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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
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:
Complicated
medium-paced
It’s crazy how one book in a series can be so different from another; how book one in this duology can be my least favourite Grishaverse book while this sequel ended up being the one I loved the most. Isn’t that crazy? It really makes you wonder how often you might have given up on a series after being disappointed by the first book when its sequels might have brought you so much joy if you continued…
Everything I disliked about the first book was different this time around. The plot never felt like it dragged, but instead was constantly operating in full force to try and keep me on my toes. It was consistently engaging and never had me feeling a hint of boredom.
Although the writing was not entirely different to most of the other Grishaverse books, I did feel like it was a little less unnecessarily descriptive and also less heavy on the inner monologues. Instead, the writing really made me feel like I was living the action, living through the story.
The characters themselves were also more easy to connect to and I found it easier to feel their emotions and relationships. I felt their passion, their drive, their bravery, their energy, their loyalty, and their perseverance. There was even a moment where I had to shed a tear over someone’s loss…
All in all, I can say that I have never been happier that I did not give up on a duology after a disappointing start as I can honestly say this sequel more than made up for it.
It also gave a very satisfying ending for all the main characters of the Grishaverse while also leaving the possibility open for more to come.
Everything I disliked about the first book was different this time around. The plot never felt like it dragged, but instead was constantly operating in full force to try and keep me on my toes. It was consistently engaging and never had me feeling a hint of boredom.
Although the writing was not entirely different to most of the other Grishaverse books, I did feel like it was a little less unnecessarily descriptive and also less heavy on the inner monologues. Instead, the writing really made me feel like I was living the action, living through the story.
The characters themselves were also more easy to connect to and I found it easier to feel their emotions and relationships. I felt their passion, their drive, their bravery, their energy, their loyalty, and their perseverance. There was even a moment where I had to shed a tear over someone’s loss…
All in all, I can say that I have never been happier that I did not give up on a duology after a disappointing start as I can honestly say this sequel more than made up for it.
It also gave a very satisfying ending for all the main characters of the Grishaverse while also leaving the possibility open for more to come.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
Man, I absolutely fucking LOVE this world. These characters are so precious to me in a way that I haven't experienced since I was a young girl reading Harry Potter. I love every single one of them. Even the villains!
Leigh Bardugo is a genius and one of my all-time favorite authors. I will never not buy one of her books, honestly. Her ships are immaculate. Her slow burn is SO GOOD. Her command of language is amazing. And even if she kills off characters who don't deserve it (MULTIPLE TIMES, HELLO?) I will always be her #1 fan.
Sure, this book dragged a bit at spots, but I think it all came together so well. I loved the storylines and how they all tied off. And I will be the first in line for a preorder when Six of Crows #3 comes out lol.
Zoyalai beat out Kaz/Inej and Nina/Matthais for my top ship. I will never not think about those two. My heart aches for Genya, forever, and I felt meh about Nina's new arc in this series in the first book, but really loved it here. I'm just so happy for all of them. I love them so dearly.
I just am so happy to have read these books. Grishaverse forever.
Leigh Bardugo is a genius and one of my all-time favorite authors. I will never not buy one of her books, honestly. Her ships are immaculate. Her slow burn is SO GOOD. Her command of language is amazing. And even if she kills off characters who don't deserve it (MULTIPLE TIMES, HELLO?) I will always be her #1 fan.
Sure, this book dragged a bit at spots, but I think it all came together so well. I loved the storylines and how they all tied off. And I will be the first in line for a preorder when Six of Crows #3 comes out lol.
Zoyalai beat out Kaz/Inej and Nina/Matthais for my top ship. I will never not think about those two. My heart aches for Genya, forever, and I felt meh about Nina's new arc in this series in the first book, but really loved it here. I'm just so happy for all of them. I love them so dearly.
I just am so happy to have read these books. Grishaverse forever.
adventurous
mysterious
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