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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
4.5 stars - I loved seeing the growth of Elisa throughout this second book. Most of the book was a solid 4-star read, but that last 50 pages was so fantastic that I seriously considered bumping my rating up to 5 stars. I can't imagine if I'd read this book when it came out and then had to wait for the final installment. Thank goodness I can just jump right into the next book.
This review was originally posted on Books of Amber
This is a difficult review to write because I’m not sure what to say aside from the stuff I already covered in my review of The Girl of Fire and Thorns. The two books are equally great, and I liked them both equally. In The Crown of Embers, Elisa is facing more problems with being queen, and she has to figure out how to defend her queendom (squee) with the help of Hector (SQUEE) and her other friends in her court.
Rae Carson has done an amazing job of building upon the foundation that she created in the first book. Sometimes I find that second books in a trilogy are simply a stepping stone from book one, where the world is created, to book three, where the epic climax happens, but The Crown of Embers really impressed me because it built upon what had already happened and had been developed, and it didn’t feel stagnant or pointless.
Elisa is going through some of the best character development I have ever seen in YA. Instead of going through everything in book one, she is still growing and changing in this one. She needs to get used to her queenly ways, save people, and manage her developing feelings for Hector. She’s a flawless character in my eyes, and I love her to pieces.
You might know by now that slow burn is my favourite thing ever, whether it’s to do with romance or just the general plot, because I get excited when everything comes together and causes an explosion in the end. As long as there’s some action or twists thrown in there, slow burn is the best. And so how happy was I when Hector and Elisa started to feel the feels for each other? VERY. Elisa lost thingymabob (Humberto? I can’t remember his name, I read it months ago, leave me alone) in The Girl of Fire and Thorns, and wasn’t even into Hector at that point, but she did notice him. And then in The Crown of Embers her feelings for him start to grow and it’s fabulous because I started to like him along with her. We’re in this together, bb.
And Hector finally got rid of that disgusting wormstache, and I’m almost tempted to add another star just for that. Congrats on your good life choices, Hector.
The Crown of Embers is an excellent addition to the trilogy, and I can’t wait to continue with The Bitter Kingdom. Actually, that’s a lie, because I’ve been slightly distracted and I’m scared of how it’s going to end. I am so ready for more epic Elisa moments, though, because she is my queen.
This is a difficult review to write because I’m not sure what to say aside from the stuff I already covered in my review of The Girl of Fire and Thorns. The two books are equally great, and I liked them both equally. In The Crown of Embers, Elisa is facing more problems with being queen, and she has to figure out how to defend her queendom (squee) with the help of Hector (SQUEE) and her other friends in her court.
Rae Carson has done an amazing job of building upon the foundation that she created in the first book. Sometimes I find that second books in a trilogy are simply a stepping stone from book one, where the world is created, to book three, where the epic climax happens, but The Crown of Embers really impressed me because it built upon what had already happened and had been developed, and it didn’t feel stagnant or pointless.
Elisa is going through some of the best character development I have ever seen in YA. Instead of going through everything in book one, she is still growing and changing in this one. She needs to get used to her queenly ways, save people, and manage her developing feelings for Hector. She’s a flawless character in my eyes, and I love her to pieces.
You might know by now that slow burn is my favourite thing ever, whether it’s to do with romance or just the general plot, because I get excited when everything comes together and causes an explosion in the end. As long as there’s some action or twists thrown in there, slow burn is the best. And so how happy was I when Hector and Elisa started to feel the feels for each other? VERY. Elisa lost thingymabob (Humberto? I can’t remember his name, I read it months ago, leave me alone) in The Girl of Fire and Thorns, and wasn’t even into Hector at that point, but she did notice him. And then in The Crown of Embers her feelings for him start to grow and it’s fabulous because I started to like him along with her. We’re in this together, bb.
And Hector finally got rid of that disgusting wormstache, and I’m almost tempted to add another star just for that. Congrats on your good life choices, Hector.
The Crown of Embers is an excellent addition to the trilogy, and I can’t wait to continue with The Bitter Kingdom. Actually, that’s a lie, because I’ve been slightly distracted and I’m scared of how it’s going to end. I am so ready for more epic Elisa moments, though, because she is my queen.
This series keeps getting better. Can't wait for the big finale.
4.5⭐
I liked this so much more than the first book of this trilogy.
-the romance was spot on. A nice slow build that didn't feel insta-lovey
-our Queen, Alisa, didnt feel like a whiney brat
-FEMINISM FOR THE WIN
-beautiful descriptors
-amazing build up to our conclusion
-I AM SO STRESSED
(Sorry if I spelled names wrong, I listened to audio so I have no idea)
I liked this so much more than the first book of this trilogy.
-the romance was spot on. A nice slow build that didn't feel insta-lovey
-our Queen, Alisa, didnt feel like a whiney brat
-FEMINISM FOR THE WIN
-beautiful descriptors
-amazing build up to our conclusion
-I AM SO STRESSED
(Sorry if I spelled names wrong, I listened to audio so I have no idea)
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Finally calling it. I've tried to get through this book since September to no avail. May try to pick up at another time.