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briannam177's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tatyanavogt's review
3.0
I hate to say it but I was struggling to care. I think a lot was going on and it wasn't always obvious what I should focus on. Also its hard for me to pinpoint where one book ended and the other one began sooo... I dunno. I think I'll get more out of it on a second read since I understand now whats the point and whats going on.
readwithlucy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
corrinaababee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Tea is so head strong and dives in for the people she loves head first. I’ve loved reading both book #1 and this book. I haven’t been disappointed in the least bit and even though the trials and tribulations have been hard for tea I hope she gets her happy ending, dark side or not. I can’t wait to read book #3
charlmax's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
iner_tia14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
- 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
4.25
shandyt's review
4.0
4.0 stars.
Definitely an improvement over the first instalment. The prose reads much smoother, and the plot is significantly tighter. I was worried that the romance subplot would get tiresome, but it was handled better than I'd expected.
There are many worldbuilding and logistical issues that get glossed over for the sake of moving the story along. I rarely feel cheated that I don't get any of these details while reading, but afterward it will catch up to me, and I'll think, 'Wait a second...'
Daenerys Daanoris plot. Ideally, a sharp-eyed reader should be able to, in theory, figure it out for themselves. Hardly anyone ever pays close enough attention to actually solve the mystery, but if it's played well, you should be able to go back and find all the places where the answer was foreshadowed. This reveal did not give me that facepalm-triggering feeling of, 'Oh, of course!' Instead, it was more, 'Hm, okay, if you say so.'
A nitpicky quibble: the series has an ongoing issue with misuse of the addresses Your Highness/Your Majesty. For ruling heads of state, it should be Your Majesty, or Your Imperial Majesty for the Empress Alyx or Emperor Shifang. Your Highness/Your Imperial Highness is reserved for princes and princesses like Kance and Inessa.
Definitely an improvement over the first instalment. The prose reads much smoother, and the plot is significantly tighter. I was worried that the romance subplot would get tiresome, but it was handled better than I'd expected.
There are many worldbuilding and logistical issues that get glossed over for the sake of moving the story along.
Spoiler
How does the Azi invariably appear 3 seconds after it's been summoned? Why do we never get to hear descriptions of what it's like to fly on a three-headed dragon? How big is the Azi? What does it look like? Does it have lizard-like scales, or bony plates? How can Inessa and Alyx just go gallivanting around, like in an anime, without a retinue/security staff losing their minds? Are we meant to take away that Alyx is a bad ruler, considering the squalor in which many of her people live?Spoiler
The most dissatisfying part of the book for me was the villain reveal at the end of theA nitpicky quibble: the series has an ongoing issue with misuse of the addresses Your Highness/Your Majesty. For ruling heads of state, it should be Your Majesty, or Your Imperial Majesty for the Empress Alyx or Emperor Shifang. Your Highness/Your Imperial Highness is reserved for princes and princesses like Kance and Inessa.
kellyfables's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
book_dragon_julia's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I enjoyed this book! There was much more action than the first book and I couldn't put it down. I read it in one go and I am now looking forward to the final book
maddynell635's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5