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nbhefner's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Gore, Confinement, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, and War
Fantastic book that easily deserves 5 stars I'm just particular. If you haven' t finished "A Court of Thorns and Roses" go read that firstmadsreadsbooks17's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
angelofthetardis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The pacing of this book is more suited to the 2 part graphic audio format than ACOTAR, mainly because the action is a little more evenly spread throughout the story. It also helps that you're settled into the world the author has created, so it's a lot easier to accept the new ideas that pitch up in here. There's plenty of moments in this to keep you interested and listening, and glimpses of humour throughout the overall slightly darker tone which pull the listener in.
As with Rhys in the last one, the voices of Cassian and Azriel aren't quite what I was expecting, but as I have now settled into Rhys' voice (and actually quite like it!), I'm sure I'll quickly come to accept the actors' interpretations. As for the wider audio, I feel that it gives the darker moments a lot more depth and emotional resonance than the written word alone, and likewise purposely picks out those moments of brevity to give the listener a moment's relief.
The only part I felt was lacking was a moment where Rhys is sharing a memory with Feyre, and rather than having Rhys supply the voice over, it's Feyre effectively doing an impression if him, dropping her voice an octave and adjusting her pronunciation slightly. I genuinely thought I'd mistakenly slowed down the audio speed when it kicked in. I can't say I quite understood that directorial decision as it jolted me out of my own head, but overall it's a small nitpick from an otherwise very well put together production.
Can't wait for part 2!
Graphic: Vomit, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, War, and Torture
Minor: Animal death, Alcohol, and Sexual content
lizacorn's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, and Confinement
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death, and Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent and War
krystlethegreat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Easy 5 ⭐️s!
Graphic: Vomit, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Torture