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chelseamh98's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know why I read this book i hated the first one I find it boring and slow and very hard to follow. Maybe that's just me.
I find it hard that all the characters have at least 3 names and the author goes back and though between using them. I found it very distracting.
The only reason I read this book was because I found the first one left it in such away that I needed to know what happened next put I'm glad that this one didn't leave it in that way. So I'm probably not going to read the third in the series.
I find it hard that all the characters have at least 3 names and the author goes back and though between using them. I found it very distracting.
The only reason I read this book was because I found the first one left it in such away that I needed to know what happened next put I'm glad that this one didn't leave it in that way. So I'm probably not going to read the third in the series.
msmattoon's review against another edition
5.0
Really good followup to Borderline. The MC's voice remains fresh and distinct, and decisions make sense given the context. I can't wait for the next one.
The story continues to have stakes for the MC and the other characters, and I'm enjoying getting to know both the world and the characters. Really hated one of the consequences though.
Also, the titles to both Borderline and Phantom Pains could NOT be more perfect.
The story continues to have stakes for the MC and the other characters, and I'm enjoying getting to know both the world and the characters. Really hated one of the consequences though.
Also, the titles to both Borderline and Phantom Pains could NOT be more perfect.
elusivity's review against another edition
4.0
3.75
A good sequel, carrying much of what was good from the first novel, but also the not-so-good. Plot is needlessly convoluted. Millie has issues. Millie sexually attracted to men and women alike. Millie runs around, triggering one plot device after another. Still, much more of the good than bad. Recommended.
It appears non-sidhe, or beasts, also have Echos. I LOVE the manticore. He is the best character as a drunken, talking dog who adores his Echo. I was genuinely sad at his abrupt demise. But, perhaps he is not yet gone.
The grand-dame of the Arcadia Project is discovered to have worked with the dark fae to feed a human child—Caryl, da da dum!—to the Dark King. In order to keep him from reverting to dumb and forgetful, as fae becomes when their human Echo has died centuries ago. Result, the American branch of the Arcadia Project responded in moral outrage, and broke off from London. Dark times loom.
A good sequel, carrying much of what was good from the first novel, but also the not-so-good. Plot is needlessly convoluted. Millie has issues. Millie sexually attracted to men and women alike. Millie runs around, triggering one plot device after another. Still, much more of the good than bad. Recommended.
The grand-dame of the Arcadia Project is discovered to have worked with the dark fae to feed a human child—Caryl, da da dum!—to the Dark King. In order to keep him from reverting to dumb and forgetful, as fae becomes when their human Echo has died centuries ago. Result, the American branch of the Arcadia Project responded in moral outrage, and broke off from London. Dark times loom.
alsoapples's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
middlekmissie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
becandbooks's review
5.0
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
This series should be a must-read for any writers wanting to understand how diversity in books SHOULD be done. Love these books and I'll be writing a series-so-far review soon!
This series should be a must-read for any writers wanting to understand how diversity in books SHOULD be done. Love these books and I'll be writing a series-so-far review soon!
ginnikin's review against another edition
3.0
Super readable, and the voice remains great.
I had a rough patch partway through with Millie's methods. My tolerance for rule-breaking mavericks is utterly shot. I'm just not in the head space for "gotta ignore the rules because reasons."
I had a rough patch partway through with Millie's methods. My tolerance for rule-breaking mavericks is utterly shot. I'm just not in the head space for "gotta ignore the rules because reasons."
earlgreyhhot's review against another edition
Unlikable characters, plot does not move logically
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
Uneven and confusing. And not quite as good as the first. In fact the first half of the book ramps up kind of slowly. The characters are all treated so badly that you are left with no one to root for. But than the back half of the book is much stronger. And as the story stitches together who the somewhat good guys and kind of bad guys become just a little clearer. Still fantasy near Hollywood with characters with non-typical flaws. And I have a copy of the sequel in hand.