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lovelymisanthrope'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
3.5
"Chain of Gold" mainly follows Cordelia Carstairs, a young Shadowhunter who has been trained since birth to rid the world of demons. Her mother, brother, and herself have fled to a new town, London, because her father was accused of a terrible crime, and if he is convicted, the family will not be able to live in peace. Unfortunately, London begins to be plagued by demon attacks, and these attacks are unlike any they have seen before. With her new friends by her side, Cordelia embarks on a journey to save London, and discover what is really happening in the Shadowhunter world.
It has been really fun to read all of the Shadowhunter books at my leisure, and not have to wait for the next one to come out. I have also really enjoyed seeing how Cassandra Clare's writing has improved over the series. This book was written amazingly, and I was so enthralled by the characters from page one. I really enjoyed seeing the children from previous characters and how things have evolved since we last saw them. This specific book was more intresting to me because I was really invested in Cordelia learning more about her own family and why her father was accused of this crime. I also really enjoyed her secret love plot. Like with most of Cassandra Clare's books, I did feel like it was too long, but I know the diehard fans love seeing more and being immersed entirely into this world.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book, because boy were there some cliffhangers I need resolved!
Graphic: Violence and Death
andrikkk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Vomit, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Deadnaming, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, and Body horror
beckyyreadss'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Blood, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Violence, and War
fromjuliereads'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
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Violence
phily_g_123'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Death, and Drug abuse
Minor: Bullying
plumpyherb13'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
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
bookswtheo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, and Blood
Moderate: Violence and Emotional abuse
thecourtofreading'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
"we don't always love people who deserve it."
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia
gonnachangethislater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Sexism, and Suicide
bani's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Death