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angstifies'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
4.25
a complaint i have has to be that the writing felt very 2012, especially because of the damn exclamation points, but it wasn't unbearable and i know it’ll get better.
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, and Slavery
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Murder, Physical abuse, Child death, Cannibalism, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Torture
Minor: Rape, War, Sexual assault, and Sexism
kat1105'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Vomit, Violence, Blood, Slavery, Physical abuse, Murder, Child death, War, Sexism, Classism, Confinement, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
fireheart_2010'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: Vomit, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Slavery
kenziewol'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Drug use, and Slavery
Minor: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Vomit
elthechameleon'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? It's complicated
1.0
I don’t know if I quite buy that Celaena is as good as she is. It’s rather creepy that both guys watch her sleep at several points. Nehemia is a good character - here’s hoping she gets some depth.
I do feel uncomfortable with Celaena having been in a so-called death camp at the start. It seems insensitive coming from this author to dive straight into issues touching colonial horrors.
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Confinement, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Grief
ninaevan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Meh. Plot could have been interesting but I didn't buy the characters so it was hard to stay attached to. Pretty cringe at times, especially in the attempt at feminism... the main character was supposed to be this badass warrior but she was primarily concerned with her looks and if men were attracted to her- ick. Almost DNF, Not planning on continuing this series. 2/5
Second Read:
Last time I read this was in quarantine when I was looking for books to say something meaningful and help me understand and appreciate the world so of course it fell flat. This time, I was not only more prepared for Maas' writing style because I read her last series, but I was also just looking for something I could listen to in the background as I do school work. In this context, it was a great pick. Still a bit cringe-y, but that's just Maas' style and I was able to laugh it off more this time. In fact, I kind of liked seeing a portrayal of a woman being vain and powerful at the same time... made me question if my reluctance to embrace Celaena is internalized misogyny because I expect strong people to act less girly. That said, I can't give it too much credit for depth overall. It's a nice lighthearted action-mystery story with a touch romantic tension. I plan to keep reading this series.
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Grief, and Slavery
Minor: Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Torture, and Vomit
anaya_reads'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
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Murder, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
valereads2105'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? Yes
5.0
I loved Celaena's friendships with Nehemia, Chaol and Dorian.
I love the setting. It's a medieval style castle with similar era weapons and attire. Need I say more.
C- 9
A- 9
W- 9
P- 10
I- 8.5
L- 9.5
E- 10!!!!!!
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, and Gore
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts