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Red Skies Falling by Alex London

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intheblackout's review

5.0

Red Skies Falling is the second book in the Skybound trilogy. It follows on from where [b:Black Wings Beating|36949994|Black Wings Beating (Skybound #1)|Alex London|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1513697694l/36949994._SY75_.jpg|50941835] left off. The story begins with Brysen and Kylee separate, due to events from the first book, both on their own path.

Kylee learning more about the Hollow Tongue in the Sky Castle. While Brysen, still in the Six Villages, has to decide how he fits into the upcoming war with the Kartami,

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and plotting a way to prevent it by killing their leader

. Their storylines eventually collides

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with an action packed battle sequence with the Kartami, the Six Villages, and the Ghost Eagle(s)

Relationships deepen and become more complex. Kylee and Grazim's rivalry beginning to turn into begrudging friendhip by the end. And Brysen and Jowyn's relationship developing into something more

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we stan this couple in this house!

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Brysen and Jowyn are endgame - love them!

srm401's review

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jehanne's review

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adventurous dark tense 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

2.5

debchan's review

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4.0

this was an arc, so things might be different in the final, published form.

can i just say that as second books in trilogies go, this was really good. it didn’t feel like a filler book, as second books usually do.

kylee goes to the sky castle and learns how to control her power, making allies and enemies along the way.
brysen remains in the six villages and learns to protect his friends, his birds, and his home.

the topic of refugees was very appropriate and well-dealt with. another thing was the development of a certain relationship that was absolute butterflies: they were adorable.

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brysen’s EYE, i had to reread that scene to make sure i read correctly. my child has been through enough. the symbolism of his father’s knife cutting him, almost ending his life, and wounding him yet again was so painful. i’m glad he’s back with his powerful kickass sister and sweet boyfriend.

this left me on EDGE for the next book!

kylieqrada's review

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense 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

While not a 5 star like the first book, this one was still super fun!! I love the queer-normative world and the mental health rep. Just a few things didn't perfectly line up for me.

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