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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Sapphique is the sequel to [b:Incarceron|332775|Incarceron (Incarceron, #1)|Catherine Fisher|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327414514s/332775.jpg|323310]. Obviously, this review will contain spoilers for the first book, so I suggest you read that one before you read this one. It continues the story of Finn, Claudia, Attia, and Keiro, and of course, Claudia's father, the Warden, and her tutor Jared. Finn made it out of the prison, and the Warden trapped himself inside, along with the only keys. The rest of Finn's friends didn't make it out, and the Queen is prepared to throw a hitch in Claudia's plans. Suddenly there's another person claiming to be Prince Giles, and he is everything Claudia hoped Giles would be. Finn hasn't gained his memory back, and still has the roughness the prison Incarceron ingrained in him. Not to mention, the prison itself has a plan of its own, one that threatens the entire population inside, Keiro and Attia included. I didn't find it hard to finish this book in a few days, as Sapphique definitely was a page turner, but the ending left me feeling rather unsatisfied.
The poetic descriptions and in-depth themeology is just as rich in Sapphique as it is in Incarceron. While the first dealt largely with what chains others have put on us, this book focuses on the chains we put on ourselves, what lies we tell ourselves, and how we set our own limits.
Probably my favorite part of this book was the character development. Jared gains a backbone toward the end, and both Finn and Claudia develop hearts. Aside from Jared, Keiro was the most surprising. There was never a moment when I was sure of what that character would do. Riz, the mad magician and Dark Enchanter, was also thrilling in his mania. Even in the end, I wasn't sure what side he was on. The other Giles was deliciously creepy, though I kind of wish I saw more of him.
That complaint goes for a lot of this novel. In the end, I felt like a lot of plot threads were tied up too quickly, and none of the characters had much of an emotional resolution. Aside from Attia, none of them seemed to have more than a fondness for each other. There was zero romance, nada, zilch. I mean, I get that this is a children's book (I'm guessing middle grade or youngish YA), but I would have at least liked to see Claudia snap and hug Finn, or vice versa. Speaking of Attia, I wanted to slap Finn upside the head at times, because he often forgot of Attia's existence.
Obviously, if you've read Incarceron, you'll have to read Sapphique, but you might find yourself yearning for some fanfiction that leads the characters to a happier place than where Catherin Fisher left them.
The poetic descriptions and in-depth themeology is just as rich in Sapphique as it is in Incarceron. While the first dealt largely with what chains others have put on us, this book focuses on the chains we put on ourselves, what lies we tell ourselves, and how we set our own limits.
Probably my favorite part of this book was the character development. Jared gains a backbone toward the end, and both Finn and Claudia develop hearts. Aside from Jared, Keiro was the most surprising. There was never a moment when I was sure of what that character would do. Riz, the mad magician and Dark Enchanter, was also thrilling in his mania. Even in the end, I wasn't sure what side he was on. The other Giles was deliciously creepy, though I kind of wish I saw more of him.
That complaint goes for a lot of this novel. In the end, I felt like a lot of plot threads were tied up too quickly, and none of the characters had much of an emotional resolution. Aside from Attia, none of them seemed to have more than a fondness for each other. There was zero romance, nada, zilch. I mean, I get that this is a children's book (I'm guessing middle grade or youngish YA), but I would have at least liked to see Claudia snap and hug Finn, or vice versa. Speaking of Attia, I wanted to slap Finn upside the head at times, because he often forgot of Attia's existence.
Obviously, if you've read Incarceron, you'll have to read Sapphique, but you might find yourself yearning for some fanfiction that leads the characters to a happier place than where Catherin Fisher left them.
Interesting book. It kind of took an odd turn towards the end but I enjoyed it. I must say I liked it better than the first book because it was less predictable. Solid A on a grading scale.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
I'm not entirely sure what happened at the end though? 0_o
Not bad
I read this and Incarceron at the behest of my son. I must say I enjoyed it. Attia was my favorite character. The whole idea of a prison being sentient is intriguing to me; it's wants and needs. It has no physical body. It wants to be free of itself. I think young readers would definitely enjoy this.
I read this and Incarceron at the behest of my son. I must say I enjoyed it. Attia was my favorite character. The whole idea of a prison being sentient is intriguing to me; it's wants and needs. It has no physical body. It wants to be free of itself. I think young readers would definitely enjoy this.
I loved this sequel more than the original and was completely satisfied with the ending. A great story about how nothing is what it seems and paradise isn't quite so easy to find.
This was a satisfying conclusion to the Incarceron duology. I could definitely tell this was a dated YA series by the way this was written, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Not bad!
I thought Incarceron had real potential, but never quite connected with me. I never got a feel for the world at large, and it diminished the value of the book. No such problems with Sapphique. This is a beautifully told story that will have you constantly on the edge of your seat, make you stay up far too long into the night, and have you wanting to take long breaks at work.
One thing I love about Sapphique is that there is always a reason to continue. The author does a great job with revealing just the right amount of information at the right time, and the characters will keep you guessing throughout. Keiro is certainly unlikable, and will have you rolling your eyes and wanting to throw something at him, at the very least. Yet, the more I thought about it the more I understood where he was coming from, and he certainly proved essential to the story. Attia is not too strong for me, either is Claudia, but they contribute to the story, and I did care about their fates. Finn is a good main character, but he is somewhat ambiguous. I mean, what if he really is making the whole thing up? All of the characters in this story have value, and they all come together in a grand way in Sapphique.
I don't want to give too much of the plot away, but if you are curious as to what happens to the citizens of Incarceron, or if you think the fantasy outside world is too good to be true, read on. If you want to know what is up with that warden guy and discover what evil plot the queen is planning, then read this. There is so much to discover here, and a really great world waiting to be explored by you reader.
Enjoy!
One thing I love about Sapphique is that there is always a reason to continue. The author does a great job with revealing just the right amount of information at the right time, and the characters will keep you guessing throughout. Keiro is certainly unlikable, and will have you rolling your eyes and wanting to throw something at him, at the very least. Yet, the more I thought about it the more I understood where he was coming from, and he certainly proved essential to the story. Attia is not too strong for me, either is Claudia, but they contribute to the story, and I did care about their fates. Finn is a good main character, but he is somewhat ambiguous. I mean, what if he really is making the whole thing up? All of the characters in this story have value, and they all come together in a grand way in Sapphique.
I don't want to give too much of the plot away, but if you are curious as to what happens to the citizens of Incarceron, or if you think the fantasy outside world is too good to be true, read on. If you want to know what is up with that warden guy and discover what evil plot the queen is planning, then read this. There is so much to discover here, and a really great world waiting to be explored by you reader.
Enjoy!
I can't for the life of me remember what happened in the first book of this two-book series. But it was still entertaining. I don't think a lot of it made sense. Sure, it was a fantasy book, but there has to be some logic.
Sequel to Incarceron. This book picks up right where the first books leaves off. Claudia and Finn (who escaped from Incarceron (a living prison)) are facing the political upheaval of the Court and trying to convince everyone that Finn is the long lost Prince Giles. (Which would be easier if Finn remembered anything about being the Prince and believed it himself). Also there's the fact that their own world is none too stable
Attia and Keiro are still trying to get out of Incarceron. And Incarceron is trying to escape from itself and is searching for they mythical glove that Sapphique used when he escaped.
I like how the mythology of Sapphique and the original prison designers comes out as you follow the story.
Attia and Keiro are still trying to get out of Incarceron. And Incarceron is trying to escape from itself and is searching for they mythical glove that Sapphique used when he escaped.
I like how the mythology of Sapphique and the original prison designers comes out as you follow the story.