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the_daily_orange's review against another edition
1.0
Leilani is probably the stupidest post-apocalypse protagonist I've ever came across... selfish and pretentious, can't keep her mouth shut, still not aware of her situation and constantly putting family and friends in danger
kimal25's review against another edition
5.0
I really, really enjoyed this book. I think I enjoyed it even more then the first book.
This book starts off 3 months after where the previous book ends and they've been without power all that time. Lei is connecting with the alien when she sleeps at night. We see more of Tami in this one witb Keali'i and there are some interesting developments. The tribes have taken over the islands and there are some in nteresting run ins there. And someone I didn't think we would see again comes back, actually more than one. I love seeing more of mom and Kai and especially Tutu. I love yhe ending as well. It doesn't seem like there will be anither book, but who knows...
This book starts off 3 months after where the previous book ends and they've been without power all that time. Lei is connecting with the alien when she sleeps at night. We see more of Tami in this one witb Keali'i and there are some interesting developments. The tribes have taken over the islands and there are some in nteresting run ins there. And someone I didn't think we would see again comes back, actually more than one. I love seeing more of mom and Kai and especially Tutu. I love yhe ending as well. It doesn't seem like there will be anither book, but who knows...
rallidaerule's review against another edition
5.0
A compelling and fast paced story that really takes advantage of the unique ecology and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. I lived on the Big Island for awhile and it was a real treat to see how the geography of the island was incorporated into this story.
candelibri's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
jfranco77's review
4.0
4 stars for this book might even be a bit generous. I loved the first book. It had a lot of heart, and was largely driven by the relationship between Leilani and her dad. This book... I don't know what it has. It has a little bit of everything, but seems like it lacks an overarching goal.
Leilani and her family are rebuilding their life after her long journey home, and her discovery that she shares a special connection with the "orchid" that lives in the sky, destroying electronics everywhere but simultaneously absorbing nuclear radiation and keeping the planet safe.
In this book, we have:
-A battle between two warring tribes for control of the island
-Another party trying to gain control over the orchids
-Boy trouble!
-Leilani struggling with the idea of *ever* letting the orchids go
-Family drama!
All of these sort of weave together into a story that meanders toward a confrontation, which kind of fizzles out in the end. If the point of the story is just "here's the aftermath of the first book, and yeah, sometimes life is disjointed and messy" then I guess it works. But I'm not sure that message was well conveyed, if it was the case.
In the end it's still a good story and the first book was so good that I'm interested in what happens to Leilani. It was just a bit of a stark contrast with the tightly wound first book.
Leilani and her family are rebuilding their life after her long journey home, and her discovery that she shares a special connection with the "orchid" that lives in the sky, destroying electronics everywhere but simultaneously absorbing nuclear radiation and keeping the planet safe.
In this book, we have:
-A battle between two warring tribes for control of the island
-Another party trying to gain control over the orchids
-Boy trouble!
-Leilani struggling with the idea of *ever* letting the orchids go
-Family drama!
All of these sort of weave together into a story that meanders toward a confrontation, which kind of fizzles out in the end. If the point of the story is just "here's the aftermath of the first book, and yeah, sometimes life is disjointed and messy" then I guess it works. But I'm not sure that message was well conveyed, if it was the case.
In the end it's still a good story and the first book was so good that I'm interested in what happens to Leilani. It was just a bit of a stark contrast with the tightly wound first book.
dee21's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
2.0
sandiereads's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in order to host a giveaway of the sequel and loved the setting of Hawaii as well as the determined protagonist, Leilani, who deals with so much during catastrophic times. I liked that the romance is light but "there" for those who enjoy it, and that Leilani's multi-generational family is so important to the story.
tyheronthorn's review against another edition
4.0
I really do think this is a wonderful series that's deeply embedded in the culture of its setting and never really appropriates it. The extra sci-fi elements only add to this. I picked up the first book last Christmas when I was in Hawaii myself (so it was realy cool, knowing where half the things were) and I was delighted to find that it wasn't just a regional book, so I read it here in cold Canada.
All the characters are solid and this is a very realistic imagining of what would happen had the power went off. I adore this series. Really.
All the characters are solid and this is a very realistic imagining of what would happen had the power went off. I adore this series. Really.
eandrews80's review against another edition
5.0
It’s rare that I like a sequel more than the original, but this installment was even better than the first! Aslan does a terrific job balancing a collection of odd elements: the realities of living in post-apocalyptic society, the thread of Hawaiian culture, and the supernatural presence of the Emerald Orchid and her baby. Everything about this worked for me — the well drawn characters, the pacing, the often poetic prose, and a plot that is thrilling without being too scary or gory. I hope Aslan has plans to revisit Leilani and The Big Island.