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dejanira'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
4.75
Bardugo dives deep into the goth-steampunky aesthetic as she takes you along on a very unconventional triple date and the greatest fantasy heist to ever be pulled-off.
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Murder
faizoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Trafficking
elinlovisa'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
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, and Abandonment
maewinter'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
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Rape, and Sexual assault
jessywithawhy'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Gaslighting
anaya_reads'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
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
minamind'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Xenophobia, and Trafficking
chaptersonapage'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
Even though they’re a part of the same universe, don’t go into this book thinking you’ll get more of the same from Shadow and Bone. This is very much it’s own, unique story.
This story revolves around six very different characters. They’re part of the Dregs, a gang that resides in Ketterdam in an area called the Barrel. Kaz Brekker, a high ranking Dreg, gets a request to do an impossible task, but he’s just daring enough to try it. He gathers up a small crew to help fulfill the job.
Kaz is a really unique character. He’s clever and very tricky to get a feel for. He always has something up his sleeve that throws you for a loop. He’s secretive and has an aura of mystery that the other characters can’t seem to figure out. No one knows anything about Kaz that he doesn’t want them to know.
Inej was really cool too. I loved her style when it came to her talents. She was also very determined throughout the book.
Jesper and Wylan were an interesting pair to read about. Their bickering had me smiling as I read on.
Nina and Matthias were also intriguing to read about. Their relationship is a unique one to say the least. Matthias did get on my nerves once in a while, but I also knew that he had his reasons.
I felt like this book was a little slow in the beginning. As I was reading, I was worried I wouldn’t like it like I liked the Shadow and Bone books. I knew this was a fan favorite, but I felt like I might be an outlier with it. Thankfully, I was proven wrong! As I read on, I grew to love all the characters, their backstories, and their unique talents. Each one had their own personalities and brought something different to the story. In the end, this book became my favorite so far out of everything by Leigh Bardugo that I’ve read. I can’t wait to start reading Crooked Kingdom!!
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
anatcaballero's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death and Torture
Minor: Rape, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
mariireadss'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
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Rape