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winterwisteria's review
adventurous
challenging
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
5.0
gr1ffma3str0's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sharppointysticks's review
3.0
Did you know this series was written as a bet? I didn't.
According to Wikipedia:
"The inspiration for the series came from a bet Jim was challenged to while a member of the Delray Online Writer’s Workshop. The challenger bet that Jim could not write a good story based on a lame idea, and Jim countered that he could do it using two lame ideas of the challenger’s choosing. The “lame” ideas given were Lost Roman Legion and Pokémon"
Interesting...
According to Wikipedia:
"The inspiration for the series came from a bet Jim was challenged to while a member of the Delray Online Writer’s Workshop. The challenger bet that Jim could not write a good story based on a lame idea, and Jim countered that he could do it using two lame ideas of the challenger’s choosing. The “lame” ideas given were Lost Roman Legion and Pokémon"
Interesting...
gabe_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I found this book absolutely gripping. I think that all the storylines were interesting, and it switched between them in a really effective way to prevent the action getting tiring.
I was initially quite sceptical of Tavi being thrust into the position he is, but I think it's handled very well in the end, and he really did grow on me in that role.
I also enjoyed more politicing between the High Lords and Ladies. And the opportunity to see some more cool furycrafting at work.
I also loved the two developments at the end. They were great.
I was initially quite sceptical of Tavi being thrust into the position he is, but I think it's handled very well in the end, and he really did grow on me in that role.
I also enjoyed more politicing between the High Lords and Ladies. And the opportunity to see some more cool furycrafting at work.
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This felt very much like a filler book, used to bridge two plot ideas and give time for character growth. Not nearly as memorable as the other two so far.
madamgreene's review against another edition
adventurous
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
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
WOW, just WOW! I don't even know where to start!
There are spoilers from the last book here, so if you haven't read book two yet, stop now :)
Tavi is growing into such a worthy hero I feel completely giddy and fangirly. I just want to gush and talk about how great he is :D But that really won't do, now, will it? Tavi really showed his maturity and his abilty to lead in this book. And I think the one person who was the most amazed by that fact was himself. He had some excellent ideas, and he was able to get his soldiers to follow them, and ultimately the legion that was supposed to not even see a battle could actually fight.
Isana went through some really difficult times, having to deal with an enemy she had chosen to ally herself with in the last book, in order to save Tavi and Bernhard. Isana is still a very strong woman, and I am sure she will be able to get the best out of her situation. She completely threw me for a cruveball though. I was partly right in my prediction, but the other part was a little off...
Bernhard and Amara are great as well - they will fight for what is right - no matter what their orders are. And the fact that they can fight together helps both them, their allies and the First Lord.
I will not write any more for fear of starting off with spoilers. I will say though, that the battles alone are worth reading for, and there is still both a little bit of romance and a whole lot of friendship.
There are spoilers from the last book here, so if you haven't read book two yet, stop now :)
Tavi is growing into such a worthy hero I feel completely giddy and fangirly. I just want to gush and talk about how great he is :D But that really won't do, now, will it? Tavi really showed his maturity and his abilty to lead in this book. And I think the one person who was the most amazed by that fact was himself. He had some excellent ideas, and he was able to get his soldiers to follow them, and ultimately the legion that was supposed to not even see a battle could actually fight.
Isana went through some really difficult times, having to deal with an enemy she had chosen to ally herself with in the last book, in order to save Tavi and Bernhard. Isana is still a very strong woman, and I am sure she will be able to get the best out of her situation. She completely threw me for a cruveball though. I was partly right in my prediction, but the other part was a little off...
Bernhard and Amara are great as well - they will fight for what is right - no matter what their orders are. And the fact that they can fight together helps both them, their allies and the First Lord.
I will not write any more for fear of starting off with spoilers. I will say though, that the battles alone are worth reading for, and there is still both a little bit of romance and a whole lot of friendship.