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gracepizza40's review against another edition
3.0
3.35 overall. Sometimes it felt like a 3 or 3.5 (avg. 3.4)
This book was interesting in many ways and I would read the next book, but it didn't give me a super impressed feeling. I just decided to read it when skimmed the preview flap at the library. Some scenes were harder to understand and I wish they were described more. I feel like there could have been more digging- It felt like I was standing just outside of a room with the right details. Partly why I didn't understand parts of the book was because I didn't read the glossary in the back of the book.
This book was interesting in many ways and I would read the next book, but it didn't give me a super impressed feeling. I just decided to read it when skimmed the preview flap at the library. Some scenes were harder to understand and I wish they were described more. I feel like there could have been more digging- It felt like I was standing just outside of a room with the right details. Partly why I didn't understand parts of the book was because I didn't read the glossary in the back of the book.
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I really liked the whisperer magic in the book. What if we had that power? That would be pretty bad today I think, but sometimes good (depends on what they do with the magic). There are a lot of possibilities of the magic that I'm glad don't happen on earth; it would have changed a lot of things.moth_dance's review against another edition
4.0
Thrilling and memorizing. Loved all of the characters.
I had a bit of hard time with the last few chapters, and I'm not quite sure why... But I look forward to reading the sequel next year.
I had a bit of hard time with the last few chapters, and I'm not quite sure why... But I look forward to reading the sequel next year.
deepthoughtbubble's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
zoethecat's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Gul was born with a death sentence. When the current king of Ambar took power, it was foretold that he would die at the hands of a girl with a star-shaped birthmark. Since then, many girls have died--both those with and without magic. Gul's parents worked hard to prevent her from that fate, ultimately sacrificing their lives. Gul wants revenge for her parents' deaths, and she has spent two years training with the Sisterhood of the Golden Lotus. Now, her opportunity has come. But is she ready to pay the price? And what of the strange stable boy, Cavas, whose fate seems to be tied to hers?
This lush first book in a brilliant fantasy duology inspired by Medieval India and Indian culture is gorgeously written and everything feels nearly tangible. And then that vibrant world is completed with a fascinating magic system, compelling characters, and a page-turning plot (full of surprises you didn't see coming!). Perfect for fans of "Children of Blood and Bone" and "The Star-Touched Queen", "Hunted by the Sky" is a brilliant escape from the reality that is 2020 and a can't-miss book of the year, and will have readers eagerly anticipating the sequel, "Rising Like a Storm".
Gul was born with a death sentence. When the current king of Ambar took power, it was foretold that he would die at the hands of a girl with a star-shaped birthmark. Since then, many girls have died--both those with and without magic. Gul's parents worked hard to prevent her from that fate, ultimately sacrificing their lives. Gul wants revenge for her parents' deaths, and she has spent two years training with the Sisterhood of the Golden Lotus. Now, her opportunity has come. But is she ready to pay the price? And what of the strange stable boy, Cavas, whose fate seems to be tied to hers?
This lush first book in a brilliant fantasy duology inspired by Medieval India and Indian culture is gorgeously written and everything feels nearly tangible. And then that vibrant world is completed with a fascinating magic system, compelling characters, and a page-turning plot (full of surprises you didn't see coming!). Perfect for fans of "Children of Blood and Bone" and "The Star-Touched Queen", "Hunted by the Sky" is a brilliant escape from the reality that is 2020 and a can't-miss book of the year, and will have readers eagerly anticipating the sequel, "Rising Like a Storm".
alyssaindira's review against another edition
I just could not really get into it. I was semi intrigued but I do not know...maybe it was the writing or the circumstances. The beginning started out strong then I just slowly became less intrigued as time went on. I guess I was expecting something different...
thestarsandthemoon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
angelayue4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lsparrow's review against another edition
2.0
just couldnt get excited about it. I liked the feel of the story and the context but I could not get excited about the characters or their story.
atrailofpages's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of my more anticipated reads for this year and I did enjoy it. It wasn’t my favorite, but I didn’t dislike it. I honestly think this was more of a 3.5 stars for me.
It was interesting to see that the non-magi were the ones that were oppressed instead of the magi. Of course, I did just finish a book that was the complete opposite, so that may be why I found it interesting
It was interesting to see that the non-magi were the ones that were oppressed instead of the magi. Of course, I did just finish a book that was the complete opposite, so that may be why I found it interesting