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lavendermarch's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good, but not my favorite. I'm glad we got to learn about the six months Kaylin spent in Barren, and the Tower. I liked that there is now a Interesting story, but I got a little bored in the middle. BUT that whole thing was AWESOME! I can't wait for Kaylin to talk to Nightshade about it. Also, I heard there's ROMANCE in book 6! *wiggles eyebrows* I'm personally a fan of Nightshade, but (sadly) it'll probably be Severn. Not that I don't like him, but eh. Not my fave. 4.3 stars to this one.
Reread May 4th, 2022
This was a fun one! I love Tiamaris so much and I'm really happy for him. In this book, we delved into Kaylin's six months in Barren, the Towers, and even Anyway, this book was a bit slow for me in the first third (partially because it was just rather depressing and frankly a touch boring) but it got going after Kaylin and crew Overall, this was a solid fifth installment in the series and well worth my money. Kaylin continued her character growth, confronting some of her fear this time, and also exhibited a decent amount of maturity and tact that I was very proud to see. 4 stars.
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fief Tiamaris. Good for him, finding his hoard!Spoiler
going back in timeReread May 4th, 2022
This was a fun one! I love Tiamaris so much and I'm really happy for him. In this book, we delved into Kaylin's six months in Barren, the Towers, and even
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continued learning more about the Old Ones and their language. We even - gasp! - met(?) some Old Ones in a vision thingy. (I know, very technical, aren't I?)Spoiler
went back in time. Then, it got really good! I have to say, I absolutely love young Nightshade. Young Nightshade, Tiamaris, Kaylin, and Severn were a very entertaining travel group, and I enjoyed watching their adventures through the Tower. It was nice to see Nightshade developed a little bit more. I can't help it - I don't trust him, but he really does it for me, where while I like Severn, he's just way too taciturn and stoic for my tastes.reading_ninja's review against another edition
5.0
i really love this series Kaylin is awesome!!! love the world Michelle has created and the people and races she has peopled it with!! another great book in the series!!
shai3d's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series. Kaylin is a rather unlikely heroine. She always manages to save the day however she seems to just fall into the solution.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I think I’m bit late to the party but, my fault, got the date wrong. This is my stop of the rereading of the Chronicles of Elantra, a great fantasy series I just discovered last year.
This is the 5th book in the series and we learn about Kaylin’s past and how it relates to the present.
There’s a lot of world building in this story: we learn more about what the real name means to Dragon and Barrani, the relationship between the fief and their lords, the Towers and what they are.
I start to read the series last year but this book was a new one for me. I can say it’s a page turner I couldn’t put down and, even if relates to past events, it’s one you can comfortably read without too much knowledge of the world and the characters.
Mrs Sagara is a master storyteller and once you are hooked you cannot stop reading and following her characters.
The richness of the world building is amazing as she creates a universe with different races, lores and mythologies. It’s so rich and fascinating that you don’t want to stop reading and return to your everyday life.
The characters are well thought and I loved the Tower and I loved Tiamaris. I loved to learn about Kaylin’s past and how she lived in the fief of Barren.
It’s a book that I strongly recommend, it can be read as the first but it’s better to read the previous in the series.
An excellent and highly entertaining reading experience, highly recommended.
Many thanks to MIRA for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
This is the 5th book in the series and we learn about Kaylin’s past and how it relates to the present.
There’s a lot of world building in this story: we learn more about what the real name means to Dragon and Barrani, the relationship between the fief and their lords, the Towers and what they are.
I start to read the series last year but this book was a new one for me. I can say it’s a page turner I couldn’t put down and, even if relates to past events, it’s one you can comfortably read without too much knowledge of the world and the characters.
Mrs Sagara is a master storyteller and once you are hooked you cannot stop reading and following her characters.
The richness of the world building is amazing as she creates a universe with different races, lores and mythologies. It’s so rich and fascinating that you don’t want to stop reading and return to your everyday life.
The characters are well thought and I loved the Tower and I loved Tiamaris. I loved to learn about Kaylin’s past and how she lived in the fief of Barren.
It’s a book that I strongly recommend, it can be read as the first but it’s better to read the previous in the series.
An excellent and highly entertaining reading experience, highly recommended.
Many thanks to MIRA for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
thechaoshour's review against another edition
4.0
Reread: Sept 17,2015
Quick Thoughts:
1. This series is still really confusing. But I'm still addicted.
2. I really like the complexity of all the characters. They're so different.
3. I like how direct the main character is. It makes the story easier to read.
4. The plot is pretty confusing at times. I'm not really sure what to think of it.
First read: May 22, 2012
Quick Thoughts:
1. This series is still really confusing. But I'm still addicted.
2. I really like the complexity of all the characters. They're so different.
3. I like how direct the main character is. It makes the story easier to read.
4. The plot is pretty confusing at times. I'm not really sure what to think of it.
First read: May 22, 2012
nelsonseye's review against another edition
4.0
I found [b:Cast in Silence|6304351|Cast in Silence (Chronicles of Elantra, #5)|Michelle Sagara|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1389956515s/6304351.jpg|4733325] more confusing than the previous Elantra books; I tend to get mixed up when the characters discuss or explain the magic systems and the names and the rituals involved with them. However, it was really interesting to see more of Kaylin's past and her time in Barren. The resolution of the main plot also worked well for me. I am looking forward to Kaylin's introduction to the Dragon Court.
lucy_rain_and_cupcakes's review
3.0
Took me forever to finished reading this book, it’s not my favorite of the series...the pace was really slow, but in the end I thought this book was to give the closure Kaylin needed for her past.
drey72's review against another edition
4.0
Where to start? This fifth book in the Chronicles of Elantra series is just as engrossing as the previous ones. I may be biased, here, because I love Kaylin, but I don't normally love books just because of a character...
There's lots going on here, but mostly it's a continuation of that feeling that something's rousing and it's not a good kind of something. A lot more history of Elantra is revealed, and a bit more of Kaylin's past, as well. And as you learn more about her, you're just a little amazed that she's as relatively normal as she is. Relatively being the key word, here.
It was nice to find out more about the supporting cast of characters. And what a cast it is. Pick these books up to find your favorite(s)... I'm now waiting impatiently for Cast in Chaos. Hurry up & get here... Please?
There's lots going on here, but mostly it's a continuation of that feeling that something's rousing and it's not a good kind of something. A lot more history of Elantra is revealed, and a bit more of Kaylin's past, as well. And as you learn more about her, you're just a little amazed that she's as relatively normal as she is. Relatively being the key word, here.
It was nice to find out more about the supporting cast of characters. And what a cast it is. Pick these books up to find your favorite(s)... I'm now waiting impatiently for Cast in Chaos. Hurry up & get here... Please?
bookworm5732's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
3.25
missmegreads's review against another edition
4.0
Short review: Grade B+ or 4/5 stars. While there are some writing quirks that may put off, this series has really delivered in it's emotional impact and characters, as well as a fascinating multi-book mystery that grows with each installment. Definitely pleasing and entertaining!