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birthisacurse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Gore, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
moonlitreading_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“Why would I pray to the Gods when she’s right here.”
This was kind of underwhelming. It's not BAD bad. I actually think it's a nice conclusion to the Gearbreakers duology but something was lacking. I feel like the fight scenes here were mid which disappointed me because I really liked Gearbreakers.
What I did love about this book is Eris and Sona's love story and soulmatism. I loved their angst and pining. I love the side characters, especially Eris' crew, and Jenny and her crew. I love their dynamic and how they're always there for each other even through crazy ideas and decisions. Their domestic scenes where they're all sleeping in one room tangled up with each other really tugs the heartstrings and it's a nice balance to all the shit that's happening outside.
This was kind of underwhelming. It's not BAD bad. I actually think it's a nice conclusion to the Gearbreakers duology but something was lacking. I feel like the fight scenes here were mid which disappointed me because I really liked Gearbreakers.
What I did love about this book is Eris and Sona's love story and soulmatism. I loved their angst and pining. I love the side characters, especially Eris' crew, and Jenny and her crew. I love their dynamic and how they're always there for each other even through crazy ideas and decisions. Their domestic scenes where they're all sleeping in one room tangled up with each other really tugs the heartstrings and it's a nice balance to all the shit that's happening outside.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Suicide
cb923's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
spaceofspades's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
I loved this conclusion to the duology! except for the character deaths and betrayal :( the found family vibes were great, even if it doesn’t center on more than 2 PoV characters. like with Gearbreakers, I enjoyed learning about the world and just seeing Eris and Sona together . a great read overall!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Vomit
qraveline's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Hate crime, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dysphoria
abbyschalupa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, and Gaslighting
graciejames's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
This was an amazing finish to an incredible duology. Zoe, you have created a brilliant cast of characters in a universe that I will always love. I have laughed and cried and screamed along side these characters. If you love sci-fi and mechas, you’ll love the Gearbreakers books.🤖🖤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Child death and Suicide
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
Thank you to Netgalley and Fiercereads for the arc of this book.
After the victory--and devastating loss--at the end of Gearbreakers, Sona has been corrupted into thinking she hates the Gearbreakers, and Eris is stuck in Godolia prison. But Sona's corruption doesn't stick the way Enyo is hoping it will, and Jenny and Eris have big plans.
This book!!! Was heartbreaking, first of all. Like, how dare you do that to my precious babies?! But also it is so good! And honestly the perfect ending to this duology and I couldn't ask for a better conclusion within the realm of believability for this world.
The continued world-building and character development in this book was so good I love Sona and Eris so much and I feel like they changed so much in this book but I still love them. A little older, a little less feral, but still determined and fierce and loving and hopeful, always hopeful.
The hope and change and resilience of the characters in this book is so important. It is so good. I think it's the core of what this book is about. I love it so much. I will always recommend this duology to everyone.
Go read it now!
After the victory--and devastating loss--at the end of Gearbreakers, Sona has been corrupted into thinking she hates the Gearbreakers, and Eris is stuck in Godolia prison. But Sona's corruption doesn't stick the way Enyo is hoping it will, and Jenny and Eris have big plans.
This book!!! Was heartbreaking, first of all. Like, how dare you do that to my precious babies?! But also it is so good! And honestly the perfect ending to this duology and I couldn't ask for a better conclusion within the realm of believability for this world.
The continued world-building and character development in this book was so good I love Sona and Eris so much and I feel like they changed so much in this book but I still love them. A little older, a little less feral, but still determined and fierce and loving and hopeful, always hopeful.
The hope and change and resilience of the characters in this book is so important. It is so good. I think it's the core of what this book is about. I love it so much. I will always recommend this duology to everyone.
Go read it now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
After striking a devastating blow to Godolia, the Gearbreakers have falled back to recover. Now, those same rebels are being hunted by Zenith. The last surviving leader of Godolia. Since the attack, Eris has been Godolia's prisoner. When discovers Sona, the girl she loves, also survived, she has a moment of hope. Until she realizes Sona has once again become a brainwashed soldier of Godolia. And Eris's mortal enemy.
With the rebellion barely holding on and Godolia moving forward inducting children to their cause, the odds have never been stacked higher against the Gearbreakers. Their only hope is Sona and Eris finding their way back to each other. From opposite sides of the war.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's for an advanced copy of Godslayers to review! I loved Gearbreakers last year and I couldn't wait to see how it ended. Especially with that cliffhanger! Thank goodness this is just a duology.
Where Mikuta really excels is her characters. Not only are the heroes fully developed, but we get complex development from the villains as well. Honestly, that's a mark of a good character writer. If you can get us to care about the villain in some capacity. I loved the development between Eris and Sona in this book as well. While Sona might be brainwashed for part of it, you can feel their strong connection despite it all. You're still rooting for them even though the odds might be stacked against them.
My only complaint is that at times, it was a bit difficult to follow everything that was going on. However, this very well could be attributed to it being awhile since I read the first book. Science fiction and fantasy books with this much detail are always hard to read with a gap between them. There are so many details you forget! Reading them back to back would actually help to clear up any confusion!
Despite that, I was invested in the story. If you like battles in your science fiction, there are quite a few in here! In generall, Mikuta did a good job wiwth the action scenes. The action itself was easy to follow, which is always a bonus in a novel like this.
All in all, this is a strong follow up to the first book! If yo'ure looking for a new sci-fi duology for the summer, I'd recommend picking this one up.
With the rebellion barely holding on and Godolia moving forward inducting children to their cause, the odds have never been stacked higher against the Gearbreakers. Their only hope is Sona and Eris finding their way back to each other. From opposite sides of the war.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's for an advanced copy of Godslayers to review! I loved Gearbreakers last year and I couldn't wait to see how it ended. Especially with that cliffhanger! Thank goodness this is just a duology.
Where Mikuta really excels is her characters. Not only are the heroes fully developed, but we get complex development from the villains as well. Honestly, that's a mark of a good character writer. If you can get us to care about the villain in some capacity. I loved the development between Eris and Sona in this book as well. While Sona might be brainwashed for part of it, you can feel their strong connection despite it all. You're still rooting for them even though the odds might be stacked against them.
My only complaint is that at times, it was a bit difficult to follow everything that was going on. However, this very well could be attributed to it being awhile since I read the first book. Science fiction and fantasy books with this much detail are always hard to read with a gap between them. There are so many details you forget! Reading them back to back would actually help to clear up any confusion!
Despite that, I was invested in the story. If you like battles in your science fiction, there are quite a few in here! In generall, Mikuta did a good job wiwth the action scenes. The action itself was easy to follow, which is always a bonus in a novel like this.
All in all, this is a strong follow up to the first book! If yo'ure looking for a new sci-fi duology for the summer, I'd recommend picking this one up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Suicide
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
To say I was excited for Godslayers is an understatement. Gearbreakers is a book that took me by storm. And this sequel is no different. Captured and brainwashed, Sonya and Eris are apart and must figure out if they can find their way back to each other. At the beginning, I was 100% swept up in the feels. In looking at someone you used to know, to love, and seeing nothing staring back at you. I feel like at various points this can be what we experience in a relationship.
This disconnect between having someone once have been your everything, and then looking at them with nothing left. Or worse, with hated or anger. And so from the beginning, Godslayers felt like it was both relatable - because of those emotions - and also a slice of escape. Because there's no way I'd make it alive in this world. It begins with heartbreak, but very quickly Hana Mikuta sweeps us away with the action.
To say I was excited for Godslayers is an understatement. Gearbreakers is a book that took me by storm. And this sequel is no different. Captured and brainwashed, Sonya and Eris are apart and must figure out if they can find their way back to each other. At the beginning, I was 100% swept up in the feels. In looking at someone you used to know, to love, and seeing nothing staring back at you. I feel like at various points this can be what we experience in a relationship.
This disconnect between having someone once have been your everything, and then looking at them with nothing left. Or worse, with hated or anger. And so from the beginning, Godslayers felt like it was both relatable - because of those emotions - and also a slice of escape. Because there's no way I'd make it alive in this world. It begins with heartbreak, but very quickly Hana Mikuta sweeps us away with the action.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide