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bookcaseofdoom's review against another edition
3.0
Just a regular YA sff. The world is poorly thought out (why is there technology that allows people to "watch" the races by almost walking among the riders, but they still fight with swords? That's magnificent devotion to aesthetic.). It was very fast paced, predictable and entertaining. I want to know how the story ends, but not enough to spend my hard earned money on the sequel. Maybe someday.
P.S. i hate writing reviews like this, the author put his heart and soul into this. But I'm trying to be honest with my reviews, at least this year, so here.
actuallyahorsereads's review against another edition
3.0
I am completely on the fence about this book. There were moments I absolutely loved—especially all of the alchemy components—but I felt like they sort of took a backseat to the six thousand different plots. And there were too many plots in this—I think it either needed to be longer to give everything a bit more room to develop, or have this series be longer than a duology. There is so much stuff in here that could have been really cool, had it been given the chance to shine.
jecinwv's review against another edition
4.0
This is a tough review to write. I started this book with skepticism. A western hunger games dystopian world with magic, gods, horses, and three races at odds over a troubled history. It seemed like too much. But, once the focus shifted to the races I became enamored. The three main characters each get their own voice. Three people, three different species, one war. I thoroughly enjoyed this and read it in only 2 days. The magic could be better, the world building needs work, but it was good. And bonus, no romance. Yay! Truly brilliant. Rarely do men write female characters well but I felt this was authentic and fun. Highly recommend. Very unique piece and anyone who likes a good competition tale will love this.
astudyinfantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
linesuponapage's review against another edition
5.0
Do you like YA Fantasy? Have you encountered a Scott Reintgen book yet? Oh boy, this teacher can write! I’ve read all his books to date. This is one badass book!
Medival-like times meet Horseracing meets Alchemy. What more could you want in a book? Once again, Mr. Reintgen has given his young (and old) readers the adventure not to be forgotten. I don't even want to give a "this is what the book is about" summary because I don't want to ruin the journey for anyone! I just suggest that if you love fantasy, if you love strongly developed characters and out of this world writing that you read this book. You will not regret it!
Thanks to Netgalley, Scott Reintgen and Randomhouse Childrens for the great opportunity to read Ashlords in lieu of my honest review. It has been an honor and a pleasure to read it and recommend it!
Medival-like times meet Horseracing meets Alchemy. What more could you want in a book? Once again, Mr. Reintgen has given his young (and old) readers the adventure not to be forgotten. I don't even want to give a "this is what the book is about" summary because I don't want to ruin the journey for anyone! I just suggest that if you love fantasy, if you love strongly developed characters and out of this world writing that you read this book. You will not regret it!
Thanks to Netgalley, Scott Reintgen and Randomhouse Childrens for the great opportunity to read Ashlords in lieu of my honest review. It has been an honor and a pleasure to read it and recommend it!
introverteddragonscribbles's review against another edition
3.0
As much as I love horses and the Hunger Games, I found that Ashlords moved too slow for me. I came for a wild race like Hidalgo and instead I got characters wallowing in politics for over the first half of the book. THEN we got to the races. Hopefully book two will be better!
kay1eigh's review against another edition
1.0
Its a very intriguing concept for a book but I felt like transition between the different perspectives was poorly done and left me feeling confused. INstead of creating different voices for the characters they just used like first person for one character, third person for a different one, etc. And the characters themselves were very two dimensional. I couldn't get into the book.
shespeakslyrics's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this world and premise. Really looking forward to seeing where it goes. Excellent audio performance!
shewasmadeofdreams's review against another edition
4.0
“I wonder if that’s what happens to thunder, if that’s why it’s always a second late. Maybe it gets distracted thinking how beautiful lightning is and forgets that its job is to make all the noise.”