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abbyyy03's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wesleyslibrary13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
veroer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
rakoerose's review against another edition
5.0
I find myself surprised by just how stunning this sequel is and the world Chee has crafted that feels so immersive!
My love, oh love, give me a sign
If you can hear my song.
Archer and Sefia’s bond is one I really like following through this series. Their individual conflicts still twine them together in a way that’s really stellar to see on the page. That they experience so much doubt, yet are each other’s homes.
I loved the inclusion of more gay and sapphic romances, and the inclusion of a trans character! It was naturally brought into the fold and made me so happy to see. Pirate wives? A king and his closest aid? Beautiful, talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, etc. I was shocked by how much I was captivated by Ed and Arc’s story - it’s not often side characters become just as in focus for me as the main ones! All the romances are just so beautifully written.
This series’s portrayal of male affection is just also something so beautiful. These boys love each other and are devoted to keeping each other safe, they’re vocal about their feelings. It’s such a stark contrast to the typical toxic masculinity of our own world that it makes me sad how I wish these things were more normal. Kaito and Archer’s bond is truly a brotherhood forged in flame and I’m grateful for its representation on the page.
Learning more of the history of Sefia’s parents, the Guard, and the truly incredible things one can do with the Sight... this world is really, truly fascinating. Bringing some interesting new abilities into Sefia’s fold makes me very excited to see what happens next.
Whew, I’m so glad I found this series! Here’s hoping the end will be just as great.
My love, oh love, give me a sign
If you can hear my song.
Archer and Sefia’s bond is one I really like following through this series. Their individual conflicts still twine them together in a way that’s really stellar to see on the page. That they experience so much doubt, yet are each other’s homes.
I loved the inclusion of more gay and sapphic romances, and the inclusion of a trans character! It was naturally brought into the fold and made me so happy to see. Pirate wives? A king and his closest aid? Beautiful, talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, etc. I was shocked by how much I was captivated by Ed and Arc’s story - it’s not often side characters become just as in focus for me as the main ones! All the romances are just so beautifully written.
This series’s portrayal of male affection is just also something so beautiful. These boys love each other and are devoted to keeping each other safe, they’re vocal about their feelings. It’s such a stark contrast to the typical toxic masculinity of our own world that it makes me sad how I wish these things were more normal. Kaito and Archer’s bond is truly a brotherhood forged in flame and I’m grateful for its representation on the page.
Learning more of the history of Sefia’s parents, the Guard, and the truly incredible things one can do with the Sight... this world is really, truly fascinating. Bringing some interesting new abilities into Sefia’s fold makes me very excited to see what happens next.
Whew, I’m so glad I found this series! Here’s hoping the end will be just as great.
eyleen's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 Sterne.
Die erste Hälfte war mir ein wenig zu kampflastig, aber trotzdem gut. Die Einführung des neuen Handlungsstrangs hat mir gut gefallen.
Die zweite Hälfte war extrem spannend und ich konnte kaum aufhören zu lesen!
Ich bin schon ganz gespannt, wie es in Band 3 weitergeht.
Die erste Hälfte war mir ein wenig zu kampflastig, aber trotzdem gut. Die Einführung des neuen Handlungsstrangs hat mir gut gefallen.
Die zweite Hälfte war extrem spannend und ich konnte kaum aufhören zu lesen!
Ich bin schon ganz gespannt, wie es in Band 3 weitergeht.
justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
I felt most of this book was somewhat slow but I understand why. I have read several biography/autobiography books about child soldiers and this fictional story reflects some of those very well. I honestly did not enjoy the first half of this book but I loved the end! It was so good and I look forward to finishing this series soon.
bob74's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
theskyisnew's review against another edition
5.0
A great follow up to one of my favorite books from last year. The story deepened drastically. There’s a lot of great realities in this about fate and making decisions that leads you exactly to the thing you fear the most. Also constantly having characters go by different names so you end up going wait that person and this person are the same???? Clever clever clever.
dontjudgefrog's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as amazing as the first, but still super fascinating, and quite a bit darker I would say. I'm quite unhappy my library doesnt have the last book in the trilogy, I want to know how this world wraps up!