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bookishqueendom's review against another edition
4.0
What a great continuation of the series, great sequel to the White Stag! The combination of Norse mythology and a fae-like court had me hooked. I am a sucker for mythology and anything fae.
Janneke is one of the such a strong MC. You get a good dose of perseverance with this character. So many hard lived experiences but that doesnt stop her. It is inspiring.
I love following strong MCs.
Janneke is one of the such a strong MC. You get a good dose of perseverance with this character. So many hard lived experiences but that doesnt stop her. It is inspiring.
I love following strong MCs.
auburnedge's review against another edition
3.0
I had mixed feelings about the first book and was kind of interested in how the second book was going to further the norse mythology. It was well done and definitely brought in more elements. I was just not as attached to the characters as I thought I would be.
kylielovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
So I liked this book a little bit more than the first one, but it still didn't really grab my attention. I enjoyed getting to know the characters more, but still didn't feel super connected to them. I liked Jenneke and Soren's growing relationship and how neither of them were perfect, but they managed to work through their issues.
The pacing was a little bit slow at points, but there were some good action scenes too. The second half was more exciting and memorable than the first half.
There were a few things that were a little confusing, we had a lot of flashbacks and if you weren't paying close attention (to the audiobook), it was a little hard to remember where in time we were at times. Jenneke's stag powers I feel like could have been more extended upon and explained more.
There was really nothing I can point to that I disliked exactly, so if you are looking for a darker fantasy with goblins, give this duology a try!
So I liked this book a little bit more than the first one, but it still didn't really grab my attention. I enjoyed getting to know the characters more, but still didn't feel super connected to them. I liked Jenneke and Soren's growing relationship and how neither of them were perfect, but they managed to work through their issues.
The pacing was a little bit slow at points, but there were some good action scenes too. The second half was more exciting and memorable than the first half.
There were a few things that were a little confusing, we had a lot of flashbacks and if you weren't paying close attention (to the audiobook), it was a little hard to remember where in time we were at times. Jenneke's stag powers I feel like could have been more extended upon and explained more.
There was really nothing I can point to that I disliked exactly, so if you are looking for a darker fantasy with goblins, give this duology a try!
lulustjames's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
allyem_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t know if I enjoyed this book more or less than the first one. I appreciated all of the references to Nordic mythology of course, but I felt like too much was going on? Like the author tried to address too much all at once, so instead of answering all the questions, it just felt like it was a jumble of things that weren’t solved. But I’m interested in seeing how the next book will play out, because with that epilogue there’s no way there won’t be a third installment.
nikkiethereader's review against another edition
5.0
Title: Goblin King
Author: Kara Barbieri
Release Date: November 17th, 2020
Page Count: 309
Start Date: November 28th, 2021
Finish Date: December 7th, 2021
Review:
Story: I was very impressed with this book. I was so worried that I wasn't going to like it very much. I thought the story would fall flat. The first book was so good. Where do you go from there? I was wrong. It was intense. It was action-packed. I can't wait to see more happening in this!
Characters: I really loved to see the progression in all of the characters in this one. They maintain their stubborn ways, but they have grown on each other. They have formed a dynamic. You just have to see it for yourself.
Critiques: None
Narration: No words can describe how amazing it was.
Final Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book very much. I really need a book three in my life very soon! Or maybe many more books by this author! I fully recommend this book to anybody who likes dark fantasy. However!!!! You really need to read to read White Stag first. It's very important.
Author: Kara Barbieri
Release Date: November 17th, 2020
Page Count: 309
Start Date: November 28th, 2021
Finish Date: December 7th, 2021
Review:
Story: I was very impressed with this book. I was so worried that I wasn't going to like it very much. I thought the story would fall flat. The first book was so good. Where do you go from there? I was wrong. It was intense. It was action-packed. I can't wait to see more happening in this!
Characters: I really loved to see the progression in all of the characters in this one. They maintain their stubborn ways, but they have grown on each other. They have formed a dynamic. You just have to see it for yourself.
Critiques: None
Narration: No words can describe how amazing it was.
Final Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book very much. I really need a book three in my life very soon! Or maybe many more books by this author! I fully recommend this book to anybody who likes dark fantasy. However!!!! You really need to read to read White Stag first. It's very important.
necessitteem's review against another edition
4.0
I felt like this was a pretty great sequel to the first book. I don’t like the ending all that much, simply because I don’t think another book is necessary. However, if another book came out I would most definitely read it! I liked the journey the characters took. There was action, sweet moments, and saving the world from ending! I definitely enjoyed reading it!
antigonebitch's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25