Reviews tagging 'War'

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

119 reviews

rachelshubin's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I’m a little more judgy going into TOG having read and LOVED both ACOTAR and Crescent City. I have the advanced knowledge! I literally discovered some of my favorite characters in those series so Celaena has a lot to live up to. 

That said, I did really enjoy this book despite finding it slow at times. I was compelled to keep going because of my curiosity, the love triangle between her and Dorian and Chaol (she gets cleaned up and one shower and they’re BOTH into her? I could never) and who will triumph, as well as just knowing how much my friends love this series - all kept me reading. 

I just found the pacing a bit slower than I expected compared to the first books in the other series. But nevertheless I’m excited to keep going!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Vomit, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

Moderate: Cannibalism, War, and Death of parent

emis_books's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A great book. Celaena is a great character, the story is very interesting to read. Can’t wait to read the other books of “Throne of Glass”.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, War, Blood, Slavery, Death, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Torture

indyyxoxo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Murder, Grief, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Gore, and Colonisation

Moderate: Torture, Vomit, and War

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Child abuse

mrsalexisrjones's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• 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

An assassin, a bunch of thieves, and ex military personnel have to battle it out to become the king’s champion (aka the kings assassin). During this drawn out battle, someone seems to be targeting the contenders, leading to violent deaths. This book fits in the mystery, fantasy, dystopian, and romance genres!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Violence, Colonisation, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Grief, Classism, and Gore

Minor: War, Death of parent, and Torture

raspberrybee's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, War, Slavery, and Violence

Minor: Vomit

daniofthewood's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery and War

mangofraiche's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense slow-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death, Confinement, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Slavery

danajoy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful

3.75

If the Supreme Leader Brittany Broski tells you to read Throne of Glass you read Throne of Glass.

This reminded me a lot of the Hunger Games with the training of champions and competition. Not as good to me personally but I did like it. I got a bit confused with some of the world building so hopefully I catch on more as we go.

This was my first SJM and I will continue.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Vomit, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, and Blood

Moderate: War

mandiemarie's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

4.25

I love this book. The majority of it is world building, as is the beginning of most fantasy books. So lots of focus on aesthetics, description of characters and clothes. Due to this, it starts slow. But once the world is adequately built, it starts to pick up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Murder, Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Torture

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Slavery, and Racism

knottygeek's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Gore, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Animal death, Blood, Violence, Classism, and Torture