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blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, even though I didn't like this as much as the first book, which was a nonstop thrill ride road trip, I'm hooked. I am here for the long haul, I think, unless something super weird or bullshitty happens, of course, which is always possible, but this early birthday present of mine is already shaping up to be pretty fucking rad.
This book definitely had a really rough second act. Everything that happens in the Underworld is surprisingly dull. It takes up a huge chunk of the book and it was pretty tough to stay vigilant throughout, but once things return topside, the energy picks straight the fuck up and does not relent until you're finished with the book.
I mentioned the love triangle in the last review and how I was rooting for Lyre, but I give, I give, Ash is still pretty cool, and if he remains the main love interest (which, again, stranger things have happened; just look at Shatter Me or...ugh, Throne of Glass) I'm down for it. His arc was almost non-existent, here, though, because he's absent or unconscious most of this book. So is Lyre. He's in a few short scenes in the first act, disappears for a very long time, reappears quickly to flirt with Piper after she returns from the Underworld, and then we don't see him again until the very, very end, so I was a little disappointed by that. Hopefully he'll be given more screen time in the next books.
I'm really enjoying myself, having a lot of fun, and this was an excellent way to kick off my favorite month of the year! Onward!
This book definitely had a really rough second act. Everything that happens in the Underworld is surprisingly dull. It takes up a huge chunk of the book and it was pretty tough to stay vigilant throughout, but once things return topside, the energy picks straight the fuck up and does not relent until you're finished with the book.
I mentioned the love triangle in the last review and how I was rooting for Lyre, but I give, I give, Ash is still pretty cool, and if he remains the main love interest (which, again, stranger things have happened; just look at Shatter Me or...ugh, Throne of Glass) I'm down for it. His arc was almost non-existent, here, though, because he's absent or unconscious most of this book. So is Lyre. He's in a few short scenes in the first act, disappears for a very long time, reappears quickly to flirt with Piper after she returns from the Underworld, and then we don't see him again until the very, very end, so I was a little disappointed by that. Hopefully he'll be given more screen time in the next books.
I'm really enjoying myself, having a lot of fun, and this was an excellent way to kick off my favorite month of the year! Onward!
sabrena's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
There was a tiny section where it was a little slow for a while, but overall a solid sequel to Chase the Dark. Again, I'm so tempted to give a full 5 stars because overall I just enjoy being in this world so much...maybe I'll adjust my rating later. I need to sit with it.
kaikai1618's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining, doesn't linger or get boring for too long. Characters continue to be compelling enough while not being very deep. A fine book
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty fun, lots of underworld magic shenanigans, but the getting kidnapped thing like every day is a bit much. Overall enjoyable though, hopefully we'll get to see more women characters now since it's basically been a sausage fest and Piper.
jessdone's review against another edition
5.0
This is a near perfect adventure. I really enjoyed reading through Piper's character growth. Everything seemed like a natural progression from who Piper started out as leaning heavily on Ash and Lyre's experience to stepping out from their shadows and relying on her own skills and contacts. The depth of the turn around in her and Ash's relationship was very gratifying and it's refreshing to have a female lead who can both be saved and save others. I liked that the books and scenarios can put two people with different kinds of power and show the value both can offer. This is the best book of the series.
whosevita's review against another edition
3.0
This book was SUCH an angst fest. Soooo much self pity, torture, pains, tears, sO much teen angst. As a self appointed angst lover, it was too much even for me.
The first few torture scenes were hard to read and I genuinely felt bad for the characters, af the end I did not care anymore. And oommmygoooddd the self pity. Piper kept making stupid decisions, which you know we all do, but the way she kept agonising over it. It was even more torturous than the actual torture scenes.
Further more the book was fine. A lot happened which I liked.
The worst thing about this book is that my hope for a poly relationship between Ash, piper and lyre was crushed. We're probably going to keep this bad love triangle and it makes me sad.
The first few torture scenes were hard to read and I genuinely felt bad for the characters, af the end I did not care anymore. And oommmygoooddd the self pity. Piper kept making stupid decisions, which you know we all do, but the way she kept agonising over it. It was even more torturous than the actual torture scenes.
Further more the book was fine. A lot happened which I liked.
The worst thing about this book is that my hope for a poly relationship between Ash, piper and lyre was crushed. We're probably going to keep this bad love triangle and it makes me sad.
katyanaish's review against another edition
1.0
I just can't go on.
Frankly, I can't even believe I finished this book.
The heroine, Piper, gets stupider every page. It's utterly unbelievable. And at the end, when she decided she'd be safe heading off to boarding school...after just surviving an attack where the evil warlord brought an ARMY to attack a consulate to get her...I just laughed uncontrollably.
This is where the series and I part ways. I like Ash well enough, but Piper is unsalvageable and I'm just rooting for her horrible death now.
Lol, a boarding school. I'm still laughing.
Frankly, I can't even believe I finished this book.
The heroine, Piper, gets stupider every page. It's utterly unbelievable. And at the end, when she decided she'd be safe heading off to boarding school...after just surviving an attack where the evil warlord brought an ARMY to attack a consulate to get her...I just laughed uncontrollably.
This is where the series and I part ways. I like Ash well enough, but Piper is unsalvageable and I'm just rooting for her horrible death now.
Lol, a boarding school. I'm still laughing.
rlstrayer1's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars
Omg
This book actually gave me a damn heart attack
RTC....I gotta start book 3 now
Omg
This book actually gave me a damn heart attack
RTC....I gotta start book 3 now
jnordgren's review against another edition
2.0
The main character appears to be talented only insofar as she can do martial arts and pitifully shout, "Ash! Ash!" every two minutes. It's enough to make me wish Ash and Lilith had made a go of it.
alikatson's review against another edition
3.0
So I am actually enjoying this more than the typical "YA" fantasy however having read Annette Marie's Guild Codex series these books both suffer and gain from the comparison. They gain because I know she is a good writer so I'm more forgiving, I guess. I think I like it more having already greatly liked one of her series. The suffer is just that the other series is better - of course I can see where she has grown as a writer.
So I found the action a bit over the top, the bad guy also overpowered. Still the world building is interesting - I like that Piper is not overpowered but worked hard for her physical prowess, she also makes (mostly) rational decisions.
Overall it is good, I'm definitely going to finish the series (and the next one).
So I found the action a bit over the top, the bad guy also overpowered. Still the world building is interesting - I like that Piper is not overpowered but worked hard for her physical prowess, she also makes (mostly) rational decisions.
Overall it is good, I'm definitely going to finish the series (and the next one).