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gregdov's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
manaledi's review against another edition
4.0
So I (cough the library hold system) planned this nicely so that I finished [b:Lobizona|51179882|Lobizona (Wolves of No World, #1)|Romina Garber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571242220l/51179882._SX50_SY75_.jpg|72729786] right before this book was released so I could binge read the sequel immediately after the first. I didn't find the second one quite as compelling, although I was still impressed with the ability to extend and expand the world and the characters and the SOGI and immigration/belonging narratives in new ways.
Fwiw, one of my complaints from the first book was the erasure of race and I must not have been the only one because this sequel is very explicit in acknowledging like two Black characters and that there is "colorism" in Argentine society. So, like, not quite?
Fwiw, one of my complaints from the first book was the erasure of race and I must not have been the only one because this sequel is very explicit in acknowledging like two Black characters and that there is "colorism" in Argentine society. So, like, not quite?
myceliamorel's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Cazadora starts off not long after Lobizona ends, which I liked. I prefer books that start right after the events of previous books. I don’t like when books jump a bunch of time and things supposedly happen in that time that the reader is just told about. I also really liked how the author refreshed the readers memory about events from the previous book. I was going to try to read Lobizona again, but I ended up deciding to just jump into Cazadora and see what happened. Garber reminded me of things from the previous book without dumping a bunch of information into the story.
We still follow Manu and friends, but they’re on the run and trying to figure out a plan for what comes next. It felt like there was a bit of aimlessness for the characters where they sort of just ran because they didn’t know what else to do. But when they find the Coven things picked up and I really liked that. Once the friends have a goal and a plan, the story was excellent again. I think once a plan was made the pace really picked up and stayed steady for the rest of the book.
I still liked all of the characters like I did from the first book. Manu, while still uncertain of who she really is, was brave and admirable. She’s had so many titles, but is still trying to figure out who the real Manu is. I liked this part of the story. I also liked that her friends had their own parts of the plot too. Some of them are struggling with their magic and others are working through relationship issues. I liked that they all had their own part to play in the story instead of just being there to support Manu.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I want more from this world and these characters. I’m sad to see that this is only a duology. But I’m hoping that this series does well enough that Garber will write more books set in this same world.
We still follow Manu and friends, but they’re on the run and trying to figure out a plan for what comes next. It felt like there was a bit of aimlessness for the characters where they sort of just ran because they didn’t know what else to do. But when they find the Coven things picked up and I really liked that. Once the friends have a goal and a plan, the story was excellent again. I think once a plan was made the pace really picked up and stayed steady for the rest of the book.
I still liked all of the characters like I did from the first book. Manu, while still uncertain of who she really is, was brave and admirable. She’s had so many titles, but is still trying to figure out who the real Manu is. I liked this part of the story. I also liked that her friends had their own parts of the plot too. Some of them are struggling with their magic and others are working through relationship issues. I liked that they all had their own part to play in the story instead of just being there to support Manu.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I want more from this world and these characters. I’m sad to see that this is only a duology. But I’m hoping that this series does well enough that Garber will write more books set in this same world.
thistleonions's review against another edition
4.0
Open-ended conclusion. I don't know if this is the end of the series or if there will be a third book; I could see it going either way. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the rating will likely go up to 5 stars if a third book comes out.
caylieratzlaff's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel! 4/5 stars.
Okay, I LOVED Lobizona, so I was super excited to receive the ARC for the sequel. I was not disappointed. Garber uses the fictional, and fantasy, world of Lunatis and Septim to discuss real-world issues such as immigration, identity, gender, LGBTQ+, power dynamics, etc. As with the first novel, I was blown away by the beautiful world building created for the Brujas and Lobizonx living in it. The magic system and the dynamics are simply beautiful and really well done.
Manu is also an inspiring protagonist as she battles to determine her identity and what it means for the Septimus world. I found the interactions amongst her friends slightly irritating though, hence the 4/5 star rating. None of them were considerate toward Manu's wishes or her experiences being vastly different than what they experienced...and even being considerate, they still didn't really see things from Manu's point of view until the end of the novel. Tiago, however, can stay in my heart as one of my favorites. How do I get a man to recite Shakespeare and classic novels to me?
Overall, this fit all of my expectations for the sequel in this series and more. I'm excited to see if more gets added to Manu's world, as it resolved things at the end but it really sounded like there should be another book in the series to wrap things up. PLUS THAT EPILOGUE? No thanks, I want to resume to the goodness I felt in my heart.
Okay, I LOVED Lobizona, so I was super excited to receive the ARC for the sequel. I was not disappointed. Garber uses the fictional, and fantasy, world of Lunatis and Septim to discuss real-world issues such as immigration, identity, gender, LGBTQ+, power dynamics, etc. As with the first novel, I was blown away by the beautiful world building created for the Brujas and Lobizonx living in it. The magic system and the dynamics are simply beautiful and really well done.
Manu is also an inspiring protagonist as she battles to determine her identity and what it means for the Septimus world. I found the interactions amongst her friends slightly irritating though, hence the 4/5 star rating. None of them were considerate toward Manu's wishes or her experiences being vastly different than what they experienced...and even being considerate, they still didn't really see things from Manu's point of view until the end of the novel. Tiago, however, can stay in my heart as one of my favorites. How do I get a man to recite Shakespeare and classic novels to me?
Overall, this fit all of my expectations for the sequel in this series and more. I'm excited to see if more gets added to Manu's world, as it resolved things at the end but it really sounded like there should be another book in the series to wrap things up. PLUS THAT EPILOGUE? No thanks, I want to resume to the goodness I felt in my heart.
chandler_lane's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A great follow up to Lobizona. I would say that Lobizona was a little bit better but the second half of Cazadores was really great.
Continuing the story of Manu and her friends on the run as they try to figure out how to maker jet Lobizona status légal and find her a place in the Septimus world.
The story is another great examination of what it is like for those labeled illegal or feeling misgendered. All of the emotional notes hit really well and they're thought out.
As a fantasy novel in itself the writing is fine. Where the speed of Lobizona felt like a good introduction book this novel felt a little rushed. The tense moments could have been expanded on or drawn out to add suspense and I think she struggles with writing action sequences.
Continuing the story of Manu and her friends on the run as they try to figure out how to maker jet Lobizona status légal and find her a place in the Septimus world.
The story is another great examination of what it is like for those labeled illegal or feeling misgendered. All of the emotional notes hit really well and they're thought out.
As a fantasy novel in itself the writing is fine. Where the speed of Lobizona felt like a good introduction book this novel felt a little rushed. The tense moments could have been expanded on or drawn out to add suspense and I think she struggles with writing action sequences.
kjanet's review against another edition
2.0
What a mess of an ending. The epilogue? A joke. The whole ending that's not an ending thing really ruined this for me. I assumed this would have a conclusion and it did not. Is this a Duology? A Trilogy? Nobody knows, including the author. She stated she wrote this as a duology, but ended it as if a third book was coming. Makes no sense.
thindbooks's review against another edition
4.0
*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
This book starts off after the first one so you must read it to understand what happens. I read the first one when it came out and didn’t have time to read this one until now. When starting it, I remember brief things what happened in the first one so I was a bit lost. The writing style for this book was a bit different compared to the first one. In the first one, you learn about the world, characters and the pacing was perfect so readers can ease into the story. For this one, the pacing was very fast and everything felt a bit rush. I feel as though the story could have expanded because I enjoyed the conflicts in this book and what was happening. Readers learn more about the world and how the system works. This book is still in Manu’s POV which I enjoyed.
Manu is the main character in this book and I liked her character. She had a good character development but not the best. I enjoyed reading her story and going on a journey with her. There are many side characters but the main ones are Manu’s three friends. They are protective and amazing towards her. The villain in my opinion was a bit weak but still good for the story. The romance isn’t truly the main focus of the story but is still in it. It’s friends to lovers and there is also a lgbtq couple.
The ending I was mostly disappointed with. I wouldn’t call it a HEA and I heard there wouldn’t be a third book so I was sad with how everything worked out. I hope there is a third book but by the looks of it probably not. I really loved the first book and loved the whole concept of the story especially as it was written from a diverse author. The story is still adventures and fun so I do recommend it because many readers will love Manu’s story.
This book starts off after the first one so you must read it to understand what happens. I read the first one when it came out and didn’t have time to read this one until now. When starting it, I remember brief things what happened in the first one so I was a bit lost. The writing style for this book was a bit different compared to the first one. In the first one, you learn about the world, characters and the pacing was perfect so readers can ease into the story. For this one, the pacing was very fast and everything felt a bit rush. I feel as though the story could have expanded because I enjoyed the conflicts in this book and what was happening. Readers learn more about the world and how the system works. This book is still in Manu’s POV which I enjoyed.
Manu is the main character in this book and I liked her character. She had a good character development but not the best. I enjoyed reading her story and going on a journey with her. There are many side characters but the main ones are Manu’s three friends. They are protective and amazing towards her. The villain in my opinion was a bit weak but still good for the story. The romance isn’t truly the main focus of the story but is still in it. It’s friends to lovers and there is also a lgbtq couple.
The ending I was mostly disappointed with. I wouldn’t call it a HEA and I heard there wouldn’t be a third book so I was sad with how everything worked out. I hope there is a third book but by the looks of it probably not. I really loved the first book and loved the whole concept of the story especially as it was written from a diverse author. The story is still adventures and fun so I do recommend it because many readers will love Manu’s story.