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terri_lily's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
4.0
ktrose242's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? No
4.5
amy11ung's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book and it left me wanting more, but it has its strengths and many weaknesses. One of which was the writing style. I noticed throughout the book that Alex often told us of her experiences rather than allowing us to explore the moment with her. The writing style prevented me from truly engaging with the story. Alex is 16 (17??) but she honestly talks like a 12 year old. Each time she encounters the antagonist her thoughts are incredibly fearful, but the words out of her mouth are sarcastic to the point of childishness. Yes, many snarky characters will often use humour as a means to shield their fear, yet the words out of her mouth do not reflect her emotions in the slightest. I believe it really says something when I can predict how Alex will act every time she encounters Aven, and it really takes the excitement from it. Imaging Harry Potter rolling his eyes at everything Voldemort said. No, that wouldn't happen because Voldemort wanted limitless power and killed his parents, mirroring Aven, whom Alex cannot seem to grasp that she is lucky one of her friends has not died from her stupid comments. Her parents are archaeologists, supposedly intelligent and highly respected scientists. Their enthusiasm paralleled that of Arthur Weasley's in his discovery of muggle devices. However, as archaeologists, it can be presumed that they'd be accustomed to the unknown, or making sense of it. No, no, no, her parents are dumbfoundrd by this magical world (which is understandable) however their actions mimic a 6 year old's. Kaiden (potential love interest) was severely underdeveloped, he made a brief appearance near the end of Akarnae, and in Raelia Alex is already smitten. To me, it felt like he was hastily thrown together in an attempt to slowly introduce love to Alex. I don't understand why Alex calls D.C. her best friend when she had been friends with Jordan and Bear for much longer. The fact that D.C. had originally been a horrible person doesn't just dissipate in an instant, you know?? She was super sweet to Jordan and Bear...when she was awful to them before??? And her love interest....did not make sense. There were no clues at all, and was introduced to the audience in a comment made about certain observations. But never before had she mentioned it in her thoughts? Plus, WHY DID SHE INTRODUCE KAIDEN LIKE ALEX AND JORDAN HAD SUCH A GOOD THING GOING SHE BUILT THEM UP IN AKARNAE AND HINTED AT BIGGER THINGS TO COME BUT SHE JUST IGNORED IT????? WHY WOULD YOU??? OMGGG I HATE THIS
So yeah, all in all, I'd recommend this to you if you were 12, someone who doesn't read many books or you're eager to read an exact copy of Harry Potter
(Jokes, regardless of what the brutally honest review I did like this book you should read it)
So yeah, all in all, I'd recommend this to you if you were 12, someone who doesn't read many books or you're eager to read an exact copy of Harry Potter
(Jokes, regardless of what the brutally honest review I did like this book you should read it)
marisa27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
jazmckay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Im in love with this seriesssss !
lauza688's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lauren_emily_mayne's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my goodness, why why why???
This book was just the perfect follow-up to Akarnae and I honestly just loved every minute of it. To put it in perspective, I had every intention of reading a few other books before the third one, so I could separate the reviews. About 150 pages in, I went out on my work break and bought the rest of the series. I thought I was addicted after the first book but oh my this one just fully emerged me into this world!
Alright, positives of this book, I loved how Alex has stayed true to herself and Lynette true to form of the first book, that the focus of the series is absolutely not a relationship. There is hint of potential for the future but this is what makes you hang on every word for more! I really enjoyed getting to know Dix more, and I adored the growing relationship between her and Jordan, which obviously really hurt the soul towards the end. No matter how obvious it may have been, I was still hoping until the last page that it was all a ploy and that Jordan was a mastermind.
All the new characters I enjoyed, and I like how Lynnette has made sure to focus on the growing respect and trust between Alex and the other characters like Roka and Zain. The ending got me in more ways then one, the obvious being Jordan, but also even though it was ruthless and confronting, the death of Skyla was very much needed in order to really show how serious of a threat Aven actually is, and how he really isn’t joking around or toying with Alex for anything other then to get what he wants.
My only negative about this book and I guess the series now, is that Alex’s gift seems all too familiar *cough* Bella Swan *cough*. Especially with the added idea that some time soon Alex may be able to project her gift to people around her, which I’m sure in the next book we will see some punishment aimed towards someone she cares about, in order to force her gift to strengthen and project. But I may eat my words, I will just have to wait and see.
Absolutely loved this follow up and as I said I cannot wait to feast my eyes on Draekora.
This book was just the perfect follow-up to Akarnae and I honestly just loved every minute of it. To put it in perspective, I had every intention of reading a few other books before the third one, so I could separate the reviews. About 150 pages in, I went out on my work break and bought the rest of the series. I thought I was addicted after the first book but oh my this one just fully emerged me into this world!
Alright, positives of this book, I loved how Alex has stayed true to herself and Lynette true to form of the first book, that the focus of the series is absolutely not a relationship. There is hint of potential for the future but this is what makes you hang on every word for more! I really enjoyed getting to know Dix more, and I adored the growing relationship between her and Jordan, which obviously really hurt the soul towards the end. No matter how obvious it may have been, I was still hoping until the last page that it was all a ploy and that Jordan was a mastermind.
All the new characters I enjoyed, and I like how Lynnette has made sure to focus on the growing respect and trust between Alex and the other characters like Roka and Zain. The ending got me in more ways then one, the obvious being Jordan, but also even though it was ruthless and confronting, the death of Skyla was very much needed in order to really show how serious of a threat Aven actually is, and how he really isn’t joking around or toying with Alex for anything other then to get what he wants.
My only negative about this book and I guess the series now, is that Alex’s gift seems all too familiar *cough* Bella Swan *cough*. Especially with the added idea that some time soon Alex may be able to project her gift to people around her, which I’m sure in the next book we will see some punishment aimed towards someone she cares about, in order to force her gift to strengthen and project. But I may eat my words, I will just have to wait and see.
Absolutely loved this follow up and as I said I cannot wait to feast my eyes on Draekora.
oliviazh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
britneysreads00's review against another edition
5.0
Just started this book today and finished it a few hours later, I just could not put it down. So obsessed with this series!!! I need more series’ like these!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️