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Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, War
Moderate: Death of parent
I hated it a lot less the second time around. Long story short: the premise is awesome but the writing SUCKS. (Rating: 3)
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
I am so happy the hype is real! Throughout reading this book I was starting to get that 5 star feeling and the ending sealed the deal for me.
I've seen some critiques about this book, like the nickname "Violence" for "Violet" isn't that cute or the writing isn't that descriptive. These are fair critiques, but I ate this book up!
This book was such an enjoyable read! I will say if this is your first foray into the fantasy world, I could see it being a bit confusing because there isn't much world building. The author dives us right into the story. I think creatively we learn about the backstory of the world we're dropped into, but it's not the chapters and chapters of world building that are in some other fantasy books.
I felt so many emotions reading this book and became attached to so many characters. I am so excited to read the next book and I'm praying to Malek, or whichever Gods the book recommends, that the next one is as good as the first.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Fire/Fire injury
In "Fourth Wing," the worldbuilding feels a bit lacking. While dragons and signets are cool, I wish there were more magical elements like plants or smaller creatures. I mean, what do the dragons even eat? Just bunnies? It seems a bit unrealistic. Adding more magical creatures as food sources for the dragons could have made the world more interesting and believable. Overall, adding more the magical aspects would have made the setting richer and the story more engaging.
As for the romance Violet and Xaden's relationship is intriguing, with Xaden's sweet gestures towards Violet adding depth. However, the frequent steamy scenes might be a bit much for some readers. (But I swear to god If Violet says she wants to climb Xaden like a tree one more time-)
Despite its flaws, "Fourth Wing" manages to keep you hooked with its storytelling. Yarros does a great job of sucking you into the world she's created, flaws and all.
Overall, "Fourth Wing" is a flawed but enjoyable read. If you can overlook its shortcomings, you'll find yourself swept up in the story.
TLDR
Though it is a very flawed book I still very much enjoyed it.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Blood
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, War
Graphic: Death, War
Moderate: Bullying
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Classism
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Violence
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Gore