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cblock123's review against another edition
5.0
Tomi is brilliant. The book picks up right where the 1st one ended. The characters are so well rounded I could see them while I read. It did not disappoint. I can’t wait to see these books on the big screen. There’s not a doubt in my mind that these stories won’t be picked up for a live action film. Fantastic story telling.
ashwas1228's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
grace891's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
muirk128's review against another edition
3.0
I struggled a little with the engagement aspect of this one. And the ending...my reaction to the ending was similar to the second Hunger Games: "Seriously, we're doing this again?"
brynalexa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Second time reading this, first time by audio format. I enjoyed the print version more. It’s fun to see the growth of the characters but, wow, do they make some awful decisions. The ending shocked me all over again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, Child death, Death, Deportation, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Kidnapping, Violence, War, Misogyny, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol and Animal death
jacquelynjoan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Still awesome, though I think I liked the first one better. Can't wait to see what happens next. Cliff hanger.
rue411's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
abiisoc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kittycat2302's review against another edition
3.0
I adored the first in this series, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, but this one fell mostly flat for me. Felt like it relied too much on miscommunication and misunderstanding. Still an amazing world that Tomi Adeyemi has made, though, and I’ll certainly pick up the next book when it’s ready.
kittydouglas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0