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wynner0306's review against another edition
5.0
JULIET @$&+^]+{^{* gahhhh I love her writing so much. She is instilling such a love for historical fantasy. The story never drags - SO GOOD
jordanh_bookdragon's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
4.25
singsthewren's review against another edition
4.0
This was an absolutely fascinating new book by Marillier. Most of her books are more focused on character than on plot, but I found that one more sharply the case here. This book really dives into who the characters are, and how they became the way they are. The plot is almost incidental, and really doesn't kick in until two-thirds of the way through the book! Instead it's all about the characters and their interactions. I really loved it. It drew me in almost immediately and didn't let go. I can't wait for the final installment!
lilyevangeline's review against another edition
3.0
Read almost entirely in one sitting. I did speed read some of it. Sincere apologies to all chapters from Brocc’s perspective (and miscellaneous description of trees) that I skimmed.
In this newest installment, Dau and Liobhan, now BFFs following their adventure in book one, collectively help Dau finally deal with his childhood trauma when they (through a series of events) end up at his childhood home and unfortunately at the whim of Dau’s sadistic brother.
(In case anyone is wondering, Brocc is still being uninteresting (this time with marriage conflict) but we forgive him because Dau/Liobhan cook up enough trouble to cover his deficit.)
On the one hand, ballsy move, Marillier, in. Alternatively, equally ballsy move in . Spicy take, I think .
Also our ship finally sails, with surprisingly little drama.
Just have to say that for a book about WARRIORS I would have appreciated a little more fighty-fighty??? I’ve been told so many times that Liobhan and Dau are incredible fighters, but they have, what, two fight scenes in this whole book?????? I feel straight swindled. Fingers crossed for book three.
In this newest installment, Dau and Liobhan, now BFFs following their adventure in book one, collectively help Dau finally deal with his childhood trauma when they (through a series of events) end up at his childhood home and unfortunately at the whim of Dau’s sadistic brother.
(In case anyone is wondering, Brocc is still being uninteresting (this time with marriage conflict) but we forgive him because Dau/Liobhan cook up enough trouble to cover his deficit.)
On the one hand, ballsy move, Marillier, in
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she should have just left Dau blinded. Like, come on, let’s have some blind pseudo-Daredevil shit! How cool would that be? Also, I was just irritated when he was unblinded magically because I didn’t feel like he’s had enough character development to “earn it.” He was, honestly, such an absolute child about losing his sight--and, I mean, I GET that it was a huge trigger for his childhood trauma and so in the context of that I do feel his behavior is understandable and perhaps warranted, but I wanted him to come to accept his blindness and he never didAlso our ship finally sails, with surprisingly little drama.
Just have to say that for a book about WARRIORS I would have appreciated a little more fighty-fighty??? I’ve been told so many times that Liobhan and Dau are incredible fighters, but they have, what, two fight scenes in this whole book?????? I feel straight swindled. Fingers crossed for book three.
coriandercake's review against another edition
3.0
3.75
Better than the first book but liobhan was so boring and perfect. Also Eirne did some truly awful things and they were excused way too easily by her pregnancy.
Better than the first book but liobhan was so boring and perfect. Also Eirne did some truly awful things and they were excused way too easily by her pregnancy.
waclements7's review against another edition
2.0
Not what I expected
I enjoyed the first book in this trilogy. This one felt tedious, and I hate saying that about a book by Juliet Marillier, because I’ve liked everything I’ve read by her until this book. I skimmed a lot of it because it just wasn’t very interesting to me. I will try the next one, but won’t stick with it if I have the same issues as with this one.
I enjoyed the first book in this trilogy. This one felt tedious, and I hate saying that about a book by Juliet Marillier, because I’ve liked everything I’ve read by her until this book. I skimmed a lot of it because it just wasn’t very interesting to me. I will try the next one, but won’t stick with it if I have the same issues as with this one.
anitaboeira's review against another edition
4.5
If it wasn’t for all the animal cruelty I’d like it more.
diaryofthebookdragon's review
4.0
Has everything I have learned to expect from a book written by Juliet Marillier:
bnscrivner's review
5.0
Juliet Marillier is why I read fantasy. I came across her books in early 2008 at library in Washington DC. I’ve been hooked ever since.
Dance with Fate, like all of her books, is expertly researched, filled with historic and cultural references, and an absolutely captivating narrative. At the risk of being dramatic, I *needed* this book to get through 2020.
Dance with Fate, like all of her books, is expertly researched, filled with historic and cultural references, and an absolutely captivating narrative. At the risk of being dramatic, I *needed* this book to get through 2020.