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kwichris's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.75
I've not read the first book from an author in a while that immediately had me hungry for more in some time. Schwab created a very interesting magic system that unfurls more as you and one of the characters (Lila) continue to explore the worlds with Kell. The way in which multiple realities (or worlds as they're referred to here) is tackled is quite unique in that there's a set limit but infinite possibilities in each depending on each world's relationship with magic. Schwab provides plenty of colorful imagery for the reader with plenty of room for imagining your own view of the world's she created. Seeing the worlds from multiple perspectives without feeling forced, helps the reader relate to our main characters and better understand their motivations and growth. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an unique take on magic as a concept and how different people use (or abuse) it, or how it may use them instead. Plus there's some interesting shenanigans with thievery, realm traveling, and tense fight scenes, so what's not to love?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Self harm, and Torture
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Grief, Confinement, and Classism
sileacium's review against another edition
There were some parts in this book that got pretty violent I just couldn't. It's not a lot but my mind can't cope with the prospect of reading another scene like that and I lost interest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
l3xi3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Death, Blood, Murder, Torture, and Violence
bipidin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual assault
_marycappiello3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
5.0
I love Delilah bard 🖤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Grief
annmeyer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
per the author's acknowledgments, "a book about cross-dressing thieves [delilah, our MFC] and magical men in fabulous coats [kell, our MMC]" that travel between different-colored londons in parallel universes
only the beginnings of romance in this fantasy novel. however, the next book, which is more focused on global travel (yes, that's right, it's time for sea-faring pirates and girlbossery) rather than teleportation across a multiverse, features more of the slow burn introduced in the first installment of this series, hallelujah. while this novel has a royal ball, the second has a royal magical competition like everyone's most beloved books (throne of glass and the goblet of fire), so it's a very entertaining read — my personal favorite of the series.
highly recommend this book. it definitely still holds up after reading it a couple of years ago (bumping it up to 5 stars, can't help myself) and i'm itching to start the sequel
only the beginnings of romance in this fantasy novel. however, the next book, which is more focused on global travel (yes, that's right, it's time for sea-faring pirates and girlbossery) rather than teleportation across a multiverse, features more of the slow burn introduced in the first installment of this series, hallelujah. while this novel has a royal ball, the second has a royal magical competition like everyone's most beloved books (throne of glass and the goblet of fire), so it's a very entertaining read — my personal favorite of the series.
highly recommend this book. it definitely still holds up after reading it a couple of years ago (bumping it up to 5 stars, can't help myself) and i'm itching to start the sequel
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
avafink's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ohh my god! For months I have searched for a book that even comes close to the sheer quality of writing (Additionally: masterfully constructed and well paced plot, realistically flawed yet undeniably likable characters, superb world building, various different (but still engaging) POVs, PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING) of Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows. I can’t even think up higher paise for this book (or any book)! It was absolutely fantastic and brought back my enthusiasm for the fantasy genre (I mean, I read some books that were REALLY not my taste last year (a nicer way to say I though they were pretty awful))! The magic system was well flushed out and reminiscent (at a very basic level) of that of Bardugo’s ‘Grisha-verse’ books but different enough deserve the highest of praise. Absolutely devoured this book!
In a sea of cheep-feeling, near solely romance focused, trope filled books; blanketed in a sense of sterility, unoriginality, implausibility (in the way characters interact with each other and the world around them and how they respond to situations) and unfairly raised expectations, this book feels like a reminder (encouragement?) that I just have to keep sifting through the rest to find what books speak most to my specific tastes! They are out there and I’m beyond happy to have found another!
In a sea of cheep-feeling, near solely romance focused, trope filled books; blanketed in a sense of sterility, unoriginality, implausibility (in the way characters interact with each other and the world around them and how they respond to situations) and unfairly raised expectations, this book feels like a reminder (encouragement?) that I just have to keep sifting through the rest to find what books speak most to my specific tastes! They are out there and I’m beyond happy to have found another!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment
applesodaperson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book was just very average YA fantasy. I understand how people can love it, but to me, there was nothing special about it. Like I don’t think I’ll even continue the series. The premise was interesting, and it was well explained and not too complicated. But my main problem was with the characters. The White London twin rulers were such corny villains, and not at all intimidating.
The main characters, Kel and Lila, were very one dimensional, and yeah they were entertaining, but they were not the most interesting protagonists.
I also had a huge issue with Rhy. The book did not do much at all to develop him or let the reader get attached to him. You seriously learn more about him from other people than from him.This resulted in me feeling no emotions when he kind of died. I felt no attachment to the character and did not feel sad or stressed about it.
Overall this book was really average.
Listened to on Libby.
The main characters, Kel and Lila, were very one dimensional, and yeah they were entertaining, but they were not the most interesting protagonists.
I also had a huge issue with Rhy. The book did not do much at all to develop him or let the reader get attached to him. You seriously learn more about him from other people than from him.
Overall this book was really average.
Listened to on Libby.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Death, and Gun violence
s_green217's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Blood