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toastyghosty13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I also like reading about Yennefer since she was one of the characters I liked most from what I saw in the show. Her background story in the show was so interesting to me, and the way that she and Geralt's fates intertwine in the book was really interesting to see as well as to get an idea of the dynamic of their relationship in the future.
I ended up buying a physical box set with illustrated editions after listening to this audiobook because I liked the characters, stories, and world building so much. I loved the way the narrator did all of the voices in the audiobook, but it was also hard to keep track of who all of the characters were when there were so many as well as so many places. I chalk this up mainly to the fact that this book and the next (Sword of Destiny) are labeled as prequels and short stories, so I assume that Blood of Elves will be the first full length story rather than somewhat cohesive mini tails. Even though I don't normally like short stories, I feel that this fit perfectly with the fairy tale retelling aspect since a lot of the stories seemed somewhat familiar but also so unique.
I am excited to see more of Geralt and the other characters that were introduced in this installment, as well as see when
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, Incest, Death, Infertility, and Sexism
grayreadsmanga's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexism, Death, Confinement, Alcohol, Murder, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Torture, Misogyny, and Blood
Moderate: Medical content, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Incest
Minor: Body horror and Vomit
fantasy discriminationmcmeiss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder
casdelvo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Vomit, Xenophobia, and Death
Minor: Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, and Sexual harassment
ohthatsgrayt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child death, Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Cursing, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual violence, and War
belladonnashrike's review against another edition
4.25
“yen,” she repeated, giving in to him completely. “nobody’s ever called me that. say it again.”
“yen.”
“geralt.”
GOD.
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Incest, Infertility, Rape, Vomit, and War
draakedan's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Cursing, and Body horror
booksthatburn's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexism, Ableism, Confinement, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Body horror, Excrement, Vomit, Cannibalism, Rape, Animal death, and Child death
Minor: Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Incest, Torture, Suicide, and Animal cruelty
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Blood, Death, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Ableism, Incest, Infertility, and Rape
graceless_grace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Incest, Infertility, Rape, Vomit, and War