Reviews

The Broken Lands by Kate Milford, Andrea Offermann

tangledintales's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful 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? No

couillac's review against another edition

3.0

The size is daunting, but this is a great adventure fantasy. I loved the aspects of American folklore, and Jin and Sam are fantastic protagonists, interesting and unsure yet determined. The villains are delicious, though their true effect is often hampered by Milford's tendency toward over-description, and the diversity of the main characters is so refreshing. I also loved the theme of the Broken Lands, of a USA still vulnerable from the effects of the Civil War. Milford's world-building is complex and detailed, though often a bit obscure. Overall, a unique read for readers looking for a challenge.

maggie_stiefvater's review

5.0

This was quite agreeable. I've ordered the next one.

arguhlincozzi's review against another edition

4.0

Dark, chaotic, and fascinating.

kiraly's review against another edition

5.0

Evidently it is a trend for me to stumble upon Kate Milford's books by accident; I found [b:The Boneshaker|6909642|The Boneshaker|Kate Milford|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1258612594s/6909642.jpg|7134937] because I thought it was a different book, and I found this because I wanted to see if the title had been taken (I was trying to find a title for this year's NaNoWriMo attempt). Needless to say, Milford's books are a delightful surprise. The combination of the setting (Coney Island, late 19th century) the story (mysterious murders, fireworks, pillars of the city) and the characters (teenaged card sharps, fireworkers, old soldiers) made for a fantastic story. As much as I enjoyed The Boneshaker, I think this book is even better. I look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next! (As a note, I adore the illustrations by Andrea Offerman too...they add a lot to the book.)

pussreboots's review against another edition

2.0

In terms of the road trip genre, New York is one of the terminals for road trips: either being the starting point, or the ending point. New York isn't a city that can contain a road trip. A crossroads battle in the middle of a metropolis, even one that at the time was more than one city being in the process of becoming a single city, just doesn't work.

http://pussreboots.com/blog/2017/comments_08/broken_lands.html

gripyfish's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

audrey_nester's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait to read more from Kate Milford.

tyrshand's review against another edition

5.0

This book was even better than the first. It truly gave me everything I wanted -- so much more insight and back stories into the hints from the first book. Of course, it seeded even more questions and wonders... But that's I want. I want to keep exploring this alternate America with the roaming tall tales and to learn more about the past that created these wonderful characters.

katayoun's review against another edition

4.0

4 stars without the next to last chapters. must say I could have done with the end chapters and all that lectures and the meaning of the life and enlightenment like stuff!!! too lecture-y...