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sjeckert's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great opening for a new series! I'm so glad to be back in the elementals world. My only complaint was that I had forgotten some of the terminology and would have appreciated a quick reminder at the beginning, so it was a steep curve to remember as I read. It really expected you to have read the previous book (which I did) and perhaps the novella (which I missed until now). Overall very excited to keep reading!
I received an ARC of the audiobook from the publisher but these are my honest opinions.
I received an ARC of the audiobook from the publisher but these are my honest opinions.
ari_reading_'s review against another edition
3.0
A kind of enjoyable start of sequel series to the elemental focusing on Saxony with some references to other characters in the original. The book focuses on Saxony going to an academy where fire mages learn to control their power.
The book felt slow-paced and I did struggle to get through it, the ending did intrigue me slightly, giving me a reason to actually continue on with the series.
The reason I felt reluctant to continue the series is due to the slow-paced plot as well as the characters due to not enjoying either of those aspects of the books. I like the magic system which is frankly why I will continue the series which correlates to a demand asked by someone at the end of the book.
Overall an average book with a slow-paced plot that feels longer than it actually is.
The book felt slow-paced and I did struggle to get through it, the ending did intrigue me slightly, giving me a reason to actually continue on with the series.
The reason I felt reluctant to continue the series is due to the slow-paced plot as well as the characters due to not enjoying either of those aspects of the books. I like the magic system which is frankly why I will continue the series which correlates to a demand asked by someone at the end of the book.
Overall an average book with a slow-paced plot that feels longer than it actually is.
jenner33's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't really sure how to feel about this book at first but I started to get into it after 45% of the way through.
Basil seems to be hiding lots of secrets. I think the first has to do with the twins Gage and Ryan. Maybe they are the same person and their personalities split strangely. If there isn't something to this, I will be very disappointed. Secondly, he paled when he found out Ryan was sabotaging April. I feel like it has to do with Ryan and the twin thing. He also never seems to intervene when it comes to Ryan. I'm not sure what that means. Thirdly, I think the formula is real. Fourthly, there was something in the secret room. Fifthly, I don't know how I feel about him warning her that she could become evil. I could see it being real but also I could see it as a trick or that he just wants to believe that becoming burned makes you more likely to become evil.
How would Basil not know that she helped April? If it gets ignored, I will be annoyed.
Of course Ryan figured out that she is burned and wants to be burned too.
Basil seems to be hiding lots of secrets. I think the first has to do with the twins Gage and Ryan. Maybe they are the same person and their personalities split strangely. If there isn't something to this, I will be very disappointed. Secondly, he paled when he found out Ryan was sabotaging April. I feel like it has to do with Ryan and the twin thing. He also never seems to intervene when it comes to Ryan. I'm not sure what that means. Thirdly, I think the formula is real. Fourthly, there was something in the secret room. Fifthly, I don't know how I feel about him warning her that she could become evil. I could see it being real but also I could see it as a trick or that he just wants to believe that becoming burned makes you more likely to become evil.
How would Basil not know that she helped April? If it gets ignored, I will be annoyed.
Of course Ryan figured out that she is burned and wants to be burned too.
debmozingo's review against another edition
5.0
What would you do if you had to hide what you really were from the world? With one twin sweet on her and the other twin seeking a way to destroy her, Saxony has never been more segregated and alone. This is a fast-paced account of Saxony's introduction to mage school. Separated from her best friends, and being the youngest and strongest student in the school, Saxony struggles for acceptance. And all while doing her best to bring down the school bullies while still keeping her boyfriend. And there's hidden rooms, and lots of secrets! I loved it!
nadon's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kaylajo25's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
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