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orsuros's review against another edition
4.0
I want to say that I liked the characters more in this than the first book. The plot was good but ended up being pretty dark. In some ways, it reminded me of The Count of Monte Cristo (similar themes of a patient and very well-organized revenge). Still, it had a ton of fun moments, an awesome elf, and a great dragon as the main character. I've already started book 3, too.
qu33nofbookz's review against another edition
3.0
The second in a series about three dragon siblings this story focuses on Wistala the only female of the three. The first story was about the youngest brother Auron. The beginning of this story is a different angle on the beginning of the last book but when Wistala and her two brothers are orphaned it becomes it's own. We also learn a little more about the people who killed Wistala's family. We watch Wistala grow from hatchling to full-grown dragon meet new friend's, gain a home and avenge her family (to a point, some of this was taken care of in the previous book).
eahaynes's review
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? Yes
3.75
pericyte's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
reverievagabond's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
paladintodd's review against another edition
3.0
While only average in plot (you'd think a book with Avenger in the title would focus more on that rather than lolling days on an idyllic manor) and character (other than the protagonist), it is an interesting world told from an interesting viewpoint.
selky's review against another edition
5.0
If Auron's tale is a non-stop adventure, his sister Wistala's story has more slice of life elements and politics of the world they live in.
I personally love Knight's interpretation of dragon lore and biology and its consistent throughout the book. The story told through the dragons' eyes always feels like, well, a dragon or at least a predator with high intelligence. Looking forward to binge reading the rest of the series.
I personally love Knight's interpretation of dragon lore and biology and its consistent throughout the book. The story told through the dragons' eyes always feels like, well, a dragon or at least a predator with high intelligence. Looking forward to binge reading the rest of the series.
beezlbee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
morninglightmountain'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ladyanne's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
This book follows the young dragon Wistala as she learns and grows into an adult dragon. This book shares all the flaws of the first book, coupled with a very poorly structured plot. I enjoyed it, but it is by no means a masterpiece.
After her family is killed, it seems like Wistala will avenge them as the title suggests. But then she spends the majority of the book living with a friendly elf and helping him solve is many problems. I recognize that this is supposed to be the time when Wistala learns and grows, but it really felt like this whole section of the book was irrelevant. Auron in Book 1 also spent a lot of time wandering around learning about the world, but he at least had a clear goal: learn about the great weakness of dragons. Wistala felt like she was just hanging around. We the readers also learn very little about the world and it's different cultures through Wistala, despite the fact that she has plenty of opportunities to learn. But maybe I'm just being picky - we did see a lot of Hypatian culture. I just wanted to know more about the overall political situation that drove a lot of plot events.
It wasn't until the last quarter of the book that she starts on some proper avenging, which made the ending feel a little anticlimactic. It was exciting, but it felt a little rushed and there was just nothing leading up to the events of the climax during the rest of the book.
On top of all this, the writing felt like it skipped a round or two of editing. Anyone who's read the first book will know what to expect.
Despite all this, I did enjoy this book. But part of the enjoyment came from scribbling sarcastic comments about the poor writing in the margins.
Characters: 2/5
Plot: 1.25/5
Worldbuilding: 2.5/5
Writing: 1/5
Overall Impression: 2.5/5
Total Rating: 1.85/5, round to 1.75
After her family is killed, it seems like Wistala will avenge them as the title suggests. But then she spends the majority of the book living with a friendly elf and helping him solve is many problems. I recognize that this is supposed to be the time when Wistala learns and grows, but it really felt like this whole section of the book was irrelevant. Auron in Book 1 also spent a lot of time wandering around learning about the world, but he at least had a clear goal: learn about the great weakness of dragons. Wistala felt like she was just hanging around. We the readers also learn very little about the world and it's different cultures through Wistala, despite the fact that she has plenty of opportunities to learn. But maybe I'm just being picky - we did see a lot of Hypatian culture. I just wanted to know more about the overall political situation that drove a lot of plot events.
It wasn't until the last quarter of the book that she starts on some proper avenging, which made the ending feel a little anticlimactic. It was exciting, but it felt a little rushed and there was just nothing leading up to the events of the climax during the rest of the book.
On top of all this, the writing felt like it skipped a round or two of editing. Anyone who's read the first book will know what to expect.
Despite all this, I did enjoy this book. But part of the enjoyment came from scribbling sarcastic comments about the poor writing in the margins.
Characters: 2/5
Plot: 1.25/5
Worldbuilding: 2.5/5
Writing: 1/5
Overall Impression: 2.5/5
Total Rating: 1.85/5, round to 1.75