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nut_megg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Updated Review (June 2024):
Still fantastic. Dorian really grew on me this time around, and all the little hints and bits of foreshadowing are really just so fun to catch on a reread. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Original Review (March 2023):
Rating: 5/5 stars.
Splendid, perfect, marvelous, a bunch more adjectives. I was already enjoying this series but this is definitely the one that truly hooked me after the midway point.
Still fantastic. Dorian really grew on me this time around, and all the little hints and bits of foreshadowing are really just so fun to catch on a reread. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Original Review (March 2023):
Rating: 5/5 stars.
Splendid, perfect, marvelous, a bunch more adjectives. I was already enjoying this series but this is definitely the one that truly hooked me after the midway point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Murder, Death, and Slavery
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Torture
loleilu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gracexreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
nthao's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dontstopreadin's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars but I probably could be persuaded to round up to 4.
My issues with this book are the same issues I had with book one. It shouldn't take 300 pages for me to get interested/invested in this story. I don't like Celaena but this book showed me I am interested in her back story and this ending showed me I am actually, though I previously didn't think I was, interested in what happens next. This story filled the questions and holes I had from the first book and the ending was action-packed. I just wish it didn't take most of the book to get there.
My issues with this book are the same issues I had with book one. It shouldn't take 300 pages for me to get interested/invested in this story. I don't like Celaena but this book showed me I am interested in her back story and this ending showed me I am actually, though I previously didn't think I was, interested in what happens next. This story filled the questions and holes I had from the first book and the ending was action-packed. I just wish it didn't take most of the book to get there.
reaganblake's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
shealynnette's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.75