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chthonicgod's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
A sequel that was even better than the first novel (which is saying something)! Really enjoyed the increased action, powers, intrigue, and complications. This is building up to a very strong ending!
michalice's review
4.0
It has taken me a while to actually get round to reading Sweet Shadows. I received it at a blogger event earlier on this year, but the constant influx of requested review books meant I had to focus on them, and not books I received from events which is a shame as I have some great books waiting to be read, and Sweet Shadows was one of them. I have been desperate to find out what happened next with the girls after finishing Sweet Venom, and Sweet Shadows picks up were Sweet Venom left off, and literally starts of in an explosive way.
Like its previous counterpart, Sweet Shadows has chapters from all three girls, ensuring we once again get the full picture about what is going on and why. While I love all the girls and their chapters, I think I love Grace just that bit more, and that is purely for her OCD tendencies, I can see bits of myself in her.
Sweet Shadows brings more danger for the girls. The guardians have been taken, and now the girls must fight the monsters that are constantly arriving while also try to find out who is taking the guardians, why, and where they are. The girls must work together and find a way to bring them back. The girls are also struggling to keep their 'human' side of themselves seperate from the mythical side, and as the number of monster arrivals increases, so does the risk of their worlds colliding. Each girl has to deal with it in their own way, but it can't be done forever, and one way or another the truth has to be told.
As I am writing this review, it has suddenly struck me how quickly these girls have managed to find a way to work as part of a team. Most people grow up with their siblings, especially triplets, and I forgot that these three have literally all just discovered each other, and two of them only just finding out who they really are. The way they work together, even the usual bickering between siblings, feels like that have been together for years.
Sweet Shadows was a quick read for me, but with the constant disappearances always around the corner it certainly doesn't lack in action. Each new chapter had more unanswered questions, and a hint or two about what was really going on. The girls are also split up, so we get to see how they cope without the third girl at their side. This was not something I expected, but it also lets us see other sides to the two girls left, and that although they are new to their gifts, they are fast learners, and can stand up for themselves if the need arises. It's been a while since I read the first book, Sweet Venom, but it was easy to jump straight back into the world Tera has created. I found myself easily remembering which girl was which, what their ability was and their history. As the plot thickens I found myself falling deeper into the story and the world within the pages. There were a few moments were I thought WTF, and coud have happily seen a character or two killed off. The ending came far too soon, and the only advantage I can see for me reading Sweet Shadows so late is that I am not left waiting a long time to read the final book in this series.
Like its previous counterpart, Sweet Shadows has chapters from all three girls, ensuring we once again get the full picture about what is going on and why. While I love all the girls and their chapters, I think I love Grace just that bit more, and that is purely for her OCD tendencies, I can see bits of myself in her.
Sweet Shadows brings more danger for the girls. The guardians have been taken, and now the girls must fight the monsters that are constantly arriving while also try to find out who is taking the guardians, why, and where they are. The girls must work together and find a way to bring them back. The girls are also struggling to keep their 'human' side of themselves seperate from the mythical side, and as the number of monster arrivals increases, so does the risk of their worlds colliding. Each girl has to deal with it in their own way, but it can't be done forever, and one way or another the truth has to be told.
As I am writing this review, it has suddenly struck me how quickly these girls have managed to find a way to work as part of a team. Most people grow up with their siblings, especially triplets, and I forgot that these three have literally all just discovered each other, and two of them only just finding out who they really are. The way they work together, even the usual bickering between siblings, feels like that have been together for years.
Sweet Shadows was a quick read for me, but with the constant disappearances always around the corner it certainly doesn't lack in action. Each new chapter had more unanswered questions, and a hint or two about what was really going on. The girls are also split up, so we get to see how they cope without the third girl at their side. This was not something I expected, but it also lets us see other sides to the two girls left, and that although they are new to their gifts, they are fast learners, and can stand up for themselves if the need arises. It's been a while since I read the first book, Sweet Venom, but it was easy to jump straight back into the world Tera has created. I found myself easily remembering which girl was which, what their ability was and their history. As the plot thickens I found myself falling deeper into the story and the world within the pages. There were a few moments were I thought WTF, and coud have happily seen a character or two killed off. The ending came far too soon, and the only advantage I can see for me reading Sweet Shadows so late is that I am not left waiting a long time to read the final book in this series.
bookishvice's review against another edition
4.0
The Medusa sisters have found each other and they’re ready to claim their heritage, but first they must battle against abyss monsters and find out exactly how to go about claiming it. But monsters aren’t the only thing plaguing the girl’s lives. Gretchen’s patience is running thin and handsome Nick with his dubious intent isn’t helping at all. Greer’s perfect image is cracking under all the pressure and she isn’t sure how to deal with it. Grace’s parents are giving her a hard time and she hates lying to them constantly, but there’s no other option when you have a secret mythological life. As the girls struggle to find information about the gates they’re supposed to open, all their major leads disappearing into abyss portals! The sisters know there only one solution left. They’ll have to journey in to the abyss themselves.
Tera Lynn Child’s Sweet Shadows brings out the big mythological guns with fast action, more thrills, and bigger mysteries!
I’m so not a fan of multiple POVs, especially when it’s more than two characters, but The Medusa Girls is totally the exception to that rule. I LOVE the sisters. They’re so alike, yet totally different and unique. Their personalities just pop off the page! There’s no way to confuse them even with the similar sounding names. Now, on to meet the girls!
Gretchen is at the end of her patience. Someone blew up her loft, Nick isn’t telling her all the truth, and Greer insists on keeping up with her old life! But can she really trust him? An unexpected journey and even more unexpected company leaves her thinking that maybe not all monsters are bad.
This girl is the definition of kick-ass. She isn’t scared of any monsters the abyss throws at her, in fact she taunts them. Gretchen was born to be a huntress. But her tough exterior guards a loving center. She will do anything for her sisters and protecting them is priority. When Nick comes into the picture, Gretch doesn’t quite know how to deal with him. He seems to like her (a lot) and says he wants to help, but she isn’t about to trust him so easily with her sister’s lives…and her own heart. Gretch’s deals with her feelings for Nick like she does everything else…with unrelenting will and a bit of violence.
Greer promised her sisters she would work with them on the condition that she could keep her social life intact. But as things heat up she realizes this might be impossible. Her two lives, the social and the mythical, are colliding and there’s nothing she can do to stop it.
I like that Greer is finally showing more emotions. We get a little deeper into her feeling for her parents, and her newfound sisters. Her ice queen facade is crumbling and we all know it’s for the best. I still like her use of the word ‘sugar’ as a curse. I think it’s one of the most awesome things ever (LOL). There’s a spark of interest that occurs when she meets Grace’s brother Thane, and I can’t wait to see how that turns out.
Grace is struggling between her two lives two. She gets into serious trouble with her parents after staying the night out (hunting monsters) without telling them. When they instill a curfew and insist on watch her like hawks, Grace knows it won’t be long until her two worlds collide.
I’m so proud of Grace! Though she’s still the sweet and shy girl we met in Sweet Venom, she’s also growing into her huntress shoes! Greer’s encouragement and Gretchen’s unconditional support and love have done wonders for Grace’s confidence. Now she’s all like hacking stuff to get info (I’m still waiting for her to complete that monster hunting app she’s been talking about for ages), taking on monsters on her own, kissing boys (okay it’s just one boy, but still..!!!) and not scared of playing referee between Gretchen and Greer.
After the heart-stopping finale of the first book I’m sort of flabbergasted and disappointed by the ending in this book. First, the ultimate throw down between the armies is cut short and the setting was the very clichéd school gym. We don’t even get a 5 min fight before the girls escape. Then the following chapter totally killed the momentum, slowing it down with explanations and more intrigue about Grace’s brother Thane (which we still don’t know anything about by the book’s end). The final chapter was at least very touching, but it ended in another cliffhanger.
Tera Lynn Child’s Sweet Shadows brings out the big mythological guns with fast action, more thrills, and bigger mysteries!
I’m so not a fan of multiple POVs, especially when it’s more than two characters, but The Medusa Girls is totally the exception to that rule. I LOVE the sisters. They’re so alike, yet totally different and unique. Their personalities just pop off the page! There’s no way to confuse them even with the similar sounding names. Now, on to meet the girls!
Gretchen is at the end of her patience. Someone blew up her loft, Nick isn’t telling her all the truth, and Greer insists on keeping up with her old life! But can she really trust him? An unexpected journey and even more unexpected company leaves her thinking that maybe not all monsters are bad.
This girl is the definition of kick-ass. She isn’t scared of any monsters the abyss throws at her, in fact she taunts them. Gretchen was born to be a huntress. But her tough exterior guards a loving center. She will do anything for her sisters and protecting them is priority. When Nick comes into the picture, Gretch doesn’t quite know how to deal with him. He seems to like her (a lot) and says he wants to help, but she isn’t about to trust him so easily with her sister’s lives…and her own heart. Gretch’s deals with her feelings for Nick like she does everything else…with unrelenting will and a bit of violence.
Greer promised her sisters she would work with them on the condition that she could keep her social life intact. But as things heat up she realizes this might be impossible. Her two lives, the social and the mythical, are colliding and there’s nothing she can do to stop it.
I like that Greer is finally showing more emotions. We get a little deeper into her feeling for her parents, and her newfound sisters. Her ice queen facade is crumbling and we all know it’s for the best. I still like her use of the word ‘sugar’ as a curse. I think it’s one of the most awesome things ever (LOL). There’s a spark of interest that occurs when she meets Grace’s brother Thane, and I can’t wait to see how that turns out.
Grace is struggling between her two lives two. She gets into serious trouble with her parents after staying the night out (hunting monsters) without telling them. When they instill a curfew and insist on watch her like hawks, Grace knows it won’t be long until her two worlds collide.
I’m so proud of Grace! Though she’s still the sweet and shy girl we met in Sweet Venom, she’s also growing into her huntress shoes! Greer’s encouragement and Gretchen’s unconditional support and love have done wonders for Grace’s confidence. Now she’s all like hacking stuff to get info (I’m still waiting for her to complete that monster hunting app she’s been talking about for ages), taking on monsters on her own, kissing boys (okay it’s just one boy, but still..!!!) and not scared of playing referee between Gretchen and Greer.
After the heart-stopping finale of the first book I’m sort of flabbergasted and disappointed by the ending in this book. First, the ultimate throw down between the armies is cut short and the setting was the very clichéd school gym. We don’t even get a 5 min fight before the girls escape. Then the following chapter totally killed the momentum, slowing it down with explanations and more intrigue about Grace’s brother Thane (which we still don’t know anything about by the book’s end). The final chapter was at least very touching, but it ended in another cliffhanger.
lauraew333's review against another edition
3.0
I'm going with a 3.5 on this one. Honestly, I don't have much to say about it. It's one of those books that when you're reading it, you're totally absorbed and then when you finish you say "What just happened?" I do remember the ending though! I really liked the ending... it wasn't a crazy cliffhanger but it wasn't a dead end that didn't make me want to read the next one. The whole concept of the book is still very intriguing to me but it all seems so far away. I never get totally lost in it. I'm always aware it's just a story and even the girl's problems seem far away from them. I don't really know what I mean by that but that seemed like the right thing to say so I'm going with it.
I promise a more logical review on the next one... 3.5 stars.
I promise a more logical review on the next one... 3.5 stars.
trinsreading's review against another edition
5.0
I loved everything about this book! It was amazing and just so exciting to read. I was always excited to get to the next page and it was just fantastic. I cannot wait to get to the last book in the trilogy!
I really thought this book was amazing. I am so glad I started the new year with this book. There were lots of plots that confused me but in the end I finally got it (sort of) and I am really excited for the next book. I loved Gretchen, Greer and Grace. I like the whole mythology theme, mythology has always been my favorite thing to read about with the gods.
I really thought this book was amazing. I am so glad I started the new year with this book. There were lots of plots that confused me but in the end I finally got it (sort of) and I am really excited for the next book. I loved Gretchen, Greer and Grace. I like the whole mythology theme, mythology has always been my favorite thing to read about with the gods.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
a really great adventure. a 2nd book with a lot of history and information but still setting the stage for the next book
we didn't get all the answers to our questions (nor do we know who EVERYONE is!) but...we did get a lot of answers and that was enough
and I'm excited for the next one!
we didn't get all the answers to our questions (nor do we know who EVERYONE is!) but...we did get a lot of answers and that was enough
and I'm excited for the next one!