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hookedbythatbook's review against another edition
3.0
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The first chapter was Thorn in his spirit form floating about the ship and talking to and about the people there. It was a neat way of pulling together the main players and plot of the story and to refresh the reader’s memory.
This book sees Allegria, Hallow, and Deo working hard to banish Nezu to protect all the lands from him. The chapters focused on different characters again, with Allegria’s chapters written in the first-person. The style of writing was more of what you would expect from a Katie MacAlister novel. It was filled with humerous dialogue, and silly situations. Characters frequently went off on a tangent, and it was quite amusing. You’d think it would be annoying, but for some reason the author makes it work.
I loved Idril, she was so unflappable. Allegria and Hallow were a lot more tolerable, and I also liked Deo. Still not liking Lord Israel or Queen Dasa though. I have to say Deo doesn’t listen to advice very well. But I might tune out my parents as well if they spoke to me so condescendingly. The final battle against Nezu was pretty intense.
All-in-all, I enjoyed this book a lot more than the previous ones. It has a satisfactory ending, but it seems like there might be more to come? I hope so.
Thank you to Kensington Books and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The first chapter was Thorn in his spirit form floating about the ship and talking to and about the people there. It was a neat way of pulling together the main players and plot of the story and to refresh the reader’s memory.
This book sees Allegria, Hallow, and Deo working hard to banish Nezu to protect all the lands from him. The chapters focused on different characters again, with Allegria’s chapters written in the first-person. The style of writing was more of what you would expect from a Katie MacAlister novel. It was filled with humerous dialogue, and silly situations. Characters frequently went off on a tangent, and it was quite amusing. You’d think it would be annoying, but for some reason the author makes it work.
I loved Idril, she was so unflappable. Allegria and Hallow were a lot more tolerable, and I also liked Deo. Still not liking Lord Israel or Queen Dasa though. I have to say Deo doesn’t listen to advice very well. But I might tune out my parents as well if they spoke to me so condescendingly. The final battle against Nezu was pretty intense.
All-in-all, I enjoyed this book a lot more than the previous ones. It has a satisfactory ending, but it seems like there might be more to come? I hope so.
Thank you to Kensington Books and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
hannas_heas47's review
3.0
Since the start of this series these books have really shifted. Allegria, Deo, and Hallow have made quite the journey, and book three sends them spinning in different directions. Allegria is taken, and wanders the spirit world of the thane trying to leave and get back to Hallow. Hallow searches for Allegria, and Deo tries to finally get Idril to marry him.
What did I like? So book one I really thought Allegria and Deo were going to become something, but the introduction of Hallow throws me off. Allegria marries Hallow in book two, and they are amazing. Him losing her to the spirit world in book three pains me until he gets her back. I really loved book one and two but book three really tested my patience. Deo fawning over Idril aggravated me. They are fighting a god and it’s maker, but are entirely too fragile.
Would I buy or recommend? I love this author but book three fell flat for me. I’m bummed because I loved book one and two. I’m not sure I’d consider reading any more in the series. I really don’t know where I stand.
I received a copy to read and offer an opinion.
What did I like? So book one I really thought Allegria and Deo were going to become something, but the introduction of Hallow throws me off. Allegria marries Hallow in book two, and they are amazing. Him losing her to the spirit world in book three pains me until he gets her back. I really loved book one and two but book three really tested my patience. Deo fawning over Idril aggravated me. They are fighting a god and it’s maker, but are entirely too fragile.
Would I buy or recommend? I love this author but book three fell flat for me. I’m bummed because I loved book one and two. I’m not sure I’d consider reading any more in the series. I really don’t know where I stand.
I received a copy to read and offer an opinion.
thewoollygeek's review
4.0
I didn’t realise this was the third book in the series when I requested, so my bad ! However, I still enjoyed it even if I was a bit lost at times (due to my fault) but it had great characters, wonderful world building and it’s made me want to Go buy the first two books to enjoy this properly now. I have read Katie’s books before and I always love her writing style, it’s funny, relatable and she writes such warm characters. A good story full of action and humour, recommended (just read the first two unlike me)
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
onebookmore's review against another edition
4.0
Shadowborn is the third book in Katie MacAlister’s Born Prophesy series. Like the first two books in the series, Shadowborn is rich and vivid with amazing world-building. This, as well as the character development, is the strength of the novel.
I love MacAlister’s writing style, as it quickly immerses you into a magical and fantastical world. Her use of dialogue adds humor, levity, and depth to the story and the characters. Additionally, the pacing is fabulous, with an excellent blend of adventure, romance, and action. There was never a dull moment!
Shadowborn is not a standalone book, so if you haven’t read the first two books in the Born Prophesy series, you should check them out first. If you like fantasy stories with quick pacing and a ton of adventure, and three strong main characters, then this might be the book for you!
I love MacAlister’s writing style, as it quickly immerses you into a magical and fantastical world. Her use of dialogue adds humor, levity, and depth to the story and the characters. Additionally, the pacing is fabulous, with an excellent blend of adventure, romance, and action. There was never a dull moment!
Shadowborn is not a standalone book, so if you haven’t read the first two books in the Born Prophesy series, you should check them out first. If you like fantasy stories with quick pacing and a ton of adventure, and three strong main characters, then this might be the book for you!
annarella's review
5.0
Each book in this series is better than the previous and I loved this one.
Great world building, interesting characters and a plot that kept me hooked and entertained till the end.
I strongly recommend it.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Great world building, interesting characters and a plot that kept me hooked and entertained till the end.
I strongly recommend it.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
onebookmore's review
4.0
Shadowborn is the third book in Katie MacAlister’s Born Prophesy series. Like the first two books in the series, Shadowborn is rich and vivid with amazing world-building. This, as well as the character development, is the strength of the novel.
I love MacAlister’s writing style, as it quickly immerses you into a magical and fantastical world. Her use of dialogue adds humor, levity, and depth to the story and the characters. Additionally, the pacing is fabulous, with an excellent blend of adventure, romance, and action. There was never a dull moment!
Shadowborn is not a standalone book, so if you haven’t read the first two books in the Born Prophesy series, you should check them out first. If you like fantasy stories with quick pacing and a ton of adventure, and three strong main characters, then this might be the book for you!
I love MacAlister’s writing style, as it quickly immerses you into a magical and fantastical world. Her use of dialogue adds humor, levity, and depth to the story and the characters. Additionally, the pacing is fabulous, with an excellent blend of adventure, romance, and action. There was never a dull moment!
Shadowborn is not a standalone book, so if you haven’t read the first two books in the Born Prophesy series, you should check them out first. If you like fantasy stories with quick pacing and a ton of adventure, and three strong main characters, then this might be the book for you!
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