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chrisannee's review against another edition
3.0
It seemed like there were too many storylines and wayyyy too many false endings. The "why" behind several key points in the story felt shallow (as did some characters reactions). Some characters were expendable but weren't "expended."
It was a clever mix-match of fantastical legends and other tales (Here's looking at you Hans) but I liked the first one better. But teenage me would have lapped this up. So maybe I'm just too old and cynical.
It was a clever mix-match of fantastical legends and other tales (Here's looking at you Hans) but I liked the first one better. But teenage me would have lapped this up. So maybe I'm just too old and cynical.
cgenner's review against another edition
2.0
This is a 2.5 star. I really do enjoy the way Edith writes and I love all the characters, but this sequel felt messy, long and unnecessary.
tiemeinbows's review against another edition
5.0
I had my doubts at moments, but this lived up to and perhaps even surpassed East in my regard. Very pleased with how it all came together.
abbielester's review against another edition
5.0
I love East, and West was not a disappointment. Rose is an indefatigable heroine whose only special skills are her determination and love for her friends and family. This book is heartbreaking, beautiful, and ultimately triumphant.
themoonphoenix's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
prairie_the_faerie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ghostwriter850's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.5
peachy_queen's review against another edition
3.0
[b: East|161887|East (East, #1)|Edith Pattou|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1277997811l/161887._SY75_.jpg|2079577] was one of my favorite books growing up, and it’s a book that remains so near and dear to my heart to this day. Hell, [b: East|161887|East (East, #1)|Edith Pattou|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1277997811l/161887._SY75_.jpg|2079577] is the reason I ever picked up ACOTAR back in 2016! So I was incredibly excited years back when Edith Pattou released a sequel, but I put off reading it until I had the proper chance to re-read [b: East|161887|East (East, #1)|Edith Pattou|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1277997811l/161887._SY75_.jpg|2079577]. I was happy to dive back into [b: East|161887|East (East, #1)|Edith Pattou|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1277997811l/161887._SY75_.jpg|2079577] this past January, not only because I loved having the chance to re-read a book that is so special to me, but also because it very much ended up being necessary since I had forgotten so much more than I had thought. (With that said, I cannot recommend a re-read before starting West enough!)
However, once I finished [b: East|161887|East (East, #1)|Edith Pattou|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1277997811l/161887._SY75_.jpg|2079577] and moved onto West, things went downhill pretty fast.
The best scenario I can compare this book to is when you have a CW tv series that is five seasons deep but has eight seasons ordered and doesn’t quite know what to do and how to fill that time, so it just meanders and the plot constantly takes three steps forward, two steps back.West honestly felt so unnecessary and really was just a re-hash of a lot of what we saw in the first book. I did appreciate getting to see more Neddy in this one, and a lot of the scenes between Rose and Charles broke my heart towards the end, but as a whole, this book does not need to exist, I’m sorry.
Star Rating: 3/5 ⭐️
Medium: Audiobook
However, once I finished [b: East|161887|East (East, #1)|Edith Pattou|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1277997811l/161887._SY75_.jpg|2079577] and moved onto West, things went downhill pretty fast.
The best scenario I can compare this book to is when you have a CW tv series that is five seasons deep but has eight seasons ordered and doesn’t quite know what to do and how to fill that time, so it just meanders and the plot constantly takes three steps forward, two steps back.West honestly felt so unnecessary and really was just a re-hash of a lot of what we saw in the first book. I did appreciate getting to see more Neddy in this one, and a lot of the scenes between Rose and Charles broke my heart towards the end, but as a whole, this book does not need to exist, I’m sorry.
Star Rating: 3/5 ⭐️
Medium: Audiobook