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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Lite väl långsam. Fick tvinga mig igenom den. Allt hände i slutet. Början av boken var onödig.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, War
Minor: Animal death
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
what the actual fuck was that ending what do you mean I have to wait for the next book WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU ARE TAKING A BREAK REBECCA YOU CANT JUST END IT LIKE THAT
the last time I had a cliffhanger give me this kind of feeling was in October 2012 when I read Percy Jackson and the Mark of Athena for the first time, and 25 year old me much like 12 year old me regrets finishing the book until the next one is released bc what the fuck do I do now
Anyway I can’t tell if it’s bc I’ve been sick or not but this one took me konger to read than the first two despite Iron Flame being the longest, I did appreciate seeing a different side to Xaden and Violet’s relationship and different dynamics between other characters too and best believe I’m sat waiting for book 4
the last time I had a cliffhanger give me this kind of feeling was in October 2012 when I read Percy Jackson and the Mark of Athena for the first time, and 25 year old me much like 12 year old me regrets finishing the book until the next one is released bc what the fuck do I do now
Anyway I can’t tell if it’s bc I’ve been sick or not but this one took me konger to read than the first two despite Iron Flame being the longest, I did appreciate seeing a different side to Xaden and Violet’s relationship and different dynamics between other characters too and best believe I’m sat waiting for book 4
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, War
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Medical content
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, War
adventurous
dark
medium-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, War
Moderate: Toxic relationship
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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:
Yes
This is the 3rd book in the series, I liked it better than the 2nd book, but nowhere near as much as the 1st book, Fourth Wing. It does have pacing and timing issues, quests followed by all out war against the venin. Violet and Xaden still are in love /lust. But my favourite characters belong to the Dragon's Tairn and Andarna. It could have been done with further editing, but I do like the supporting human characters. I like the bonds between Dragon's and riders and parts are funny. I'll probably read the next book in the series as I'm sure the hype and the waiting will get to me. A mixed bag for me, I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either, so I'm secure in my fence sitting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, War
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I had to read this book and the whole series twice because there are small keys to the plot of the story you can miss. You may need a note book and notes or notations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
*There is some spice, lots of language, and lots of violence in this book*
I liked this book, but Xaden's issues frustrated me a bit. And the mega cliffhanger at the end was a bit annoying. I get that the story isn't finished, but it was like Yarros was trying really hard to get that "what?!" moment in there right at the end. I mean, I'll still read the next book when it comes out, but I'll be annoyed about it.
I also still have some nagging questions about the world itself. Basgiath is still just as brutal as ever, even though they all know just how dangerous their enemy is. They need all the soldiers they can get, so letting students kill each other seems ridiculous.
Also, it seems really convenient that even though everyone thought venin were fables for ages, all of a sudden, there are venin everywhere, even within Basgiath. One student even seems to accidentally turn during a sparring class. If it's so easy to turn venin, why weren't people aware that venin existed earlier? Why did anyone think they were myths? If there are so, so many of them, how did they keep their existence a secret for so long? We'll see if any of these plot holes are resolved in the rest of the series.
I liked this book, but Xaden's issues frustrated me a bit. And the mega cliffhanger at the end was a bit annoying. I get that the story isn't finished, but it was like Yarros was trying really hard to get that "what?!" moment in there right at the end. I mean, I'll still read the next book when it comes out, but I'll be annoyed about it.
I also still have some nagging questions about the world itself. Basgiath is still just as brutal as ever, even though they all know just how dangerous their enemy is. They need all the soldiers they can get, so letting students kill each other seems ridiculous.
Also, it seems really convenient that even though everyone thought venin were fables for ages, all of a sudden, there are venin everywhere, even within Basgiath. One student even seems to accidentally turn during a sparring class. If it's so easy to turn venin, why weren't people aware that venin existed earlier? Why did anyone think they were myths? If there are so, so many of them, how did they keep their existence a secret for so long? We'll see if any of these plot holes are resolved in the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence