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bhgold1711's review against another edition
4.25
Shadows of Self is an improvement on Alloy of Law in some great ways. It takes the characters (except Wayne, who I won't even pretend I care for) and really grows them. It's a book steeped in and reverent of the history of the first trilogy, perhaps too explicitly, but in enjoyable ways. Alloy of Law is a fun Western-style romp, whereas Shadows is a much darker story that's got a wider scope. I like what it does, and I remember on reread really enjoying the duo of Shadows and Bands more than the rest of Era 2. It's still a 4-star book, but maybe closer to 4.5.
vaitria's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
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
4.0
Great book. I absolutely LOVED the ending. I did not see it coming and it left me gob smacked and feeling sad for Wax. My only negative is that it felt around 50 pages too long and I didn't care too much for Marasi plot and all the inner constable workings.
I still can't believe Sazet is a God and an awful one for that. I thought at first I wouldn't like Melaan but her and Wayne's banter was the best part. Anyways, best boy is Wayne like always. I absolutely LOVED his character development in this one.
I still can't believe Sazet is a God and an awful one for that. I thought at first I wouldn't like Melaan but her and Wayne's banter was the best part. Anyways, best boy is Wayne like always. I absolutely LOVED his character development in this one.
seaclauss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
saundale's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought it was good! It drags in some areas but overall I liked it!
_yumitsang_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
trh4304's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
naomi_k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Gun violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Classism, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Cursing, and Suicide attempt
obliviousscout's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ross057's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0