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leigh_bee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
This book is an adult version of YA dystopian fiction. Harry Potter meets Hunger Games and Divergent add a little spice. 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Murder
loadsofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I’m not normally a fantasy girlie but I can see the hype now!
I’m not normally a fantasy girlie but I can see the hype now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
creeves14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.75
This brought me out of my book slump and i read it in less then a week which is super fast for this working single mom. i feel in love with the characters and story. it was a page turner for me. the world building was great. it didn’t think i’d love a book about a dragon war college as much as i did.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and War
grantusromantus's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and War
autumnmyers45's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
peggyjean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Very good, narrator on audiobook is excellent, sex scenes are spicey ;)dailybaileyk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.5
Listened to the graphic audio book. I am a “skimmer” and I know I would have struggled paying attention through some of these chapters with all the lore, strategy talk, history, etc.
This is a great book if you like dragons, war/battle strategy, romance, warrior school, and a woman who absolutely refuses to die.
*SPOILERS - mild mentions throughout here on out*
If I had read this I don’t think it would have hit as hard. My one gripe with the actual writing was the last battle in the book. I get the point of showing the gravity of the situation, and maybe I am just a little bit miffed at the loss suffered from that battle and it’s making me hyper critical but the fact our MC did not clock the solution to the fight faster was infuriating. Maybe that was a plot device to show the stress of the moment and their inexperience but I’m pissy about it and it’s my review. I’m knocking half a star off because of that and the fact that homegirl suffers the emotional flip flop syndrome when she’s been nothing but forgiving and understanding for the rest of the book. Other than that! LOVED IT!
Had to get the bad out there first. Here’s what I love and I’m gonna TRY to keep it light on spoilers but I can only do so much.
1. A girlie with a chronic illness having the willpower to be stronger and better despite having an easy out. Could not be me and I love her for it.
2. Mysterious shadow man with a heart will always be my downfall.
3. The fact the other love interest played out like it did. Oooooooo I cannot tell you how much that man pissed me TF off from day one. If there was a “two lovers and I have to choose” trope I would have stopped reading. I really just want to read more to see his downfall.
4. The ending was so good. It made me want to start reading the next one pronto (even though based on the context leading up to it, I kind of saw it coming).
5. It was hot. Yeah I was blushing and kicking my feet several times.
All in all I would recommend this in a heart beat.
This is a great book if you like dragons, war/battle strategy, romance, warrior school, and a woman who absolutely refuses to die.
*SPOILERS - mild mentions throughout here on out*
Had to get the bad out there first. Here’s what I love and I’m gonna TRY to keep it light on spoilers but I can only do so much.
1. A girlie with a chronic illness having the willpower to be stronger and better despite having an easy out. Could not be me and I love her for it.
2. Mysterious shadow man with a heart will always be my downfall.
3. The fact the other love interest played out like it did. Oooooooo I cannot tell you how much that man pissed me TF off from day one. If there was a “two lovers and I have to choose” trope I would have stopped reading. I really just want to read more to see his downfall.
4. The ending was so good. It made me want to start reading the next one pronto (even though based on the context leading up to it, I kind of saw it coming).
5. It was hot. Yeah I was blushing and kicking my feet several times.
All in all I would recommend this in a heart beat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Chronic illness
sayruh90's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
I don’t typically read fantasy, so I was skeptical I could get into this. Now I can’t wait to read the next installment!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
eligru's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Genocide
erikahh25's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Despite what I’d heard, I thought Fourth Wing was a predictable, unspectacular novel that had the potential to be great.
The underlying plot was admittedly interesting and I wish it and the characters had been developed with more focus rather than injecting over-the-top, cringy narration that was only distracting. Compared to similar sub-plots (like Jamie & Claire in Outlander), the Xaden/Violet sub-plot was so predictable, artificial, and sloppily integrated that it reminded me of wattpad.
Ultimately, I thought the book missed the mark of being great and had hoped for a more mature writing style. However, it was interesting enough and I think it has its place as a safe read if you’re looking for something straight-forward.
The underlying plot was admittedly interesting and I wish it and the characters had been developed with more focus rather than injecting over-the-top, cringy narration that was only distracting. Compared to similar sub-plots (like Jamie & Claire in Outlander), the Xaden/Violet sub-plot was so predictable, artificial, and sloppily integrated that it reminded me of wattpad.
Ultimately, I thought the book missed the mark of being great and had hoped for a more mature writing style. However, it was interesting enough and I think it has its place as a safe read if you’re looking for something straight-forward.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Murder