Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

196 reviews

lizziaha's review

2.0

I think that the heteronormative system that sjm establishes just really got in the way of me enjoying the book. I didn’t really expect it in a fae setting (why establish sexism in a world you made up if you’re not going to engage with it critically??) Also it feels a little weird to me that sjm portrays the fae as a relatively sexually liberated society, yet “whore” carries such weight as an insult. Again, it could be interesting if she engages with it critically but it just seems a little shallow as is. Having read two of the books now, the books are really starting to lack tension/stakes for me. Everything always goes right for Feyre and none of the relationships have any chance to build (there’s potential for more tension in the relationships, but the potential is ultimately wasted). Any “tension” is based on silly miscommunications which honestly made me dislike the characters more. I’m begging sjm to let her characters have flaws!! Like how are they all perfect? It’s boring!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, War, Toxic relationship, Blood, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, and Violence

kaliipayne's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

some of the dialogue is cringe but overall easily digestible. if i didn’t mentally replace “mate” with soulmate/partner/wife/etc i wouldn’t have been able to finish. idk why but that is a major ick for me. there’s also a LOT of

convenience to excuse behavior, maybe would have liked for more character development and accountability

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Gore, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Confinement, Racism, Emotional abuse, Blood, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape

crisania's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• 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

4.25

Impressive. I found this book to be much better than book one. We have here a love triangle, Tamlin how will you redeem yourself...things just went downhill so fast. Anywho, I'm not sad. I'll always root for a good antihero lol.  Boy does Rhysand deliver, that entrance woooo and we get to learn more about their bond. Feyre undergoes so much growth mentally and as a character. The world building had me in pieces. I wish I were an artist to draw everything. Sigh. Jumping into book 3 asap. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Mental illness

Moderate: War, Sexual assault, and Confinement

Minor: Vomit and Kidnapping

laurenkgrace's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I would just like to have a little chatty chat with miss Sarah.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Confinement, Grief, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Gore, War, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Vomit

abbyrummage's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

The second book in the ACOTAR series definitely didn’t disappoint but it was very difficult to stay attached. There’s lots of build up with no climax until the very end and it’s a great ending but I feel like Maas spent too much time building up to a single moment that’s only two chapters of the entire 624 paged book. Looking forward to the third book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

lexithelion's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Slightly better than the first book but still as slow and still no character diversity (appearance and personality.) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

autumnwitch14's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, War, Medical content, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Gore, Kidnapping, and Vomit

Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Body shaming

sdfallin's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

Oh my God. This was so amazing. I tore through this book and was kicking my feet and absolutely had goosebumps all over my body when I finished it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and War

Moderate: Torture, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

raefender's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

By far the best of the ACOTAR series, ACOMAF encapsulates what Sarah J Mass does best. A love triangle rife with tension, a heroine who must overcome past traumas, and an attractive yet morally grey male lead.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Violence and Blood

Minor: Domestic abuse

smackeykennedy37's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Torture, Vomit, War, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Rape

Minor: Pregnancy and Genocide