Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

58 reviews

lindseyhall44's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

• 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

4.0

Although The Cruel Prince trilogy will always hold a special place in my heart, the Stolen Heir was a great follow-up. Black is a masterful writer and phenomenally brings readers back into the dark and beautiful faire. Although it’s not necessary to read the original books first, I would highly recommend, since The Folk of the Air is absolutely increidble. Ultimately would highly recommend! 

I’m very nervous to see how Jude and Cardan will play a role in this next novel, but at the same time excited to see where it goes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Blood, Abandonment, Murder, Child abuse, Death, Torture, and Violence

eggfartz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Confinement, Abandonment, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder

aseel_reads's review

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

This honestly felt like the same but different to the cruel prince. The betrayal was so mellow and nothing really. The romance or angst wasn't there and I just don't get the hype lmao. Only thing I liked is how gruesome the Fae are 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Confinement, Gore, Violence, Abandonment, Body horror, Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, and Blood

madalina0_0's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Death, Murder, Violence, Child abuse, and Abandonment

aysha_blake's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Murder, Violence, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Grief, War, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent

brianneh's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Murder, Death, and Child abuse

friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Bullying, Abandonment, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, and Infertility

chronicacademia's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Blood, Gore, Murder, Ableism, and Death

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, and Animal death

northern_wind's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Torture, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Death, Blood, and Murder

bethy_joy's review

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Slavery, Blood, Violence, Torture, Child abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Toxic relationship, War, Dysphoria, Vomit, Grief, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Abandonment, and Cannibalism