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jgee288's review against another edition
5.0
Really slow beginning, but the ending made up for it. What felt like unnecessary details came back to be significant later on. The last two hundred pages were impossible to put down! I feel like I need to lower some of my other ratings on SJM books to leave room for how entertaining this was.
northriel_'s review against another edition
5.0
I always worry when I start a reread of one of my faves that it won’t be as good as I remember, but I still loved this book so much the third time around. I love Bryce so much. <3
anne_riorson's review against another edition
5.0
****************REVIEW TRAS 3ª LECTURA****************************************
Esta 3ª relectura (y primera lectura en inglés) me ha servido para prepararme para el tercer libro. En House of Earth and Blood, Sarah nos sorprende con una fantasía urbana. Como es natural el los primeros libros de Sarah, nos va introduciendo en el universo del libro, en este caso, nos introduce en Midgard, más concretamente en Lunathion o como es más conocida Cresent City (Ciudad Medialuna), nos pone en la visión de Bryce, Hunt y Ruhn, en 3ª persona. Las interacciones entre los distintos personajes me tuvo en vilo y la forma en la que poco a poco van interactuando la pareja favorita, me tiene LIVING.
Deseando ver que nos depara Sarah en House of Flame and Shadow
*****************Review tras la primera lectura*************************************
Debo confesar que me costó mucho engancharme al principio pero luego viendo la dinámica entre Hunt y Bryce, hizo que quisiera seguir leyendo para ver qué pasa.
Debo de releer para poder entender todo bien de esa serie
Esta 3ª relectura (y primera lectura en inglés) me ha servido para prepararme para el tercer libro. En House of Earth and Blood, Sarah nos sorprende con una fantasía urbana. Como es natural el los primeros libros de Sarah, nos va introduciendo en el universo del libro, en este caso, nos introduce en Midgard, más concretamente en Lunathion o como es más conocida Cresent City (Ciudad Medialuna), nos pone en la visión de Bryce, Hunt y Ruhn, en 3ª persona. Las interacciones entre los distintos personajes me tuvo en vilo y la forma en la que poco a poco van interactuando la pareja favorita, me tiene LIVING.
Deseando ver que nos depara Sarah en House of Flame and Shadow
*****************Review tras la primera lectura*************************************
Debo confesar que me costó mucho engancharme al principio pero luego viendo la dinámica entre Hunt y Bryce, hizo que quisiera seguir leyendo para ver qué pasa.
Debo de releer para poder entender todo bien de esa serie
cateasp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
kassholla's review against another edition
4.0
I really love the storyline of this series and the characters, but this writing style is difficult for me. It’s very different than Sarah’s 2 other series, and that surprised me. The world building is hard to understand and very overwhelming. I had to read this in a combined kindle + audible format in order to finish the story. I can’t stay engaged in the first 1-2 parts of CC1 because of how different the writing style is and the intricate world building.
Overall, this is an excellent story with great characters. Plenty of twists/turns to keep you guessing, but might be hard for some people to read. If you can make it through the world building, it’s definitely worth the read. Don’t be surprised if it takes you more time than normal to finish the story.
Overall, this is an excellent story with great characters. Plenty of twists/turns to keep you guessing, but might be hard for some people to read. If you can make it through the world building, it’s definitely worth the read. Don’t be surprised if it takes you more time than normal to finish the story.
imjuliaany's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ame_hadders's review against another edition
4.0
2021: 3.75 stars
2024: 4.25 stars
When I originally read this back in 2021 i rated it a bit lower because back then I didn’t know this was more of a mystery-fantasy, which caught me kind of off guard. Also in 2021 the smut and sexually explicit comments and descriptions really bothered me. Now I know that smut isn’t really my thing so whenever there is smut or certain comments being made regarding sex I just read over it and ignore it.
I had an absolutely wonderful time re-reading this book. I had forgotten how much I enjoy SJM’s writing. Are her books literary masterpieces? No. But are they filled with action and hella entertaining? Yes. I’m so excited for the second and third book!! (Even though I have been spoiled for House of Sky and Breath
2024: 4.25 stars
When I originally read this back in 2021 i rated it a bit lower because back then I didn’t know this was more of a mystery-fantasy, which caught me kind of off guard. Also in 2021 the smut and sexually explicit comments and descriptions really bothered me. Now I know that smut isn’t really my thing so whenever there is smut or certain comments being made regarding sex I just read over it and ignore it.
I had an absolutely wonderful time re-reading this book. I had forgotten how much I enjoy SJM’s writing. Are her books literary masterpieces? No. But are they filled with action and hella entertaining? Yes. I’m so excited for the second and third book!! (Even though I have been spoiled for House of Sky and Breath
delladalla's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
spacker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75