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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
I NEED SOMEONE TO READ THESE BOOKS, I NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
A decent sequel. I wish we had seen more of the villain and the ending was a tad convenient but I’m excited for the next one!
Ok, tohle bylo prostě jen wow. Stejně jako první díl jsem to po tom, co jsem se do toho dostala, zhltla velmi rychle a taky si to velice užila.
Je sice plánovaný třetí díl, ale myslím si, že i kdyby nevyšel, je toto vcelku pěkné ukončení příběhu.
Je sice plánovaný třetí díl, ale myslím si, že i kdyby nevyšel, je toto vcelku pěkné ukončení příběhu.
Wow just friggin wow...I was not expecting ANY of that. Before I start off into what I expect to be a long rant about how amazing this book is I want to send a big thank you to HMH Teen and Crystal Smith for providing me a eARC in exchange for my honest review!
After the *ahem* unpleasant events that occurred at the end of Bloodleaf, Aurelia was left facing the consequences but in Greythorne we see that they were even more dire than Aurelia realized. Everything in Aurelia's life has fallen apart; the country she fell in love with, the Prince she loved, and her brother's claim to the throne. But when the Tribunal resurfaces with a new leader and a new way of doing things, Aurelia's life hits rock bottom. But with the help of some new friends, Aurelia will fight for all those she cares about to stop the Tribunal before they go too far, but will she be able to save herself?
I just gave myself chills writing that! But onto the important stuff...Greythorne is a magical story! The plot line was fast paced and when I thought it was going to zig, it zagged and when I thought it was going to zag, it went in a totally different direction that I still cannot even comprehend. Seriously, I did not see that coming AT ALL and I'm still reeling from the effects it had on me. I also love that we were able to see more of Aurelia's magic in this book and delve a little deeper into her powers and her history. Plus, we are introduced to another type of magic that was incredible!! It was one of my favorite parts of the book and I cannot wait to find out more about it hopefully in book 3!!
Then we get to the beautiful characters! We have a few of our favorites back in this book, Aurelia, Kellan, Conrad, and some others (wink wink). But we also encounter some new faces! I don't want to spoil anything but one of the ladies we meet is my new favorite and another is well the complete opposite of my favorite! Crystal develops the characters beautifully and they come to life while reading. I thought Aurelia's character development in Bloodthorne was amazing but it has NOTHING on her development during Greythorne!! Wow oh wow Aurelia learns so much about herself during this book she basically becomes another person (hehehe)!
And finally the world building...I loved seeing Greythorne manner after hearing about it in Bloodleaf! Plus the map of it was super fun to look at while reading! But there was a whole other world building that took my breath away. I won't go into details again because hello spoilers but WOW!! Trust me when I say you want to read this book just for that!!
The only downside to this book would be that the last few chapters went by all too quickly...or maybe that was just because I was speed reading. Either way I absolutely need book 3 right now!! Ugh Crystal why do you have to torture us with endings?!? We know your good at it, we believe you, but dang women just because you are good at something doesn't mean you have to torture your readers like that!! Kidding...partially...anyway...thank you Crystal for another amazing journey!!
Greythrone will be out September 1st and there is an amazing pre-order campaign happening for some beautiful character cards and necklace!! Go check out Crystal's instagram or twitter for details! And be sure to check out my bookstagram in the next couple of weeks for a Greythorne cosplay!
After the *ahem* unpleasant events that occurred at the end of Bloodleaf, Aurelia was left facing the consequences but in Greythorne we see that they were even more dire than Aurelia realized. Everything in Aurelia's life has fallen apart; the country she fell in love with, the Prince she loved, and her brother's claim to the throne. But when the Tribunal resurfaces with a new leader and a new way of doing things, Aurelia's life hits rock bottom. But with the help of some new friends, Aurelia will fight for all those she cares about to stop the Tribunal before they go too far, but will she be able to save herself?
I just gave myself chills writing that! But onto the important stuff...Greythorne is a magical story! The plot line was fast paced and when I thought it was going to zig, it zagged and when I thought it was going to zag, it went in a totally different direction that I still cannot even comprehend. Seriously, I did not see that coming AT ALL and I'm still reeling from the effects it had on me. I also love that we were able to see more of Aurelia's magic in this book and delve a little deeper into her powers and her history. Plus, we are introduced to another type of magic that was incredible!! It was one of my favorite parts of the book and I cannot wait to find out more about it hopefully in book 3!!
Then we get to the beautiful characters! We have a few of our favorites back in this book, Aurelia, Kellan, Conrad, and some others (wink wink). But we also encounter some new faces! I don't want to spoil anything but one of the ladies we meet is my new favorite and another is well the complete opposite of my favorite! Crystal develops the characters beautifully and they come to life while reading. I thought Aurelia's character development in Bloodthorne was amazing but it has NOTHING on her development during Greythorne!! Wow oh wow Aurelia learns so much about herself during this book she basically becomes another person (hehehe)!
And finally the world building...I loved seeing Greythorne manner after hearing about it in Bloodleaf! Plus the map of it was super fun to look at while reading! But there was a whole other world building that took my breath away. I won't go into details again because hello spoilers but WOW!! Trust me when I say you want to read this book just for that!!
The only downside to this book would be that the last few chapters went by all too quickly...or maybe that was just because I was speed reading. Either way I absolutely need book 3 right now!! Ugh Crystal why do you have to torture us with endings?!? We know your good at it, we believe you, but dang women just because you are good at something doesn't mean you have to torture your readers like that!! Kidding...partially...anyway...thank you Crystal for another amazing journey!!
Greythrone will be out September 1st and there is an amazing pre-order campaign happening for some beautiful character cards and necklace!! Go check out Crystal's instagram or twitter for details! And be sure to check out my bookstagram in the next couple of weeks for a Greythorne cosplay!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder
Minor: Miscarriage
Originally reviewed on Cyn's Workshop
Greythorne, the second novel in the Bloodleaf trilogy, gives the story much needed development and growth.
This novel was quite impressive. It ties so much to the events of the previous novel, but it evolves the magic and the history of the land so much more. Smith also uses this novel to resolve some of the issues in the previous novel. Most notably, Aurelia.
Aurelia Grows
Aurelia did not have much development in the previous novel, remaining static despite her strong personality. Maybe that was the problem with the first novel; she was not only headstrong, but she lacked internal conflict as well. Here she has changed considerably; she has grown finally.
Much has happened between the novels. Zan has been lost at sea, and Aurelia and her brother have moved to a large estate as their kingdom is still under the control of the Tribunal. This has made Aurelia grow a sharper edge. She is more flawed in this novel, making her more relatable and memorable. Aurelia is helping to pick up the pieces of the fallen kingdoms around her while she continues to survive on her own.
There is so much tension that the reader can visualize. The reader can see how Aurelia’s muscles are coiled too tightly; they can see the exhaustion on her face. Smith does such a fantastic job show the reader with sighs and emotional writing. Smith shows the reader how Aurelia has grown and changed and how life has worn her thin. This is not the same girl from Bloodleaf.
Impressive Storytelling
There is also the story. It has grown so much. While the core of the novel ties into the events of the previous novel with the Malefica trying to escape her realm, the story brings out so much more.
There is a new antagonist, Arceneaux, who is more dangerous than her predecessor. She has many secrets and untold power, making her the perfect villain. As the new leader of the Tribunal, she is intelligent and manipulating. Arceneaux is a dangerous character.
The hidden messages throughout the story and the numerous plot twists keep the momentum of the story moving. The introduction of feral magic was also a neat touch. It is the perfect opposite of Aurelia’s blood magic with its own rules adding more history to the novel, and, again, more plot twists.
It is those plot twists that keep the story so engaging. They come out of nowhere and push the reader to the edge of their seats. They were expertly crafted and fit into the story perfectly.
Final Thoughts
Greythorne is a great sequel, improving on its predecessor. There are times when the detailing and scene structure could have been more defined near the end, but overall, Greythorne makes for an excellent novel.
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Greythorne, the second novel in the Bloodleaf trilogy, gives the story much needed development and growth.
This novel was quite impressive. It ties so much to the events of the previous novel, but it evolves the magic and the history of the land so much more. Smith also uses this novel to resolve some of the issues in the previous novel. Most notably, Aurelia.
Aurelia Grows
Aurelia did not have much development in the previous novel, remaining static despite her strong personality. Maybe that was the problem with the first novel; she was not only headstrong, but she lacked internal conflict as well. Here she has changed considerably; she has grown finally.
Much has happened between the novels. Zan has been lost at sea, and Aurelia and her brother have moved to a large estate as their kingdom is still under the control of the Tribunal. This has made Aurelia grow a sharper edge. She is more flawed in this novel, making her more relatable and memorable. Aurelia is helping to pick up the pieces of the fallen kingdoms around her while she continues to survive on her own.
There is so much tension that the reader can visualize. The reader can see how Aurelia’s muscles are coiled too tightly; they can see the exhaustion on her face. Smith does such a fantastic job show the reader with sighs and emotional writing. Smith shows the reader how Aurelia has grown and changed and how life has worn her thin. This is not the same girl from Bloodleaf.
Impressive Storytelling
There is also the story. It has grown so much. While the core of the novel ties into the events of the previous novel with the Malefica trying to escape her realm, the story brings out so much more.
There is a new antagonist, Arceneaux, who is more dangerous than her predecessor. She has many secrets and untold power, making her the perfect villain. As the new leader of the Tribunal, she is intelligent and manipulating. Arceneaux is a dangerous character.
The hidden messages throughout the story and the numerous plot twists keep the momentum of the story moving. The introduction of feral magic was also a neat touch. It is the perfect opposite of Aurelia’s blood magic with its own rules adding more history to the novel, and, again, more plot twists.
It is those plot twists that keep the story so engaging. They come out of nowhere and push the reader to the edge of their seats. They were expertly crafted and fit into the story perfectly.
Final Thoughts
Greythorne is a great sequel, improving on its predecessor. There are times when the detailing and scene structure could have been more defined near the end, but overall, Greythorne makes for an excellent novel.
See more reviews at Cyn's Workshop and follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Spotify Podcast | YouTube | BookBub | Goodreads+ | LinkedIn
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes