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lucygwrites's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the first book and I feel a little guilty about waiting months to read the sequel even though it was sitting on my shelf. I really enjoyed this book but admittedly not as much as the first book. It was still a fantastic read with amazing characters and plot!
flora96351's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was ok. At first I was like ok Kammani seems to be a little bit less annoying about being right all the time. That was true for the most part, but she became annoying in other ways. I really disliked how much she was resisting being with Dagan (he's literally the sweetest) and how she was always complaining about having to save everyone (like girl, no one put you up to taking sole responsibility for everyone! 🤦♀️). I did like the character growth in Kammani though, and how she finally realized at the very end that she's stronger with others, especially those she cares about. I do wish I could have seen more of the sister dynamic and growth in Nanea. As for the plot, it was a little all over the place with all the different plans that never worked but the ending was a little surprising, which was nice. This was an overall good book but definitely only a one time read for me.
cmdufresne's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kleonard's review against another edition
2.0
I really enjoyed Coon's Gravemaidens, the first book in this series, so I eagerly anticipated this sequel. It was, however, a disappointment. The plot is a a bit of a retread of the first book--remove the evil despot--and the characters are universally flat. They've all been saddled with new abilities as well as each now having a more significant flaw, but it feels like these attributes have been added as if the characters leveled up, like in D&D. The characters experience failure after failure, and while failure is great for plot, the characters need to be learning from those failures--and these never seem to do that, which is enormously frustrating. While it's good to see that the feminist ethos of the first book is still very present, it feels much more self-conscious in this volume, often expressed through interior character monologues rather than by actions and actual conversations between characters. In addition, readers will not be able to understand what's happening in this book, from plot to character development and relationships, without having read the first book.
racshael's review
I liked the first one and it wrapped up so nicely. It felt like this was another arc and I wasn't attached enough to the world to stay for it.
sabrimata's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Warmaidens was so much fun to dive into! Luckily for me, I didn't forget much from [b:Gravemaidens|44291755|Gravemaidens (Gravemaidens, #1)|Kelly Coon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1552357109l/44291755._SY75_.jpg|58403130] and it was pretty easy to get back into this world. It's mostly because of the characters. They are just so freaking lovable and my feelings for Dagan and Kammani grew so much while reading this book.
They are my ship and everything. All I wanted was for them to be protected at all costs and to eventually become a thing towards the end. Ya know.. like a couple couple. Marriage and all that jazz. I JUST WANTED THEM TO LIVE DAMMIT!
That being said, Kammani was somewhat okay in this book. Don't get me wrong I still love the crap out of her. She was just annoying and a little dumb this time around. Not sure what happened between the first and second book but it was so hard for her to make a decision or to trust someone. I mean, obviously you should listen if and when someone has a message for ya... but what do I know?
There was also a scene that ALMOST broke my heart. Meaning I almost threw my phone at the wall and screamed at it for lying to me. I didn't think I would have trust issues with a damn ebook but apparently I can and did.
In the end, it was really cute and I felt like an emotional mess. Mostly from all the battle scenes and then that last damn chapter. Ugh, I am so happy that I got to dive into this.
Warmaidens was so much fun to dive into! Luckily for me, I didn't forget much from [b:Gravemaidens|44291755|Gravemaidens (Gravemaidens, #1)|Kelly Coon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1552357109l/44291755._SY75_.jpg|58403130] and it was pretty easy to get back into this world. It's mostly because of the characters. They are just so freaking lovable and my feelings for Dagan and Kammani grew so much while reading this book.
They are my ship and everything. All I wanted was for them to be protected at all costs and to eventually become a thing towards the end. Ya know.. like a couple couple. Marriage and all that jazz. I JUST WANTED THEM TO LIVE DAMMIT!
That being said, Kammani was somewhat okay in this book. Don't get me wrong I still love the crap out of her. She was just annoying and a little dumb this time around. Not sure what happened between the first and second book but it was so hard for her to make a decision or to trust someone. I mean, obviously you should listen if and when someone has a message for ya... but what do I know?
There was also a scene that ALMOST broke my heart. Meaning I almost threw my phone at the wall and screamed at it for lying to me. I didn't think I would have trust issues with a damn ebook but apparently I can and did.
In the end, it was really cute and I felt like an emotional mess. Mostly from all the battle scenes and then that last damn chapter. Ugh, I am so happy that I got to dive into this.
singsthewren's review against another edition
This was a satisfying follow-up to Gravemaidens, although I didn't like it quite as much. It was missing the central mystery that made the first book so engaging, and instead of focused a lot on the evils of war, which felt a bit exhausting after a while. The characters face a lot of defeats over and over. But I enjoyed seeing where their lives went, and I liked the conclusion a lot.
illborrowthisone's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to dive back into this world by Kelly Coon. I absolutely love the main character as a healer. It was refreshing to see things through her eyes of avoiding destruction. There is just hint of romance and I love the independence that is balanced in the story line. Things in this story are perfect. They go wrong and watching the characters to come together and solve the problems was exciting. It has a found family feel and sacrifice as they journey back home. I would definitely recommend you pick up this duology! I cannot wait to see what Kelly has up her sleeve next. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for this eARC.