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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
emotional
inspiring
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“Weapon” is the sequel to Lynette Noni’s “Whisper”, her only other book to lie outside of her Medoran Chronicles. Unlike said series, which is set in a fantasy world, “Whisper” and “Weapon” are set in modern day Sydney, yet still manages to create another fantasy plot line hidden directly under well known monuments such as Centrepoint Tower.
I admit, I had my doubts for a while. When I was about 50 pages from the end, I was sure that Lynette Noni would have to write a third book in the instalment, there was just so much more to fit in such a small amount of pages. However, Noni was adamant to finish it all in two books, so the ending was a little rushed to fit everything in, yet somehow it didn’t take away my interest or lose me in any way, in fact I think it actually worked to further them. Let’s be real, life has a habit sometimes of dumping things on you all at once, expecting you to struggle through it, and that’s exactly what happened here: Alyssa, the main character, found all of the answers she was looking for, realising just how interwoven all of their problems were, and managed to save the day at the last moment. It was thrilling, exciting, it had my heart pounding in anticipation, and I loved it!
To be fair, some points were rather predictable, the betrayal of a certain character, the endgame ship, but that just meant I was all the more shocked at the twists I couldn’t predict. You think you have it all figured out, then BOOM, everything changes. The book works hard to keep you on your toes, and oh boy, it does.
I admit, I had my doubts for a while. When I was about 50 pages from the end, I was sure that Lynette Noni would have to write a third book in the instalment, there was just so much more to fit in such a small amount of pages. However, Noni was adamant to finish it all in two books, so the ending was a little rushed to fit everything in, yet somehow it didn’t take away my interest or lose me in any way, in fact I think it actually worked to further them. Let’s be real, life has a habit sometimes of dumping things on you all at once, expecting you to struggle through it, and that’s exactly what happened here: Alyssa, the main character, found all of the answers she was looking for, realising just how interwoven all of their problems were, and managed to save the day at the last moment. It was thrilling, exciting, it had my heart pounding in anticipation, and I loved it!
To be fair, some points were rather predictable, the betrayal of a certain character, the endgame ship, but that just meant I was all the more shocked at the twists I couldn’t predict. You think you have it all figured out, then BOOM, everything changes. The book works hard to keep you on your toes, and oh boy, it does.
How dare you Miss Noni...just how dare you do such a thing to one of your readers...I trusted you and you threw it back in my face
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Reader’s Notes:
– this is the 2nd book of a duology & must be read in order
– this is told from Alyssa’s point of view
– there are about 3 curse words
Review:
Oh my goodness, this was such a surprise filled conclusion to this series! I loved getting to see all the different kinds of powers Speakers could have and trying to follow the mysterious threads of what was going on around Alyssa. I loved not knowing what was true verses was could have been fabricated by another Speaker’s powers until someone confessed. I loved the addition of new characters and what roles they played in Alyssa’s story. I would have loved to have a chance for more actual romance developing (in this book, there was some in the first) between Alyssa and the guy she wanted a relationship with by the end of the book, but it was still a satisfying ending in the sense of an ‘and they rode off into the sunset’ kind of an ending.
Summary:
Alyssa Scott barely escaped Lengard, but had to leave behind all the people who helped her grow into her powers. She can’t leave them at the mercy of Kendall Vanik, the power hungry scientist that has been doing experiments on them all for years. But that’s what the unofficial leader of the Remnants, Kael, seems to be doing. Even as Alyssa learns the reasons for Kael’s actions, new things pop into Alyssa’s sphere that make her question everything she’s been told. Who can she trust to do the right thing if she doesn’t know what’s true?
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced