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mrbear's review
4.0
A definite improvement on the first book. The writing still isn't perfect (though much improved), and a lot of the characters are still pretty irrational (what's the deal with everyone just letting Andross do whatever he wants when he's clearly nuts/totally powerless?), but the story picks up in this book and that really carries it through.
sylvilel's review
5.0
Holy barcelony.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a series that’s had me along by the nose hairs like this.
I liked Night Angel, but Lightbringer is a whole new league.
Just saying.
Fast-paced, sharp-witted, sassy, emotional - arousingly brilliant it is.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a series that’s had me along by the nose hairs like this.
I liked Night Angel, but Lightbringer is a whole new league.
Just saying.
Fast-paced, sharp-witted, sassy, emotional - arousingly brilliant it is.
nopeynope369's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
subparcupcake's review
5.0
Like with book one, I'm bumping this from 4 to 5 stars based on a recent re-read. I couldn't put this down. I would read it until my eyes hurt and I fell asleep with it on my lap, and then wake up and immediately start reading it again. Definitely getting added to my favorites shelf.
And now I finally get to read book three! Squee!
And now I finally get to read book three! Squee!
cjburright's review
5.0
I love Brent Weeks' writing and The Blinding Knife did not disappoint. Colorful characters who wriggle their way into your heart, whether they're good or bad or all shades in between. Amazing action and world building and a cliffhanger end. I hope he hurries with the sequel.
williamcornish's review
5.0
Gripping, thrilling and driven through a character you can get behind. Despite some times where Kip seems like he is diametrically opposed to success and then a plot device pulls him out of it, it doesn’t go too far. Key book would recommend
aleccjohnston's review
4.0
I still haven’t figured out how well I gel with Weeks’ writing style and character work, but any reticence I have with those two areas are MORE than made up for by an incredible magic system and one of the most compelling plots I’ve read in a while.
The only big criticism I have for this entry (which very well may be my own fault as an easily distractible audiobook listener) is that sometimes it feels like there isn’t as much explanation for things as they’re happening in the world and plot. I barely understand the Banes, and they were one of the largest developments in this book.
That being said, one of the biggest endorsements I can give a series is that it has created a craving in me for more. And though I don’t know when, I have no doubt that I will be finishing this series. There is just so much to discover, and the curiosity is killing me.
The Blinding Knife builds wonderfully on the base that The Black Prism created, and leaves so much room for growth.
The only big criticism I have for this entry (which very well may be my own fault as an easily distractible audiobook listener) is that sometimes it feels like there isn’t as much explanation for things as they’re happening in the world and plot. I barely understand the Banes, and they were one of the largest developments in this book.
That being said, one of the biggest endorsements I can give a series is that it has created a craving in me for more. And though I don’t know when, I have no doubt that I will be finishing this series. There is just so much to discover, and the curiosity is killing me.
The Blinding Knife builds wonderfully on the base that The Black Prism created, and leaves so much room for growth.
noranne's review
4.0
I am loving this series and so upset at myself for it because I have to wait until next summer for the next one!
The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star read for me is Kip. He is consistently the weakest point in the novels, and sometimes I think the only good thing about his POV sections is advancing the plot involving all the other characters who are actually interesting.
The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star read for me is Kip. He is consistently the weakest point in the novels, and sometimes I think the only good thing about his POV sections is advancing the plot involving all the other characters who are actually interesting.
augustinmiller's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
5.0