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jessicabeckett's review against another edition
4.0
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I have about three words to sum up my thoughts on A Dream of Ice, the second installment of The Earthend Saga and they are as follows: OH MY GOD. You feel me? Okay, so, perhaps, it isn't a five star series for me personally but the thing I'm noticing about these books is pretty point blank. They just keep getting better.
There was something that was lacking of the predecessor to A Dream of Ice and this is a bit more engaging than the last. By me saying that, it gives off a falsehood that I didn't like the first in the saga. I did; quite a lot, too. It's just that there is something far more superior to this follow-up and it makes the series all the more compelling. Not only are the stakes higher (can you imagine?) there was a lot more to explore in terms of heart and mystery as well as intrigue.
A Dream of Ice is all of the qualities one loves in a good old fashioned science fiction novel. A solid prose. A great cast of characters told in rotating points of view. Everything is woven into a bigger picture, tying up all the little details and twists from the first novel into this. It sets the stage for an excellent third installment--let's talk about that cliffhanger. This is the sci-fi book for readers who are new to the genre and can appreciate it despite its flaws.
What I liked most about it was the expansion of one mysterious organization that is presently searching for the ruins of an ancient city and what one group finds while looking. I'd say the narration is split pretty evenly and it never gets messy.
I wasn't sure I would like the continuing changes in the point of view--I love Caitlin and would read entire novels told in her point of view with a little Ben sprinkled in for good measure--but the way Anderson and Rovin tied these plotlines up, the history melding into the present, is full of intrigue and a little tingle up the spine in fear. You can't help but to ache in theories of what we've yet to learn and that's what makes a bloody brilliant read.
Full on entertainment, A Dream of Ice builds on its familiar genre without fear of crossing over into other territories. I am looking forward to the third installment and can barely contain my excitement. What happens next? Where is Caitlin? Is Jacob--is our world--safe? I'm loving this series and can't wait to read more.
Also posted at BOOKEDJ.
I have about three words to sum up my thoughts on A Dream of Ice, the second installment of The Earthend Saga and they are as follows: OH MY GOD. You feel me? Okay, so, perhaps, it isn't a five star series for me personally but the thing I'm noticing about these books is pretty point blank. They just keep getting better.
There was something that was lacking of the predecessor to A Dream of Ice and this is a bit more engaging than the last. By me saying that, it gives off a falsehood that I didn't like the first in the saga. I did; quite a lot, too. It's just that there is something far more superior to this follow-up and it makes the series all the more compelling. Not only are the stakes higher (can you imagine?) there was a lot more to explore in terms of heart and mystery as well as intrigue.
A Dream of Ice is all of the qualities one loves in a good old fashioned science fiction novel. A solid prose. A great cast of characters told in rotating points of view. Everything is woven into a bigger picture, tying up all the little details and twists from the first novel into this. It sets the stage for an excellent third installment--let's talk about that cliffhanger. This is the sci-fi book for readers who are new to the genre and can appreciate it despite its flaws.
What I liked most about it was the expansion of one mysterious organization that is presently searching for the ruins of an ancient city and what one group finds while looking. I'd say the narration is split pretty evenly and it never gets messy.
I wasn't sure I would like the continuing changes in the point of view--I love Caitlin and would read entire novels told in her point of view with a little Ben sprinkled in for good measure--but the way Anderson and Rovin tied these plotlines up, the history melding into the present, is full of intrigue and a little tingle up the spine in fear. You can't help but to ache in theories of what we've yet to learn and that's what makes a bloody brilliant read.
Full on entertainment, A Dream of Ice builds on its familiar genre without fear of crossing over into other territories. I am looking forward to the third installment and can barely contain my excitement. What happens next? Where is Caitlin? Is Jacob--is our world--safe? I'm loving this series and can't wait to read more.
Also posted at BOOKEDJ.
sarney89's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it, can't wait for the last one to come out!!! This book is just the right amount of sci-fi without being super creepy or weird. Also, holy cliff hanger at the end of this one!!!!! Damn Scully!
rhiasaurus94's review against another edition
3.0
I'm disappointed. I enjoyed [b:A Vision of Fire|21412146|A Vision of Fire (Earthend Saga #1)|Gillian Anderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1398967518s/21412146.jpg|38974194] enough to want to pre-order A Dream of Ice and to be honest, I wish I hadn't wasted my money. Not sure I'll be rushing for part three.
wyrmbergsabrina's review against another edition
4.0
Picking up exactly where the last one finished, this is a very satisfying continuation of the Earthend saga. And the pace really picks up and doesn’t stop.
We are given some answers, but there’s more going on, and we are presented with more problems and conflicts.
The ideas continue to be big, with some of the visuals very big budget blockbuster film style.
Certainly it’s worth continuing with this series; there’s much to enjoy, and although the second part is structured around less characters, we are still following Catlin, and I have to admit to rooting for her.
We are given some answers, but there’s more going on, and we are presented with more problems and conflicts.
The ideas continue to be big, with some of the visuals very big budget blockbuster film style.
Certainly it’s worth continuing with this series; there’s much to enjoy, and although the second part is structured around less characters, we are still following Catlin, and I have to admit to rooting for her.
jessiqa's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book in the Earthend Saga, picking up a week after the events of the first book, A Vision of Fire. Caitlin O’Hara is a psychologist who specializes in counseling troubled teens. In the previous book, she encountered teens who were being possessed by people from a prehistoric culture called Galderkhaan. Caitlin is trying to adjust to normal life after the events of the previous book, but her son starts behaving oddly, making her wonder of the Galderkhaani threat remains. Meanwhile, an archaeologist working for The Group makes some very interesting discoveries in Antarctica after a scientist disappears mysteriously.
This book definitely can only be read if you’ve read the first book in the series first. (It’s also probably best not to have a two year gap between reading the two books like I did.) That being said, it follows on nicely and we learn so much more about Galderkhaan in this book. It’s also nice that O’Hara finally becomes aware of The Group in this one. Gillian Anderson is perhaps best known for her work as Agent Scully on The X-Files and she left a tidbit or two in for her fans, such having a character say, “I want to believe.” If you’re in the mood for a series that incorporates fantasy, magic, and paranormal occurrences, you will likely enjoy this. However, The X-Files did it better.
This book definitely can only be read if you’ve read the first book in the series first. (It’s also probably best not to have a two year gap between reading the two books like I did.) That being said, it follows on nicely and we learn so much more about Galderkhaan in this book. It’s also nice that O’Hara finally becomes aware of The Group in this one. Gillian Anderson is perhaps best known for her work as Agent Scully on The X-Files and she left a tidbit or two in for her fans, such having a character say, “I want to believe.” If you’re in the mood for a series that incorporates fantasy, magic, and paranormal occurrences, you will likely enjoy this. However, The X-Files did it better.
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