Reviews tagging 'Gore'

Sombra y hueso by Leigh Bardugo

61 reviews

blissofalife's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

Believable characters and world building, constantly moving plot, a plot twist I should’ve seen coming but chose to ignore because I was hoping it wasn’t the case. Loose ends all tied up or obviously coming into play in the next book. I’m a fan.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Gore

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-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

3.0

I think this is a great introduction into this world, and there's a lot of information in here that I wish I would have known reading Six of Crows. Plus, with the way that it ended, I need to know what happens next. Good thing I checked out all three from the library!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Slavery

Minor: Rape, Sexual content, and Death of parent

oliviadeltufo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

It was an enjoyable read and I was left surprised at the fast pace in the beginning of it. However,the timing in this book turns out to be a bit odd. In reality this book moves quickly but there is awhile where you feel as if the character is stuck in the same routine forever. Only to find out it wasn't very long at all in the scheme of things. It had all of the fantasy world building you could want but I personally found it wasn't very attention grabbing. Overall it was a mediocre read but I will be finishing the series.

I found the Darling to be really disgusting and some of the things he did to Alina and their world unforgiveable. I don't see how anyone could wish them to be together. I highly doubt anything that will come up in the next books will redeem him for me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Grief

The Darkling kisses Alina without warning and she seems to remain conflicted about it the rest of the book. It is also later assumed he only did it to distract her from learning his schemes.

konpyuta's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Gore

sfbookgirl's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

With the Shadow and Bone series releasing in April, I knew I had to get started on reading the trilogy. The first book takes place in the Ravka in which common soldiers and the powerful Grisha (more on that soon) risk their lives to cross the Shadow Fold, an area home to scary monsters. I found the storyline easy to follow and understand and unlike Six of Crows (a duology set in the same universe), I was more invested in the main characters. 

 

While I know the series may not be for everyone, I really enjoyed the first installment. It follows a consistent narrative and I found the world to be oh-so-magical. Quickly, readers learn that Alina is more than just a common soldier and possesses powers that reveal her as a Grisha. *gasp* Alina’s story, which resembles many Russian-like aspects, is a wild ride and a perfect winter story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Gore, and Toxic relationship

emlikeslit's review against another edition

adventurous dark

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gore, and Blood

gracecleo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Death and Slavery

Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Rape, and Death of parent

findingcassandra's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Gore, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

toshita's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Blood

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

fondueturtles's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I guess I liked it enough to read it all in one sitting, staying up until midnight to finish, but it didn’t really speak to me. It has my favorite trope (special kid in school), and I don’t think it did a great job of it, which was disappointing. A light, easy read. The characters were cute but wasn’t really invested in any of them (although I did like Mal)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Slavery

Minor: Sexual assault

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