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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Amazing to see all the connections coming together, and such a creative approach. Can’t wait to read the final one.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual harassment
i tore through this but the last 100 pages were … confusing and unsatisfying. i don’t really buy into Lily’s importance, she felt really shoehorned in
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
https://secretlifeofapotterheadgirl.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/recensione-the-invasion-of-the-tearling/
adventurous
emotional
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I read this a few years ago so I don’t remember as much but I know I really liked this book ( verified by the comments I left) and was really
excited to read the last one. Still haven’t gotten to it but maybe I’ll try harder now
excited to read the last one. Still haven’t gotten to it but maybe I’ll try harder now
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
*I finished this book on vacation and could not write this review for three days, I probably forgot stuff*
I listened to the first book in this trilogy in November and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. It was exactly what I was in the mood for at the moment so I put the next book on hold and mid-December I was able to download this title. I listen to the first half at home over several short sessions and the last half in a marathon listen on my way to Chicago (on a train that was delayed three hours…).
Let’s start with the criticism first, like in my last review. Kelsea’s appearance resurfaces as a significant plot point and I still find it annoying. I began to see why and won’t go into details so I don’t spoil anything for you. However, just because I get the why does not mean I accept the focus on her looks is acceptable. The other problem I had was not necessarily the book’s problem but perhaps the format. This book is divided between flashbacks to before the Tearling and current day Tearling. I think in print the division between the two sections would have been easier to distinguish. I wish they would have given the listeners a clue as to when the flashbacks start.
Moving on to what I enjoyed about book two… I was thrilled to have the flashback sections despite how dark, gritty, and violent they could be. We learn a lot about the state of the world before the Tearling began and all I have to say is WOW. I could totally see our society becoming this world. Easily. At times it feels like we might be a quarter of the way there already. The other plot line that I also found interesting revolved around the relationship between Kelsea and the Church. This was super juicy and loved how Kelsea handled them. I can’t remember his name but the priest that was “assigned” to the castle but his role continues to hold my interest and the way book two leaves his character has me worried about him.
The book definitely took a darker turn in book two and has some pretty graphic moments that might be triggers for some people. The biggest being domestic violence and rape, if those are a difficult subject matter for you then you might not want to read this book. If you can handle it then this was a good read and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I am eagerly awaiting the last book in the trilogy to find out how this all ends.
I listened to the first book in this trilogy in November and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. It was exactly what I was in the mood for at the moment so I put the next book on hold and mid-December I was able to download this title. I listen to the first half at home over several short sessions and the last half in a marathon listen on my way to Chicago (on a train that was delayed three hours…).
Let’s start with the criticism first, like in my last review. Kelsea’s appearance resurfaces as a significant plot point and I still find it annoying. I began to see why and won’t go into details so I don’t spoil anything for you. However, just because I get the why does not mean I accept the focus on her looks is acceptable. The other problem I had was not necessarily the book’s problem but perhaps the format. This book is divided between flashbacks to before the Tearling and current day Tearling. I think in print the division between the two sections would have been easier to distinguish. I wish they would have given the listeners a clue as to when the flashbacks start.
Moving on to what I enjoyed about book two… I was thrilled to have the flashback sections despite how dark, gritty, and violent they could be. We learn a lot about the state of the world before the Tearling began and all I have to say is WOW. I could totally see our society becoming this world. Easily. At times it feels like we might be a quarter of the way there already. The other plot line that I also found interesting revolved around the relationship between Kelsea and the Church. This was super juicy and loved how Kelsea handled them. I can’t remember his name but the priest that was “assigned” to the castle but his role continues to hold my interest and the way book two leaves his character has me worried about him.
The book definitely took a darker turn in book two and has some pretty graphic moments that might be triggers for some people. The biggest being domestic violence and rape, if those are a difficult subject matter for you then you might not want to read this book. If you can handle it then this was a good read and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I am eagerly awaiting the last book in the trilogy to find out how this all ends.
This book...omg this book. I am in LOVE with this series.
I can't even begin to explain how much I fell in love. I have to say that this book is better than the first. Only because it has so much more information and it completely mind-fucked me and had me going "WHAT OH MY GOD" like every chapter.
This gif pretty much sums up my reaction every time something epic was explained or happened:
I just can't. The characters were so well done. Everything was explained so well. And I'm just so sad that it ended! The ending legit just made me want to cry. It was such a good ending. And I just can't.
I absolutely love Kelsea, the main protagonist. Absolutely LOVED.
She had her moment where she started to get too out of control with the powers, but at the end it was fine. It all matched up perfectly. TALK ABOUT GIRL POWER.
If you like books where the girls are strong-willed, kind, but also not too kind, and she has freaking POWER like no other. As well as people who back her up and really care about her. And even kids who do their own part in all this. Then THIS IS THE BOOK SERIES FOR YOU. I CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 3. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND 5 OUT OF 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't even begin to explain how much I fell in love. I have to say that this book is better than the first. Only because it has so much more information and it completely mind-fucked me and had me going "WHAT OH MY GOD" like every chapter.
This gif pretty much sums up my reaction every time something epic was explained or happened:
I just can't. The characters were so well done. Everything was explained so well. And I'm just so sad that it ended! The ending legit just made me want to cry. It was such a good ending. And I just can't.
I absolutely love Kelsea, the main protagonist. Absolutely LOVED.
She had her moment where she started to get too out of control with the powers, but at the end it was fine. It all matched up perfectly. TALK ABOUT GIRL POWER.
If you like books where the girls are strong-willed, kind, but also not too kind, and she has freaking POWER like no other. As well as people who back her up and really care about her. And even kids who do their own part in all this. Then THIS IS THE BOOK SERIES FOR YOU. I CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 3. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND 5 OUT OF 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!