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an_dro_me_da'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, and Alcohol
maggieed'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexism, Slavery, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
haddy's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
veganecurrywurst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
2. Der andere Punkt (und dafĂŒr kann die Autorin nichts) ist das die Ăbersetzung and machen Stellen nicht ganz perfekt war. Aber das war auch schon meckern auf höchstem Niveau.
3. Das Ende ging ein bisschen schnell. Aber dafĂŒr freue ich mich jetzt auf Band 2 đ
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Xenophobia, Abandonment, and War
navibo'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
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
honestreviews1010'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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
mediocre_omen'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
4.5
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, and Alcohol
grayscale08'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
4.75
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Trafficking, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Child death, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
leona's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The plot was better than the previous books in my opinion, but I also thought it just felt a bit too long. I think this book was a lot stronger in its character work than its plot. The heist was interesting and I don't think I ever really found myself bored, it just felt like there was something missing to me, despite all of the characters having their moment to shine and show their abilities. The world building I think was pretty excellent, seeing a completely different side to the Grishaverse, the dirty, crime-ridden streets of Ketterdam. Bardugo really managed to create an atmosphere with this darker setting.
I've already mentioned the characters a couple of times but here I will go into some more detail. The characters we follow are very much morally grey and even anti-heroes. They are criminals doing something pretty good that will hopefully benefit the world, but for all the wrong reasons *cough* money *cough*. A lot of people disliked Inej, but I actually really liked her for the majority of the book. I have to say 'that' scene
Yep, this book is quite dark if you haven't gathered that already. I would say it is on the upper end of YA and there were a couple of gory moments which did shock me a bit at first because I'm not really good with that type of stuff but it wasn't too bad once I got used to it. The worst moment was (not a major spoiler)
To conclude, I rate it 5 stars, as I absolutely loved this book despite my complaints. It is really very character driven, gritty (for YA anyway) and I would definitely recommend giving it a chance even if you are a bit put off by the social media hype or from hating Shadow and Bone.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Gambling / Gambling Addiction (Moderate)arisbookshelf'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Child abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
This is one of my favorite books, the way Leigh describes the world and the characters is mystifying. The development of Matthias, and the family that they are in the end. I would give anything to read this again.