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kathshiroma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Murder, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
paularize's review against another edition
2.25
- this started out somewhat promising and I was really excited in the beginning when they went to Novyi Zem because it’s a country we don’t know a lot about but then they immediately left again to go back to Ravka AGAIN
- Nikolai is fun! Would’ve loved to see more of him!
- I thought we would spend more time with his Sturmhond persona on the funky pirate (privateer, sorry) ship tbh. I don’t know if that is because I’ve only known him as Sturmhond for the past 4 years or because I am not immune to sea adventures and secret identities but it didn’t happen anyway so. Hm.
- imagine having the whole little palace at your feet and still choosing the former darkling‘s rooms like?? they made you commander if you don’t want to sleep there just say it girl
- speaking of commander, I am so glad the netflix show aged these people up thank god
- speaking of the show, I was pretty bored for huge chunks of this book (what even happened. Did anything happen) but at the same time it has the potential to work a lot better in the show and I am super intrigued what they will make out of it, especially if they take the time to explore some of the themes more deeply like the cult around the sun summoner or Alina‘s inner conflict with power.
- Tamar <3
- whenever Kerch or Ketterdam is mentioned I’m like!! Maybe I should reread six of crows again (I won’t. unless)
- I have nothing to say about Mal, he was just There™
- it’s pretty clear this is mostly a filler book to get to the important plot points in book 3 but I’m just not invested enough in a lot of the side characters to read another little palace training arc
I have to wait a few weeks for the 3rd book which is a blessing because i need a break after this but I genuinely hope it will be more exciting than this
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and War
illgiveyouahint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Ableism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
honeyglows'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
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
erovelo'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: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
limiwh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
wee_ramekin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Violence, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Torture, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
beatriks'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Towards the end, I liked it better, especially the last 20%.
Will finish the trilogy right away.
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
princess_azula's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
lilifane'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
I also really liked the whole Saints mystery and I wish there was more of that. I hope this will be a bigger part in the last book.
And there is one trope in this book that I realised I like a lot. It's when the protagonist and antagonist have this special... bond (when you know what I mean). And I think it is expertly done here. It makes sense and it is used very sparsely so it's quite effective. It gave me goosebumps everytime it happened.
Now the ending.... is amazing! The showdown and aftermath are perfect. I was glued to the pages the whole time. Loved the setting at the very end. I can't wait to continue (next month or so ^^; ).
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Violence