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measishouldbebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Heart Forger was an action packed sequel to the Bone Witch. I love Rin Chupeco’s writing style and her storytelling. The two time lines are both very interesting. There was a bit of a disconnect between the two at some points, but it didn’t affect the story too badly. I can’t wait to find out how she ended up on the Sea of Skulls in the past and what she is going to do in the present. It is such an intriguing story with amazing characters.
The only downside of this book was the editing. Some character dialogue was so off and mislabeled that it did make some parts hard to read. Once I figured out what was going on, I was able to decipher who was meant to be speaking. Luckily, with kindle, we are able to let the publishers know these mistakes.
The only downside of this book was the editing. Some character dialogue was so off and mislabeled that it did make some parts hard to read. Once I figured out what was going on, I was able to decipher who was meant to be speaking. Luckily, with kindle, we are able to let the publishers know these mistakes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Homophobia
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
2/9/2022
Content Warnings: Sexism, blood/gore, murder/death, homophobia, transphobia, torture, imprisonment, death/murder of a loved one.
Although I’ve read “The Bone Witch” three times now…this is only the second time I’ve read through “The Heart Forger” and I forgot how emotional it would make me. This book picks up immediately after the first book ends as we continue to see the current time through the eyes of “the bard” and see past events through Tea’s eyes.
We were told and taught, many things in book one that book two reveal to be false. I absolutely love the back and forth between times, there are so many important things happening in both timelines and you’re left desperately wanting to know everything going on in both. The pace of book two is definitely faster than book one, as book one taught us much of the backstory to the world and people.
Without giving anything away, in case you haven’t read through “The Bone Witch” just know that “The Heart Forger” made me cry…just as much and as hard as I did when I first read it almost two years ago. The world that Rin has created for us can be so beautiful and so cruel at the same time…and I love every second I spend in it.
9/24/2020
Rin Chupeco is a master storyteller...
The Heart Forger picks up where The Bone Witch ends and leads us on more of Tea's current, and past, path. There are so many thing's that we thought to be true in "The Bone Witch" that we find aren't what they appeared to be. This book is full of more beauty and ugliness set in this masterful world Rin has created for us. These first two books have put me through so many intense emotions that I know that I'm not yet ready to face the final book.
Although this is only the 2nd book of Rin's I've ever read...I can honestly say she's one of my favorite author's and I can't wait to meet the other world's she created in her other books.
Content Warnings: Sexism, blood/gore, murder/death, homophobia, transphobia, torture, imprisonment, death/murder of a loved one.
Although I’ve read “The Bone Witch” three times now…this is only the second time I’ve read through “The Heart Forger” and I forgot how emotional it would make me. This book picks up immediately after the first book ends as we continue to see the current time through the eyes of “the bard” and see past events through Tea’s eyes.
We were told and taught, many things in book one that book two reveal to be false. I absolutely love the back and forth between times, there are so many important things happening in both timelines and you’re left desperately wanting to know everything going on in both. The pace of book two is definitely faster than book one, as book one taught us much of the backstory to the world and people.
Without giving anything away, in case you haven’t read through “The Bone Witch” just know that “The Heart Forger” made me cry…just as much and as hard as I did when I first read it almost two years ago. The world that Rin has created for us can be so beautiful and so cruel at the same time…and I love every second I spend in it.
9/24/2020
Rin Chupeco is a master storyteller...
The Heart Forger picks up where The Bone Witch ends and leads us on more of Tea's current, and past, path. There are so many thing's that we thought to be true in "The Bone Witch" that we find aren't what they appeared to be. This book is full of more beauty and ugliness set in this masterful world Rin has created for us. These first two books have put me through so many intense emotions that I know that I'm not yet ready to face the final book.
Although this is only the 2nd book of Rin's I've ever read...I can honestly say she's one of my favorite author's and I can't wait to meet the other world's she created in her other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gore
Moderate: Torture and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexism, Homophobia, and Transphobia
cheye13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Both the frame story and the main storyline pick up speed. The politics are a little complex but the story is engaging even without taking the time to break things down. The foreshadowing is effective without ruining suspense. A great bridge for books one and three.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia
animals in question are the fantasy-world daeva creaturesellekhupe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Homophobia
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