Reviews

Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

ebba_jsr's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I absolutely loved Mare in the first book but in this book I couldn't stand her at all.

The action with Camoren wtf Mare ? I also thought she took the whole "I can't trust anyone" thing a bit too seriously. Sure, she was betrayed pretty badly by Maven, but in relation to that she hadn't even known him for a year. Then to not trust her family and Kilion anymore I think is over the top, especially since they've known each other (almost) their whole lives. I also thought it was a shame that the things Cameron, Farley an Cal said to her were completly denied by her.
But then again, if I had to lead a resistance movement and would be tracked by Maven at 17, I probably wouldn't be perfect.

puffins57's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I enjoyed reading this book,however, it did take a bit to continue and see it through to the end. It was well written and I enjoy the world it’s set in but the action was a bit slow for the beginning into the middle of the book. I do believe it was necessary to really set up and demonstrate the character growth and moral greyness that Mare is developing, but it still meant that it took a bit to get through. I also didn’t really feel too much at the deaths and the new bloods in the prison raid, I really only felt upset for Shades death, and found it a bit difficult to keep some of the less frequently mentioned new bloods names and abilities straight but I don’t think that’s Aveyards fault as much as it is my memory and attention. I’m glad I trusted the author and stuck through to the end though because I’m excited with how it ended and looking forward to the new book and what will hopefully be a slightly more engaging plot now that much of this character development has been established and rooted.

emmajayne16's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

chan7859's review against another edition

5.0

I LOVED this book!! It’s definitely better than the previous one in the series, Red Queen.

It explores more into Cal & Mares dynamic while the two are on the run, finding other newbloods.

Even towards the end once they realize new factors exist in the equation, and they fight against maven it was beautiful till the very end.

The only sad part is it ends on a cliffhanger.

Definitely a must read if you have read Red Queen, if not then go read Red Queen before you come here.

natalie_is_reading's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 - hm I think I am in fact feeling convinced to read the next one. First half I did not think I would but it’s getting to me! Little less predictable, some good decisions made(thank you kilorn and cal getting along), and the pacing keeps you strung along, I read this in like 3 days. And I did in fact like hearing about the new powers!

sammbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.75

lotusgreenleaf's review against another edition

5.0

This was so much better then the first book! I love all the worldbuilding in this book, it’s clear a lot of effort went into creating this dystopian world. Also, WHY DID SHADE HAVE TO DIE??? HE WAS MY FAVORITE

jvance525's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

aivhfeks's review against another edition

1.0

literally hated the “anyone can betray anyone” bullshit oh my gosh, it was effective the first couple of times but it got annoying. It’s been a while since i read the book so i’m not entirely sure whether she repeats it like crazy in this one or the first book but either way.

Not only is the writing annoying the main character is too. I feel like all Mare does is whine. Sorry just not for me I stopped reading this series after this book, I couldn’t bring myself to read the third

maria_joao_silva's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0