Celaena could be prideful, illogical, and childish to a frustrating point but that's to be expected.
People shit on this next aspect and call it Celaena "switching up" or "changing personalities." Personally, I liked seeing her grow from a girl in slavery, holding on to her spirit and memories of her life into a confident, witty, young woman (who made frequent silly decisions) who also grew in health and strength and began to trust/depend on others. Her character development isn't near complete, but I'm happy that she at least didn't remain stagnant. I wish she cared more about certain matters; she'll be recalling information she just received basically saying "... or something of the sort" or "... whatever that was" like bruh... you don't think that's kind of important?
One thing I enjoyed the entire time was the humour and Calaena's occasional relatability. Also, the descriptions of the dresses were nice but sometimes a cool "it was a flowy purple gown" is good, yfm. I also appreciated that she had hobbies and how she wasn't some one-dimensional #hot #coolgirl #blackwidowinphase1mcu assassin. Not gonna lie though, her reputation seems a little too good. Adarlan's Assassin is cool but homegirl is not the "Queen of the Underworld." As far as we've been told, she only really operates in the northern part of the continent, though she's been to all over, and has only been active for ten years, nine if you factor in the prison/slavery time. You can't tell me no one in her world is better/more popular than her. I have higher hopes for the next book!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Rape, Sexual violence, Vomit, and War
hopecobbledpots'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? Yes
5.0
Pages Read: 466
% Read: 8
"Blood ties can't be broken." ~ Elena
Having just finished Book 1 - Throne of Glass, I can say I'm enthralled with this series so far. I adore Celeana and her fierceness, determination, and yet her also still tender heart.
Dorian - wow. I'm eager to see how he grows in the series. Or... does he? I don't know!
Chaol - what an up and down relationship he and Celeana have. Hot and Cold like the song goes. Although he does put up with her upchucking a lot. ðŸ¤
Nehemia is also so fierce. A tigress. Such an interesting character. I can see her and Celeana on adventures together with Fleetfoot.
The plot - the kingdom is screwed up. I mean, many are and we Read about them but the death camps, a Fighting for the right to be the King's Champion aka Assassin, hokey religions* with ancient marks that can be used to control people.
Stars: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: ½🌶 (Passionate Kissing)
*Han Solo
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Torture and Violence
Minor: Drug use and Vomit
cameronmh'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
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
There is poison! Both a theoretical poisoning (a controlled environment, but still theoretically very dangerous) and a second scene with a purposeful poisoning with an agent that can cause death. There are also hallucinations (which end up to be technically real) caused by the poisoning.ten_telegrams'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
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Slavery, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use and Gaslighting
ifoundcallie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Slavery, Vomit, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and War
vaguely_pink'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Slavery, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Classism
heathersinkwell'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? It's complicated
4.25
Also, keep in mind this is a YA book, not an adult fantasy book. It's comparable to GoT but it's not GoT (which is adult fantasy). There is a decent amount of telling, not showing. Again, I expect that in a YA book.
People complain about Celaena being whiney or "not assassin-like."
So, despite the hype, I tempered my expectations and enjoyed the book for what it is. I'm excited to read the rest of the series!
Tropes:
-enemies to lovers
-love triangle
-chosen one
-banned magic
-good vs evil
-reluctant hero
-orphan hero
Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, and Sexual harassment
caleb_makes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
emmacartlidge's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit