Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

296 reviews

saramoser's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Violence, Gore, Blood, Torture, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Death of parent

mymoonlightlibrary's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Murder

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

ali1311's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

This book slapped! There was so much going on, and the storytelling was so expertly crafted. I loved getting to learn about these characters, especially our main character, and learn more about the world they inhabit. I can't believe this is the first book in a series and that it only goes up from here--this was already so good! Anyways, you can all call me the fool for not reading this sooner, I won't mind because you'd be right. I'm not a big fantasy person usually, but this world is very easily understandable and although it takes place in a different world and there's magic, I never felt really lost in understanding the dynamics of the world (perhaps because it mirrors our own so well re: colonization (yikes)). I could say a lot more, but I still need to organize my thoughts honestly--soo much happened that there's a lot to consider. Excited for the next one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Slavery, Gore, and Sexism

Moderate: Blood, Genocide, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Violence, Murder, and Rape

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

thorspoptarts's review

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

gdwilliams019's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Murder

Moderate: Slavery

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

janake's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence