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lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As expected, the poor writing and editing bothered me, especially the fragmented sentences.
Sample:
I had not dared to ask for more details about Cassian and Azriel ā or my sisters. In terror of knowing how bad it had been ā and what I'd do if their healing turned grim. What I'd bring down upon these people.
Healing. Alive and healing. I reminded myself of that every day.
Even when I still heard their screams, smelled their blood.
But I did not ask for more. Did not risk touching the bond beyond that first time.
How difficult is it to edit this book that it appeared as if the editors gave up? PSA for all the apologists for bad writing: claiming that the phrasing of the sentences is due to us reading Feyre's mind is simply a poor excuse for the poor writing. If you ever wonder why I still read this series even though I keep complaining about the writing, I can admit that I was foolish enough to buy all the books in the series before I read the first book because I succumbed to the hype. In my defense, I purchased the series when I regained my love for reading, also known as when I emerged from my 3-year reading slump, and I was too excited to buy anything that caught my interest. I am too frugal with money that I continue reading the series even if I dislike the writing, simply because I already bought all the books. Anyway.
I don't hate fantasy books being long. I actually like it when fantasy books are long because I know that it takes a lot to describe the world and give the backstories of the events and characters. BUT ACOWAR is too long, in my opinion. It could have been 200 pages shorter if Maas didn't repeat scenes over and over again.
I won't deny that I liked ACOWAR more than ACOTAR and ACOMAF.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Confinement, Rape, and Grief
littletiramisu'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
strange_abalone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
i_ashby'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
4.5
You get to learn so much more about the characters, and I really enjoyed how so many parts began to come together. Some characters are extremely unlikeable, e.g. Nesta, but hopefully we will learn more in the next couple of books, and since I think it is Maas' intention to make her unlikeable, she has done a stellar job of this.
Ideal for romantasy lovers, though please note the book contains some graphic scenes which may be inappropriate for younger readers, or those who struggle with violent scenes or sexual scenes.
Graphic: Death and Violence
maresuju'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
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
ckyoung's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Sexual content, and Murder
krosebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
extracellestial'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and War
euphvrian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
- to be fair ! i understand why this book is so long, feyre and the inner circle go through SO much, like literally damn i think i need a support group after that and honestly they would all thrive from one too.
Graphic: Torture, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Incest, Vomit, and Death of parent
self-sacrificing tendencies, overuse of the word āmateāgpfot'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism