Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

164 reviews

rossi29's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I got this book in my April Probably Smut book box and I'm so glad I did. This book was a fun change of pace from what I've been reading lately. I've always been a fan of Vikings so this was right up my alley. I loved all the talk of the gods and the idea of children with gods' blood having powers was a fun concept. I'm not usually a fan of slow burns, but this was just the right amount in my opinion, and the banter between the two main characters throughout was funny and kept me entertained. Although I predicted a similar twist happening in the end I'm still super excited to see what happens in the next book.
If you're an audiobook listener I highly recommend this one. It was super fun to hear the narrator's accent; she did a fantastic job. Also if you have a Spotify membership it's included and is 15 hours and some change so just skip the credits and speed up a chapter or two and you should be able to listen to it with your monthly credits :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail

mimlleigh's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: War

Minor: Death of parent

jessdrafahl's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious 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

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Freya was kind of an annoying character sometimes with her petulant attitude all the time whilst simultaneously ignoring every opportunity she had to have her own freedom, but I feel like the story did a good job of explaining exactly why Freya is like that. In the next book(s) I'm sure we'll get to see her come to terms with herself and finally figure out how to carve her own destiny. I love how each character has their own flaws and deep characterization. A lot of love went into this story and the characters in it. They're all very believable and interesting to read. I need the sequel already.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol

glund_01's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury

kaneebli's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Vomit, Grief

Minor: Drug use, Pregnancy

kgreer's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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If you liked the video games … Skyrim or God of War, you may like this world based in Norse mythology!

My review:
I loved the setup of the book so much and was ready to give it at-least a 4.5 or better. However, I felt like the plot started to diverge into a different style. I think I know what the author was going for regarding the development of Freya (the main female character) but it started to feel weird and rushed. I think this honestly just comes down to preference so if I meet someone who loves reading and those aforementioned video games, I will still recommend the book. The ending was shocking, I will still probably read the second book especially to see how Freya evolves.

Please read the content warnings and my additional description!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, War

Minor: Animal death, Death of parent

The female main character has feelings for a man who happens to be the son of the King she is forced to marry. So technically, a stepmother in love with her stepson, although it’s complicated.

picaresquedreamer's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, War

Minor: Domestic abuse, Slavery, Kidnapping

kestrel_of_the_pages's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail

gpfot's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

figsofpeach's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Vomit