Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

156 reviews

onceuponaballad's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Addiction, Violence, Torture, Trafficking, Slavery, Sexual content, and War

Moderate: Gun violence and Child abuse

melodyharmon's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

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

3.0

This book surprised me by having a verifiable plot!  I stayed relatively interested in the story throughout the entirety of this book.  Which is saying a lot because there is no reason that this book was 800+ pages. Big chunks of it could have been edited out without taking away from the story. 

I didn't care as much for the story line involving Bryce and Hunt.  I don't find them to be very likable characters.  I don't buy that they are mates.  It just doesn't seem believable.  I feel their connection was strong enough to merit a mating bond.  

I was much more invested in the side characters story lines because I felt more connected to them.  I wish this book was more of a story involving the side characters instead of focusing on Hunt and Bryce, and their sex life. 

The cliffhanger at the end was remarkable!  It made me very happy that I only had to wait 24 hours before the next book came out.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Slavery, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

lilhappyhermit's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

Just when you think everything is solved, more secrets are revealed. The events that Bryce and Hunt go through to figure out the depths of the circumstances from book 1 had me reeling. Finding out more about characters and their motives, seeing relationships strengthen and shatter, and watching everything unfold had me ending this book with my mouth agape and needing book 3 immediately. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Slavery, War, and Torture

tguccione's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Sexism, Classism, Gore, Grief, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, War, Colonisation, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Confinement

readwithde's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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? No

5.0

This was everything a sequel should be, imo. All the chaos from the first book needed to be processed while power players moved and planned.

This was a perfect villain story for the Asteri akin to Empire Strikes Back. It was set up and played beautifully, and honestly saved this book from being simply another grand romantasy.

The pacing for the twists and truth behind actions was perfect; though the rebel movement storyline did not make much sense to me, it set up the broader world and bigger threats very well.

Bryce was a bit annoying, and Hunt was a bit underwhelming, but the supporting cast was absolutely incredible. Team Ruhn.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Classism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, War, Cursing, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Colonisation, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, Grief, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Confinement, and Drug use

Minor: Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Infidelity, Infertility, and Rape

britwalsh16's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? No

5.0

Holy shit!! The last 50 pages man.. HOLY SHIT!!! 🤯 I have no words. I’m just in awestruck at everything that was revealed! And that ending!!! I cannot wait to start on book 3!!! Sarah J Maas has done it again. I love her books so much!!! I’m in awe!!! 🖤
I honestly don’t know what else to say without spoilers!! Just read it!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Misogyny, Blood, War, Classism, Slavery, Grief, and Gun violence

Moderate: Colonisation, Infidelity, Torture, Rape, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Confinement

Minor: Genocide, Addiction, Child abuse, Vomit, and Alcohol

ciara_fs98's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I loved parts of this book. The character development is 💯 Bryce and Hunt being confirmed mates just made me happy. They really do deserve each other. Getting multiple POVs just enhanced the reading experience for me as you get both Bryce's and Hunts perspective on the rebellion. Seeing how Hunts failed rebellion haunts him and how worried he is for Bryce just pulls at your heartstrings. My one grievance with this book is the fact that the plot relies so heavily on Danika (that could change after HOFAS)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Torture, and War

Minor: Drug use, Slavery, Death, Murder, War, Colonisation, and Violence

millie_mae22's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Sexual content

Moderate: Slavery, War, and Sexual violence

jennipea382's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death

Moderate: Genocide, Slavery, and Colonisation

Minor: Torture, Alcohol, Grief, Child death, and Rape

mj_86's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Death

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, and War