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barbarianmissy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The truth bomb explosion at the end I had my suspicions about for the last 200 or so pages, but it was a great KABLAMO moment to end off the book with! I’m excited to go sailing across the sea for a family reunion!!!
One thing that bugs me in this series though is that no one trusts each other at all?! They’re all damned secret keepers! Like the three main characters never got told that team work makes the dream work??!! I feel like if they just talked it out or explained their plans before setting them in motion, then they could’ve solved their problems a lot faster!?!! I totally get why they don’t fully trust each other, but at the same time - as George Michael says “you gotta have faith”
Watch me say that and one of them brutally betrays the others in the future books lol - if it does, please just call me Baba Yellowlegs, clairvoyant evil witch beeyotch extraordinaire 💁♀️
Also, side note, I really thought this story was about to be a doggie snuff book and I was THIS CLOSE to throwing it across the room.
Anywho, time for the highly controversial reading timeline placement of ASSASSINS BLADE for a fun lil blast from the past of short stories and then I shall be back to find out what we’re doing with all of this crazy ass stuff going on!
WHOOP WHOOP
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
erindarlyn's review against another edition
3.0
I have breezed through the first two books in the Throne of Glass series so far. The first book captured my interest and in this second one, the stakes for our main character, Celaena, are even higher than they were in book one. The relationship dynamics between characters have more layers in this book, and it was interesting to see Celaena work through different puzzles and threats as the story unfolded.
Crown of Midnight is a bit more gruesome in places than book one was, so I ended up liking it a little less than Throne of Glass. The twists in the plot were generally good, but there was a bit near the end that kind of jumped out of nowhere at me. As someone who didn’t have much exposure to the world of SJM or her books (or even this subgenre) before picking up these two books, that last twist didn’t really make sense to me when I first read it. It seemed to throw the series in a new direction that I wasn’t expecting, so I’m still processing how I feel about that. I’ll still continue on with the next book, though. I’ve started reading the prequel novella collection now, then will follow with the third book in the series, as I’ve seen some readers recommend that reading order.
For those who are considering this series for younger readers, there is some closed door / fade to black romance in this book.
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Murder
tishag's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed the fast-paced storyline, answering of lingering questions from the first book, and new issues that arose & will presumably be answered in future books. I enjoyed the characters much more in this book - everyone seemed to have matured along with the author - and the narration wasn't nearly as annoying compared to the first book.
Can't say I highly recommend the book/series because it's not my favorite genre, but I am seeing more positives than negatives and am actually looking forward to the next book...a little bit anyway 😉
Graphic: Violence
kaz_brekkerrr'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
3.0
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, and Violence
mary_do_12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
1. AAGSAJSJFKEDKSKS
2. celaena, what THE ACTUAL FUCK?!
3. chaol please stfu. stop being annoying.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
noerlund's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
shlymiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, and Blood
tiredtori's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Sexual content, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
rpetro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed Celaena’s development in this one, especially when she really came into her own dark power while rescuing Chaol, hunting Grave and fighting the monster in the portal.
I think the world building is decent, but could be better, especially when it comes to details about the other kingdoms.
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Animal is injured during fight,emis_books'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: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Slavery, Torture, and War