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book_nut's review
I wanted to like this. But halfway through, I bailed. It just wasn't doing it for me.
elmmom02's review
2.0
I really wanted to like this and there were elements I loved. However, there wasn't a lot going on to justify how long the book was.
annaswan's review
4.0
A very good example of its type. If you like stories about young people learning specialized skills, particularly the MilSF sub-genre and related, you’ll like this.
rlou's review
5.0
Sherwood Smith is underrated as an author. This book was a pleasure to read, with or without prior knowledge of Crown Duel. It sets the story, it keeps you wanting more.
More than that, it holds core values and lessons that reverberate through any genre: morality, friendship, hardship, and so much more.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a book to learn from and a series to go back to over and over again.
More than that, it holds core values and lessons that reverberate through any genre: morality, friendship, hardship, and so much more.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a book to learn from and a series to go back to over and over again.
kwugirl's review
3.0
I had low expectations for this, as a prequel to [b:Crown Duel|596307|Crown Duel (Crown & Court, #1)|Sherwood Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328047915s/596307.jpg|28162970], but it was actually quite well done and full of details. If you were ever like, I would happily read good fanfic about [b:North and South|156538|North and South|Elizabeth Gaskell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1349633381s/156538.jpg|1016482] Mr. Thornton becoming Mr. Thornton, then you'll definitely like this, plus it's canon!
jeswil62's review against another edition
2.0
This was a reread from years ago. I enjoy Sherwood Smith's world (especially in Inda, Fox, and obvious Crown Duel). However, the reread did not hold up over the years. I found myself bored, skimming, and frustrated with the too long book, boring events, and abrupt character changes. I believe this mostly had to do with the book being geared towards a younger audience.
elisenic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
rremer's review against another edition
5.0
I had forgotten a lot of this story since the last time I read it. All I remembered was that I really enjoyed it, which was still true.