Scan barcode
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
In this book, Peasprout suddenly finds herself training for battle when the heir to the Shinian throne appears at her school and an invasion of Pearl seems imminent. Peasprout has to figure out whether or not to trust this new student while also sorting through her feelings for Hisashi—which is … complicated. Just like in the first book, Peasprout has a hard time trusting other people and tends to lean on her own abilities and judgment, but she does learn to put a bit more faith in Cricket when he proves invaluable. This book leans a bit more heavily on battle strategy than my personal tastes, but the creativity of the worldbuilding (wu liu is so incredibly unique!) makes it all a whole lot more interesting. And the ending of the book adds a twist that is absolutely compelling—I can’t wait to see where it all leads!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
In this book, Peasprout suddenly finds herself training for battle when the heir to the Shinian throne appears at her school and an invasion of Pearl seems imminent. Peasprout has to figure out whether or not to trust this new student while also sorting through her feelings for Hisashi—which is … complicated. Just like in the first book, Peasprout has a hard time trusting other people and tends to lean on her own abilities and judgment, but she does learn to put a bit more faith in Cricket when he proves invaluable. This book leans a bit more heavily on battle strategy than my personal tastes, but the creativity of the worldbuilding (wu liu is so incredibly unique!) makes it all a whole lot more interesting. And the ending of the book adds a twist that is absolutely compelling—I can’t wait to see where it all leads!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
kemendraugh's review
4.0
Yeah this still had some weird stuff in it but overall super fun. I liked Peasprout a lot more this time around. And the battle band stuff was SO FUN.
mygeekblasphemy's review
5.0
Full disclosure: this is my friend's book. Also, it's awesome, a sequel that doesn't disappoint. The world and the characters are as wonderful as ever. I really love the relationship between Peasprout and Doi, as well as between Peasprout and Sensei Madame Liao. Yinmei is a very exciting addition to our cast of characters, too. And that ending! NEED MOAR, PLS.
thessilian's review against another edition
5.0
The first book was so good I went into this with super high expectations and yet Henry still smashed it out of the park. It's so exceptionally bright and witty and charming you'll love every second of being pulled along with the characters at a frenetic pace. Peasprout, Cricket, Doi, and Hisashi have all new troubles to keep them occupied, skating, battling and using their wits to survive.
Peasprout is still the bossy and opinionated but kind-hearted girl of book one, but her ongoing growth is beautiful. Doi is still a genius and we finally meet the real Hisashi who isn't quite the same as he was before. Cricket is still the best of them.
Eagerly awaiting book three!
Peasprout is still the bossy and opinionated but kind-hearted girl of book one, but her ongoing growth is beautiful. Doi is still a genius and we finally meet the real Hisashi who isn't quite the same as he was before. Cricket is still the best of them.
Eagerly awaiting book three!
melniksuzuki's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
colossal's review
4.0
Peasprout Chen, now 15, returns for a new year at Pearl Academy. Pearl Academy itself has transformed itself into a training ground for wu liu warriors because Shin is threatening to invade. Peasprout's brother is still around as well as the twins Hisashi and Doi. Also joining them is a Shinian princess, Wu Yinmei, who has fled from her homeland. But the twin's father still has it in for Peasprout and she's faced with having to win every one of the year's challenges or be returned to Shin and death by torture.
This picks up right where the first book left off with Peasprout coming face to face with Hisashi. This book continues with Peasprout's overly competitive character as her main flaw, particularly as she has to step into a leadership role. The new character, Yinmei is disabled and this is well handled. But she's also a bit of a mystery and Peasprout is very suspicious of her and jealous of her easy acceptance in Peasprout's friend group.
This is the middle book of a trilogy and answers a lot of the questions from the first book and sets up an interesting situation for book three.
This picks up right where the first book left off with Peasprout coming face to face with Hisashi. This book continues with Peasprout's overly competitive character as her main flaw, particularly as she has to step into a leadership role. The new character, Yinmei is disabled and this is well handled. But she's also a bit of a mystery and Peasprout is very suspicious of her and jealous of her easy acceptance in Peasprout's friend group.
This is the middle book of a trilogy and answers a lot of the questions from the first book and sets up an interesting situation for book three.
koalacupcake's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
justabutterfly's review
5.0
I was going to give this a four star rating originally, but I just can't. There is less focus on worldbuilding, but that time goes into giving some slow but ultimately well-deserved character development for our protagonist. (What a novel concept.) Honestly, this book is just so cool. If you liked the first one, you'll like what goes on here as well.
riotbatgrrl's review
Man, Doi cannot get a break. I had a lot of the same issues with this book that I did with the first book.
lightlysprkling's review
3.0
High quality fantasy for younger readers. First in the series nominate recently for Andre Norton award. The martial art of Wu Liu is based in ice skating and the story is centred once again at the Pearl Famous school for teaching Wu Liu. Friendships and family are at the centre of this story, with water dragons, international relations, immigration, a touch of romance, and battles of skill and ingenuity on skates.
More...