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jennchandler's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent. Once again, an absolutely fascinating concept.
jennchandler's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent. Once again, an absolutely fascinating concept.
theresaramp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.25
amynbell's review against another edition
4.0
I have to say that finishing this book left me feeling terribly down. I couldn't shake the knowledge that the author finished it during his final days. Still, he must have hoped it wouldn't have been his final days because he left all the mysteries of the world open that would have made for a 3rd book in the series. I wanted the ending to somehow be profound. I wanted some sort of final imparted words of wisdom. After all, for all I know, this could be one of my final days if I fall to the current pandemic. But would I have anything wise to say? No. I guess the end will come whether I'm finished with everything or not. Agh. I'll miss this author's worlds, for I loved them. :-(
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Notes:
Kate Reading was great. There's a large mix of characters in the series and KR made it easy to keep track of them. Intro was great but the rest of the plot falls apart by trying to give answers. It's too bad. It has the potential to be a good YA, SF but needs more work to be plausible.
Kate Reading was great. There's a large mix of characters in the series and KR made it easy to keep track of them. Intro was great but the rest of the plot falls apart by trying to give answers. It's too bad. It has the potential to be a good YA, SF but needs more work to be plausible.
blackash13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Just as I was losing my faith in series' of books.....
To me, this was even better than the first book in the series, which I enjoyed immensely. The author needs his readers to take wild leaps of faith. If you're willing to go along for the ride, it is a lot of fun. Imaginative scenarios, good writing, a great cast of characters and an amazing job of audiobook narration by Kate Reading all combine to make for a story that kept me steadily invested from start to finish.
In addition to creating some very unique story elements, the author also mixes in some historical elements which, unfortunately, come across as contrived and unnecessary, or sometimes as well-timed conveniences to advance the story. However, it is just one small negative to an otherwise great story
To me, this was even better than the first book in the series, which I enjoyed immensely. The author needs his readers to take wild leaps of faith. If you're willing to go along for the ride, it is a lot of fun. Imaginative scenarios, good writing, a great cast of characters and an amazing job of audiobook narration by Kate Reading all combine to make for a story that kept me steadily invested from start to finish.
In addition to creating some very unique story elements, the author also mixes in some historical elements which, unfortunately, come across as contrived and unnecessary, or sometimes as well-timed conveniences to advance the story. However, it is just one small negative to an otherwise great story
victoriakc's review against another edition
5.0
I read this the day it became available as I have done with every book since extinction point.
Rest in peace Paul, your writing and book releases will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace Paul, your writing and book releases will be deeply missed.
vailynst's review
3.0
Notes:
Kate Reading was great. There's a large mix of characters in the series and KR made it easy to keep track of them. Intro was great but the rest of the plot falls apart by trying to give answers. It's too bad. It has the potential to be a good YA, SF but needs more work to be plausible.
Kate Reading was great. There's a large mix of characters in the series and KR made it easy to keep track of them. Intro was great but the rest of the plot falls apart by trying to give answers. It's too bad. It has the potential to be a good YA, SF but needs more work to be plausible.
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