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readwithde'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
4.25
But the reason I loved this book so much is Nesryn's story. It was refreshing to have a BIPOC FMC with so many connections and interesting characteristics not become the "love interest" side character for Chaol's MC.
I read this book in tandem with Empire of Storms, and I think both books benefited from that choice. It helped the narrative flow well, giving the reader time to react to both sides, as well as balancing the heavy action of Empire of Storms with the lore of this book.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness, Grief, Death, Child death, Murder, Cursing, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Animal death, Ableism, Pregnancy, Stalking, and Alcohol
emmerylynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Vomit and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Death, and Violence
meredith_williams_'s review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Gore
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy and Vomit
that_awkwardpart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Medical content, Blood, Body horror, Death, Murder, Stalking, Grief, Gore, Death of parent, Vomit, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
kathrynok'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
4.75
Graphic: Medical content, Ableism, Grief, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Blood
poati's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Ableism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Murder, Torture, Sexual content, and Vomit
itsebrumutlu'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? It's complicated
4.25
The reason I loved this book was actually other characters. First, Yrene. She and Chaol made sense, sure. But she's still too good for that chucklehead.
I knew that Nesryn was too good for Chaol even before and this book ensured me. And Sartaq. My lovely, brave, stupidly in love with Nesryn Sartaq. I freakin' love him. His crush on Nesryn long before meeting her was heartbreakingly good. I went "Aw" so many times.
Borte and Hasar just HAVE TO meet Aelin. Especially Hasar would love Aelin (at least, after a while). I think Borte would stress Aedion all the time like Aelin does. And I think Aedion and Sartaq would like each other very much.
I already cannot wait for Falkan and Lysandra to meet. When I realized that Falkan was related to Lysandra, I was so happy. Damn you, Maas for getting me all invested in all these characters. And making Chaol bearable.
I'm already anxious about the Kingdom of Ash. But I'm starting the book immediately at the same time.
Graphic: Death of parent, Blood, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Cursing, Death, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
sierrabowers's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, Blood, Animal death, Child death, Classism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Murder, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Vomit, Medical content, Violence, Sexual content, War, and Sexual assault
aileron'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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Medical content
Moderate: Blood, Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, War, Sexual assault, Suicide, Animal death, Slavery, and Torture
sarahyjackson'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
Also best steam.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Blood, Sexism, and Ableism
Moderate: Vomit and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual violence