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jonnyh9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-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
4.0
Much much better than the first. Heartbroken for Arlo and Fever, and poor little Ruan.
Wonderful book, the characters are very good and Reeves is perfect as always.
Wonderful book, the characters are very good and Reeves is perfect as always.
zenithharpink's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars. As usual, I got pulled in, against my better judgement, and I was left dissatisfied. This has happened on every single book of Reeve's that I've read, and perhaps it explains why I keep coming back for more.
I don't like Fever, her "engineer-ish" ways are really just overwhelming arrogance and I found it unpalatable and limited my investment in what happened to her. There were a TON of loose ends - Thirza, Ruan & Fern, maybe Arlo, it was a freaking mess.
The story was really just sad and frustrating. For such a short story, the build was incredibly slow - which says something about the strength of the plot. It's frustrating because the world is so rich and well-conceived, but the stories never follow through.
Of course I'll keep reading, if you've enjoyed Reeve's other books, I don't think you'll be disappointed, but I'm always left wanting more.
I don't like Fever, her "engineer-ish" ways are really just overwhelming arrogance and I found it unpalatable and limited my investment in what happened to her. There were a TON of loose ends - Thirza, Ruan & Fern, maybe Arlo, it was a freaking mess.
The story was really just sad and frustrating. For such a short story, the build was incredibly slow - which says something about the strength of the plot. It's frustrating because the world is so rich and well-conceived, but the stories never follow through.
Of course I'll keep reading, if you've enjoyed Reeve's other books, I don't think you'll be disappointed, but I'm always left wanting more.
bingled's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
leyaruth42's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent sequel to Fever Crumb. The story keeps you interested.
gothicglasses's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook version over a period of a month or so, so I may not remember everything but I shall try. And since I don't have the book with me I don't know how to spell everything. If something is spelled wrong that's why.
Main Points What I liked most about this book was Fever herself. She may have said irrational a bit too much but she did much less in this one than she did in the first one which I was very happy for. I liked the angels. They were character all in their own. I was confused for part of it but that was partly because of the fact that I listen to it and then forget about it for a couple of weeks then listen to it again. Even so I have much of everything figured out by the end. Yay for me! :P
Fever Crumb Is not a sissy little girl. She left the only life she had (in book 1) with two childern. They join a moving theater. She works on the lights and the childern help around the theater. She makes her own decisions and if she wants something she will try everything to get it. I like her very well as a character.
Weasel For those who have read the book will understand this next part. NNNOOOOOOO!!! weasel! :( He is a fun character to listen too. I wish we had seen more of him in the novel but alas we didn't.
Arlo I thought was a little crazy but not in a bad way. I liked him and I felt sorry for him at the end of the book. :( poor arlo (hope that's how you spell his name). I liked him for the fact that he spoke to the angels more than he did normal people.
World Building I loved the town/city that we had adventured in. The moving buildings the docks, the boats, even the water. I hate going near large bodies of water in real life. :P The hidden things about their past which is our present is quite fun to look for. The things built and hidden from most of the common people is fascinating. Some peopel have a lot of extremly high technology, though it is not the kind we are use to and some people still live back in the dark ages.
Overall I really liked this book. The ending wasn't my favorite in the world but it definitely made me want to read the next one :P *goes to beg mom to buy the next one*
Main Points What I liked most about this book was Fever herself. She may have said irrational a bit too much but she did much less in this one than she did in the first one which I was very happy for. I liked the angels. They were character all in their own. I was confused for part of it but that was partly because of the fact that I listen to it and then forget about it for a couple of weeks then listen to it again. Even so I have much of everything figured out by the end. Yay for me! :P
Fever Crumb Is not a sissy little girl. She left the only life she had (in book 1) with two childern. They join a moving theater. She works on the lights and the childern help around the theater. She makes her own decisions and if she wants something she will try everything to get it. I like her very well as a character.
Weasel For those who have read the book will understand this next part. NNNOOOOOOO!!! weasel! :( He is a fun character to listen too. I wish we had seen more of him in the novel but alas we didn't.
Arlo I thought was a little crazy but not in a bad way. I liked him and I felt sorry for him at the end of the book. :( poor arlo (hope that's how you spell his name). I liked him for the fact that he spoke to the angels more than he did normal people.
World Building I loved the town/city that we had adventured in. The moving buildings the docks, the boats, even the water. I hate going near large bodies of water in real life. :P The hidden things about their past which is our present is quite fun to look for. The things built and hidden from most of the common people is fascinating. Some peopel have a lot of extremly high technology, though it is not the kind we are use to and some people still live back in the dark ages.
Overall I really liked this book. The ending wasn't my favorite in the world but it definitely made me want to read the next one :P *goes to beg mom to buy the next one*
crystallized's review against another edition
Will probably start again on after I finish some others.
reallynotconor's review
4.0
By far my favorite entry into the Fever Crumb trilogy
After the events of Fever Crumb, Fever and the Solent children have joined the circus, delivering incredible shows with Fever's knowledge of engineering, but when she finds a mysterious engineer from London and an even more mysterious flying machine, Fever must investigate the mysteries behind the small seaside town of Mayda.
I love this book dearly; it is my favorite in the series, second only to the first Mortal Engines book, but that does not mean it is perfect. This being set hundreds of years before the main Mortal Engines story, it suffers from the same problem as the first Fever Crumb book: it introduces too much that will never appear again, i.e., angels, which are mutated birds that have the ability to communicate with humans. They aren't intelligent enough to string along conversations, but they can express their thoughts and understand our own; this is cool but also really creepy because they are human-sized birds.
The characters have largely improved; Fever has learned to appreciate emotions a bit more, and she uses her critical thinking skills quite often, which is rare for characters in this franchise. Arlo Thursday is also pretty interesting; being raised by angels and the heir to a shipwright legacy, he chooses to study flight instead of sailing, something that is heavily looked down upon, especially in Mayda. The connection between the Thursday family and Fevers grandfather, Auric Godshawk, who in legends around Mayda is referred to as the devil, because of the technology given to the Thursday family after Godshawk visited them.
The world in a web of air is rich with story; Mayda comes to life throughout the book in ways that other cities rarely do in the Mortal Engine series. The imagery of Mayda's elevated houses and Thursday's island were vivid, and I felt like I could see everything as it was intended to be seen. As I said before, the inclusion of angels was an odd choice, but adding creatures into each book is a staple of the trilogy.
All in all, I loved this read and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Mortal Engines or just the steampunk genre in general.
World 8/10
Characters 8/10
Plot 8/10
overall enjoyment 8/10
After the events of Fever Crumb, Fever and the Solent children have joined the circus, delivering incredible shows with Fever's knowledge of engineering, but when she finds a mysterious engineer from London and an even more mysterious flying machine, Fever must investigate the mysteries behind the small seaside town of Mayda.
I love this book dearly; it is my favorite in the series, second only to the first Mortal Engines book, but that does not mean it is perfect. This being set hundreds of years before the main Mortal Engines story, it suffers from the same problem as the first Fever Crumb book: it introduces too much that will never appear again, i.e., angels, which are mutated birds that have the ability to communicate with humans. They aren't intelligent enough to string along conversations, but they can express their thoughts and understand our own; this is cool but also really creepy because they are human-sized birds.
The characters have largely improved; Fever has learned to appreciate emotions a bit more, and she uses her critical thinking skills quite often, which is rare for characters in this franchise. Arlo Thursday is also pretty interesting; being raised by angels and the heir to a shipwright legacy, he chooses to study flight instead of sailing, something that is heavily looked down upon, especially in Mayda. The connection between the Thursday family and Fevers grandfather, Auric Godshawk, who in legends around Mayda is referred to as the devil, because of the technology given to the Thursday family after Godshawk visited them.
The world in a web of air is rich with story; Mayda comes to life throughout the book in ways that other cities rarely do in the Mortal Engine series. The imagery of Mayda's elevated houses and Thursday's island were vivid, and I felt like I could see everything as it was intended to be seen. As I said before, the inclusion of angels was an odd choice, but adding creatures into each book is a staple of the trilogy.
All in all, I loved this read and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Mortal Engines or just the steampunk genre in general.
World 8/10
Characters 8/10
Plot 8/10
overall enjoyment 8/10
findthosedreams's review against another edition
2.0
Another interesting story (mostly because im new to steampunk books), but i didnt care for how everything was wrapped up in the end. It wasn't as awkwardly cut off as "Fever Crumb", but it still seemed to leave loose ends.
jubaju's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Reeve's approach to death is very refreshing, especially nowadays where main characters are always protected by their positions. He depicts death in a meaningful way and it makes the story feel more real to me.
The plot was enjoyable enough, slow at times but overall fun, the characters are steadily growing and developing, and the writing is as beautiful as always. I do wish we'll get to see more of Shrike in the next one, as he is one of my favorite characters.
While I'm not a fan of main characters who fall in love and start a relationship, I see the point in; her evolution from stone cold engineer into a teenage girl exploring the world.
Reeve's approach to death is very refreshing, especially nowadays where main characters are always protected by their positions. He depicts death in a meaningful way and it makes the story feel more real to me.
The plot was enjoyable enough, slow at times but overall fun, the characters are steadily growing and developing, and the writing is as beautiful as always. I do wish we'll get to see more of Shrike in the next one, as he is one of my favorite characters.
While I'm not a fan of main characters who fall in love and start a relationship, I see the point in