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jo_and_aro's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
sheepishlysarah's review
4.0
I just love these kids so much! They're so brave and honestly, I would have been head over heels for this series as a 10-year-old. I'm still loving it as a 26-year-old! I love the transformation magic, what kid didn't love dragons and wolves? Just the best creatures to pick. I'm so happy we got to see so much of the dragon's realm in the book when the first focused so heavily on the wolves. After seeing how both societies are run it's clear that both have many problems. Though I will say I vastly prefer dragon school to the wolf academy. The flight of the dragons also allowed us to see more of the world in which these books are set. There are some really magical descriptions of the landscapes and the various places they travel to. We also discover more of Anders and Rayna's past and it is juicy! The new dragon characters were a lot of fun. I love that even though these kids have grown up with so much prejudice between them they manage to see beyond what they've been told and become friends with someone they've been told to hate. I do wish it had been a little harder for them at some points in their quest but that's likely because I'm an adult reading a middle grade. Younger me probably would have felt a lot differently. I'm very excited to see how this series concluded in the final book!
willowmae's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kehardin's review
5.0
Excellent book that is the sequel to Ice Wolves. Can hardly wait for the next one to come out. Intriguing storyline that's also unique. Definitely worth a try.
dreximgirl's review
4.0
I enjoyed the second book in this trilogy. Anders and Rayna are such compelling characters and I really liked getting to know the side characters more. It will be interesting to see what happens from here.
wintersolace's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I continue to adore this trilogy. I love the setting and the world, and I love the themes the story continues to explore. The importance of challenging prejudices and working towards common ground--even if everyone else seems against you. The importance of family, friends, and those who have your back. Love it all!
emmybird86's review
4.0
I am really enjoying this series. I had no idea it was out here and am so glad to have found it. I cannot wait to read the next one.
evelyn14's review
4.0
Actual rating: 3.5!
Really enjoyed my time listening to this one! WIll listen to book three soon!
Really enjoyed my time listening to this one! WIll listen to book three soon!
dragontomes2000's review
4.0
Scorch Dragons continued the incredibly fun journey that started in Ice Wolves in flying colors. Scorch Dragons does take a while to get truly going story wise but when it does it takes off. I have truly grown to love this world and characters and am sad that I only have one book left in the series.
Scorch Dragons picks up pretty much immediately where Ice Wolves ended. We see our main characters trying to deal with the fallout of their actions and coping with their new environment. Now Like I said in the beginning of this review, Scorch Dragons takes awhile to get the story going, however that is because we the readers are now in the dragon's territory. It was really nice to see how the dragons operate compared to how the wolves do. Were also introduced to a couple new characters on the dragon side and like with the wolves, they are all wonderful. Amie Kaufman really took these characters and made them all have purpose. Not one character is under utilized. She also didn't forget about the characters that we got to know in Ice Wolves, they themselves were given ample page time. Now that was something I appreciated very much.
The plot of Scorch Dragons took on a more road trip style compared to its predecessor. This road trip plot line also used the Scavenger Hunt type riddle me this mechanic which I crave and live for. So we got to see more of Vallen then just Holbard. Their was a lot more history we got to learn and unearth. As we have only one book left, I am a little saddened we won't be able to visit or learn about some of the other Elementals, so I truly hope Amie will come back to this world in the future.
Now minus not being able to really get into the other Elementals of this world. I would say my only tiny gripe I have with this book is that the chapters ran quite long. Now I love me some long chapters, but for a middle grade they seemed to long. Like one chapter clocked into I believe 54 pages. Now for me now that is fine, but me when I was middle grade age with my raging ADHD, I would have not fared well. Again that is a minor quip, nothing major. I still had such a blast with this book.
Well it is time to see how it all comes to an end.
Scorch Dragons picks up pretty much immediately where Ice Wolves ended. We see our main characters trying to deal with the fallout of their actions and coping with their new environment. Now Like I said in the beginning of this review, Scorch Dragons takes awhile to get the story going, however that is because we the readers are now in the dragon's territory. It was really nice to see how the dragons operate compared to how the wolves do. Were also introduced to a couple new characters on the dragon side and like with the wolves, they are all wonderful. Amie Kaufman really took these characters and made them all have purpose. Not one character is under utilized. She also didn't forget about the characters that we got to know in Ice Wolves, they themselves were given ample page time. Now that was something I appreciated very much.
The plot of Scorch Dragons took on a more road trip style compared to its predecessor. This road trip plot line also used the Scavenger Hunt type riddle me this mechanic which I crave and live for. So we got to see more of Vallen then just Holbard. Their was a lot more history we got to learn and unearth. As we have only one book left, I am a little saddened we won't be able to visit or learn about some of the other Elementals, so I truly hope Amie will come back to this world in the future.
Now minus not being able to really get into the other Elementals of this world. I would say my only tiny gripe I have with this book is that the chapters ran quite long. Now I love me some long chapters, but for a middle grade they seemed to long. Like one chapter clocked into I believe 54 pages. Now for me now that is fine, but me when I was middle grade age with my raging ADHD, I would have not fared well. Again that is a minor quip, nothing major. I still had such a blast with this book.
Well it is time to see how it all comes to an end.