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sarasreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Finished this a few days ago. When I started, I read half the book in one day. I just swallowed this thing whole like a python. It felt like reading in my YA dystopian hey-day, which was a fun, nostalgic feeling.
I enjoyed that there was chronic illness/pain/disability rep, but I wish it would have been fleshed out just a bit more. The character has an EDS-like illness, which the author also has, but missing were any mentions of the other crippling symptoms that can come with it, like the soul-crushing fatigue. So while I'm happy it was included (we need more books with chronic illness and pain rep), I have yet to read a book (save one) where fatigue is also a symptom. Which is odd, because it is present in SO many chronic illnesses.
The action kept me going, and I had a lot of emotions while reading. She really did pull me along on this adventure, even though some of it felt a little surface level. The dragons though, those were awesome. I need so much more dragon content in the next book!
Also, I was unprepared for the level of spice in this. It's probably so, so tame to others, but I don't read a lot of spice and was like whoa okay that's happening.
All in all, a solid 4 stars from me, and I'll definitely be reading the next one!
I enjoyed that there was chronic illness/pain/disability rep, but I wish it would have been fleshed out just a bit more. The character has an EDS-like illness, which the author also has, but missing were any mentions of the other crippling symptoms that can come with it, like the soul-crushing fatigue. So while I'm happy it was included (we need more books with chronic illness and pain rep), I have yet to read a book (save one) where fatigue is also a symptom. Which is odd, because it is present in SO many chronic illnesses.
The action kept me going, and I had a lot of emotions while reading. She really did pull me along on this adventure, even though some of it felt a little surface level. The dragons though, those were awesome. I need so much more dragon content in the next book!
Also, I was unprepared for the level of spice in this. It's probably so, so tame to others, but I don't read a lot of spice and was like whoa okay that's happening.
All in all, a solid 4 stars from me, and I'll definitely be reading the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Ableism, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Chronic illness, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Colonisation, War, and Classism
caffeinatedmoodreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and War
bookishwondergoth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
In the wise words of the late Sir Terry Pratchett: “Susan hated Literature. She’d much prefer to read a good book.” (Soul Music, 1999)
Such a statement perfectly sums up my feelings regarding seasoned contemporary romance author Rebecca Yarros’ first foray into the fantasy world. Fourth Wing is a rip-roaring, breathlessly exciting war school fantasy featuring high stakes, a tough as nails heroine, a brooding love interest, epic power-up moments, and wonderfully sarcastic dragons. High literature it is not, but it’s still the best book I’ve read all year.
Read my full review over at Grimdark Magazine here.
Such a statement perfectly sums up my feelings regarding seasoned contemporary romance author Rebecca Yarros’ first foray into the fantasy world. Fourth Wing is a rip-roaring, breathlessly exciting war school fantasy featuring high stakes, a tough as nails heroine, a brooding love interest, epic power-up moments, and wonderfully sarcastic dragons. High literature it is not, but it’s still the best book I’ve read all year.
Read my full review over at Grimdark Magazine here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Ableism, Blood, Death, Sexual content, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, and Cursing
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