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lae824 's review for:
House of Flame and Shadow
by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed this book—minimal miscommunication trope, which drives me nuts. Absolutely live for Ruhn and Lydia, as well as Hypaxia. I love that Bryce concocts intricate plans and the reader only finds out when the rest of the characters witness the plan playing out.
I will say that the scene between Connor and Ethan felt strange. I didn’t love that passed characters were brought back as souls or spirits, and especially as someone who’s experienced the passing of their older brother, the Ethan/Connor scene felt forced and rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation