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brandypainter's review against another edition
3.0
This is very much the dark middle book of a trilogy. There's a lot of angst, uncertainty, and betrayal. I felt like it wasn't as interesting or innovative as the first book, and they way Sigrid's dialect was written drove me absolutely bonkers.
thindbooks's review against another edition
3.0
*This arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
I liked this book. It takes place after the first book so I won't say the summary. This was a great book but not as great as the first one in my opinion. The writing was still great and all but I there wasn't as much of action and that same feeling from the first book. I did like the new story and learning more about the other worlds then Agatha and Jamie's clans.
The characerts are still the same with some new characters that come along the way. I didn't feel as connected with them but still enjoyed reading about them. In this book, I would say that Jamie is the main and leading character then Agatha is. I enjoy Jamie's pov so I didn't mind it as much and enjoyed seeing he growth throughout the book. He has just a hard journey in this book trying to save his clan. I love Sigrid who is a new character and can't wait to see more of her story in the third book. The side characters in this book were amazing and so were the antagonists.
The ending was not my favorite but I think it's because the author is going to pick it up for the third book. I wonder is Agatha would be turned into a side character because her misson feels completed to me. I did have some problems like with the action, characters, and writing but I feel readers will still like this book. So don't let me keep you away after reading this review. I can't wait for book three to come out just to see how the story ends.
I liked this book. It takes place after the first book so I won't say the summary. This was a great book but not as great as the first one in my opinion. The writing was still great and all but I there wasn't as much of action and that same feeling from the first book. I did like the new story and learning more about the other worlds then Agatha and Jamie's clans.
The characerts are still the same with some new characters that come along the way. I didn't feel as connected with them but still enjoyed reading about them. In this book, I would say that Jamie is the main and leading character then Agatha is. I enjoy Jamie's pov so I didn't mind it as much and enjoyed seeing he growth throughout the book. He has just a hard journey in this book trying to save his clan. I love Sigrid who is a new character and can't wait to see more of her story in the third book. The side characters in this book were amazing and so were the antagonists.
The ending was not my favorite but I think it's because the author is going to pick it up for the third book. I wonder is Agatha would be turned into a side character because her misson feels completed to me. I did have some problems like with the action, characters, and writing but I feel readers will still like this book. So don't let me keep you away after reading this review. I can't wait for book three to come out just to see how the story ends.
cyerrappa's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kizzabell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dananana's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Genocide, Ableism, Abandonment, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Cannibalism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Homophobia
eveerest_'s review against another edition
5.0
I just- I love this book but bc I just finished it I can't think of a good review. I just need to say this: I think more people need to hear about it, it's just so magical in it's own sense.
It has all the things I love about a fantasy book and the pacing is soo perfect.
I'll have more to say this when my brain starts working again. For now, I'm ordering the Burning Swift. I need to know what comes next!!!
It has all the things I love about a fantasy book and the pacing is soo perfect.
I'll have more to say this when my brain starts working again. For now, I'm ordering the Burning Swift. I need to know what comes next!!!
alwaysarchery's review
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
melcolourful's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
erebus53's review against another edition
4.0
Review of Audiobook version - ISBN: 9781004034987
Read by Fiona Hardingham, Gary Furlong, Nina Yndis
Published: W F Howes - Nudged Children's Audiobooks (April 2022)
Book two of this medieval fantasy drama set in the British Isles, sees us finding out about more peoples of the area. We are introduced to Sigrid, a 12 year old whose drunkard mother sells her into the service of the Konig to act as the man's eyes. She is tattooed with a raven design to fool others into thinking she is old enough to work, but the job her mother paid for was botched by the man who did it and the poor bird looks like it's dead.
In the aftermath of the previous book, Jaime and Agatha's clan are guests of another clan because their home village has been taken over by invaders. A magical threat sees the youths questing to the mainland to find a magician who can help them fight off an other-worldly peril.
Through the eyes of Sigrid, we see the plotting of the English and Norvegian leaders, and learn of the source of foul magics and disease that have been leveled against the people in the north.
Much like the last one, there is action and adventure and battle. It's not so laborious that I get bored by it (which, admittedly, means it might not be quite complex enough for those who like blow-by-blow strategic battle stories). We have more psychic communication with animals, blood magic and vengeful spirits, and Jaime wrangles with a bit of romantic tension. Sigrid is gifted with a photographic memory (which is fun for me if I don't dwell on the idea too hard, and think of it as a magical effect rather than a psychological one). I like the characters and the plot advances at a good clip...
now to track down a copy of the next instalment.
Read by Fiona Hardingham, Gary Furlong, Nina Yndis
Published: W F Howes - Nudged Children's Audiobooks (April 2022)
Book two of this medieval fantasy drama set in the British Isles, sees us finding out about more peoples of the area. We are introduced to Sigrid, a 12 year old whose drunkard mother sells her into the service of the Konig to act as the man's eyes. She is tattooed with a raven design to fool others into thinking she is old enough to work, but the job her mother paid for was botched by the man who did it and the poor bird looks like it's dead.
In the aftermath of the previous book, Jaime and Agatha's clan are guests of another clan because their home village has been taken over by invaders. A magical threat sees the youths questing to the mainland to find a magician who can help them fight off an other-worldly peril.
Through the eyes of Sigrid, we see the plotting of the English and Norvegian leaders, and learn of the source of foul magics and disease that have been leveled against the people in the north.
Much like the last one, there is action and adventure and battle. It's not so laborious that I get bored by it (which, admittedly, means it might not be quite complex enough for those who like blow-by-blow strategic battle stories). We have more psychic communication with animals, blood magic and vengeful spirits, and Jaime wrangles with a bit of romantic tension. Sigrid is gifted with a photographic memory (which is fun for me if I don't dwell on the idea too hard, and think of it as a magical effect rather than a psychological one). I like the characters and the plot advances at a good clip...
now to track down a copy of the next instalment.
gabriele_queerbookdom's review against another edition
4.0
ARC provided by Candlewick Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Broken Raven is the second instalment in Joseph Elliott’s Shadow Skye trilogy and it is as captivating as the first one, if not more.
Sigrid is a twelve-year-old girl, gifted with phenomenal memory, who’s forced to become the eyes of the evil King of the deamhain who plans to seek revenge on the people of Skye. His hunger for vengeance and an obscure prophecy become the pillars of a vicious alliance between two dangerous kingdoms.
Clann-a-Tuath’s strenuous return to the Isle of Skye is spoiled when they discover that their enclave is in the hands of the Raasay people and that they have to rely on the generosity of their neighbouring ally, Clann-na-Bruthaich, for survival and a chance to retrieve their own home. To add insult to injury, the sgàilean are released from their magical prison and without a master to serve, they are free to destroy everything and everyone on their path. The shadow threat forces Jaime and Agatha to turn to new unexpected allies and old friends to defeat their enemies.
Middle books are usually the most boring in a trilogy, but Joseph Elliott continues surprising the reader with interesting new characters, compelling scenes and a perpetually engaging story. I’m really excited to read what the author has in store for the end of this adventure.
The Broken Raven is the second instalment in Joseph Elliott’s Shadow Skye trilogy and it is as captivating as the first one, if not more.
Sigrid is a twelve-year-old girl, gifted with phenomenal memory, who’s forced to become the eyes of the evil King of the deamhain who plans to seek revenge on the people of Skye. His hunger for vengeance and an obscure prophecy become the pillars of a vicious alliance between two dangerous kingdoms.
Clann-a-Tuath’s strenuous return to the Isle of Skye is spoiled when they discover that their enclave is in the hands of the Raasay people and that they have to rely on the generosity of their neighbouring ally, Clann-na-Bruthaich, for survival and a chance to retrieve their own home. To add insult to injury, the sgàilean are released from their magical prison and without a master to serve, they are free to destroy everything and everyone on their path. The shadow threat forces Jaime and Agatha to turn to new unexpected allies and old friends to defeat their enemies.
Middle books are usually the most boring in a trilogy, but Joseph Elliott continues surprising the reader with interesting new characters, compelling scenes and a perpetually engaging story. I’m really excited to read what the author has in store for the end of this adventure.