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jen1804's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
I actually ended up really enjoying this book. I wish I’d read it individually rather than in tandem with Empire of Storms to allow myself time to become absorbed and invested in each book separately rather than them seeping together.
In my opinion this paled in comparison to EOS because there was so much action going on in EOS and I wanted to keep reading EOS that I found I was annoyed when I had to return for some TOD chapters. However toward the second half of my tandem read I started reading bigger chunks of each book and actually I think this is a really important read and gives the reader some more insight into Chaol and his inner thoughts.
This is a book with a beautiful love story romantically but also a love story where Chaol learns acceptance and learns to love himself again after so much trauma and self loathing. I found the ending rather emotional and cannot wait for the final book because I know the intertwining of all of these characters finally coming together is actually going to be incredible.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
In my opinion this paled in comparison to EOS because there was so much action going on in EOS and I wanted to keep reading EOS that I found I was annoyed when I had to return for some TOD chapters. However toward the second half of my tandem read I started reading bigger chunks of each book and actually I think this is a really important read and gives the reader some more insight into Chaol and his inner thoughts.
This is a book with a beautiful love story romantically but also a love story where Chaol learns acceptance and learns to love himself again after so much trauma and self loathing. I found the ending rather emotional and cannot wait for the final book because I know the intertwining of all of these characters finally coming together is actually going to be incredible.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, War, Animal death, and Injury/Injury detail
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I liked this one, but I'm really glad I tandem read it with Empire of Storms because it was a bit slow at the beginning and I would've missed reading about the others (Aelin, Rowan, Aedion, etc.). I really loved Chaol's character development in this one and Nesryn has become a favorite character for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Pregnancy, and War
kenziewol's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Suicide, Murder, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Violence, War, Vomit, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
whichdirection's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
Minor: Ableism
annikareads_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Pregnancy
thatrandombookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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
4.5
To my surprise I ended up enjoying this book. A the start around the first 100 pages I considered giving up, but I'm happy that I stuck along. Around pages 250-350 I realized that <Yrene and Chaol would end up together, and was incredibly disappointed, because I shipped Chaol and Nesryn. But by the end of the book, I was glad that Yrene and Chaol are end game (I'm almost certain they're end game, I know there is a book to go but they're married). I don't mind Nesryn and Sartaq, I don't have any strong opinions on their relationship. I really liked Chaol's character arc.> I hated Chaol from the middle of Crown of Midnight. I still don't like him very much, but he isn't the worst.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Pregnancy, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, and War
embla_v's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
3.5
Jag älskar glastronen-serien men denna var inte den bästa. För det första så hände det inte så mycket i början av boken. För det andra så saknade jag karaktärerna som befinner sig på norra kontinenten.
Boken handlar om Chaol och Nesryn som beger sig till södra kontinenten för att Chaol ska bli helad och för att förhoppningsvis samla en armé. Yrene är helaren som läker Chaol även fast hon avskyr Adarlan.
Jag är glad att jag äntligen läst ut boken så att jag kan läsa kingdom of ash. Jag tycker egentligen inte att man måste läsa den här boken men om man vill veta vad som hände med Chaol på södra kontinenten så borde man läsa den. Jag rekommenderar dock starkt att läsa denna före man börjar på kingdom of ash och efter att ha läst empire of storms.
Boken handlar om Chaol och Nesryn som beger sig till södra kontinenten för att Chaol ska bli helad och för att förhoppningsvis samla en armé. Yrene är helaren som läker Chaol även fast hon avskyr Adarlan.
Jag är glad att jag äntligen läst ut boken så att jag kan läsa kingdom of ash. Jag tycker egentligen inte att man måste läsa den här boken men om man vill veta vad som hände med Chaol på södra kontinenten så borde man läsa den. Jag rekommenderar dock starkt att läsa denna före man börjar på kingdom of ash och efter att ha läst empire of storms.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Suicide, Violence, and Sexual content
meerunilaya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.0
Possibly my favorite book in the series. Does a great interpersonal exploration of depression and physical limitations for a fantasy series.
Great plot development as well.
Great plot development as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Death, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Violence
ka_ke's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If there was ever a time for a redemption arc, this was it! Although filler between Empire of Storms & Kingdom of Ash, it was a solid smooth read from start to finish!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, War, Sexual content, Cursing, Blood, Medical content, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder, Child death, and Vomit
b_readss's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Violence