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ciecyreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Violence, Murder, and War
geminisoul's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
I loved everything about this book. From the descriptions of the world it's set in to the relationships and depth of feeling that the characters showed. It does have very violent scenes but if that doesn't bother you I would highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Blood, Death, Violence, Body horror, and War
caffinatedslug's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Torture, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, Gore, Slavery, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual assault
nokvi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Here's the thing, I am extremely lenient when it comes to YA books. As a book catered to 12-18 years old and the author's debut Novel I think Sky in the Deep is an easy and enjoyable novel.
I have one question tho, how did she survive with all those injuries like girl get it together.
Based viking settings with all it's brutality, we find that Sky in the Deep (SitD) is a very character driven novel. There is very limited plot and I can see how that may have disappointed the expectations of those who read it. Opening up with one of it's stronger if not Strongest chapters, we see Eelyn in the midst of battle where she sees her brother who has been dead for the last 5 years. We learn that the Aska and Riki are two rival clans that oft fight and I'm pretty sure that seeing your long dead brother fighting for the opposite side does something to you.
From there, we are taken along with Eelyn as she learns what every YA protag learns when it comes to the similarities between one rival and another. The novel digs, abet a lil shallowly but still, into an examination of belief and self. What it means to be betrayed and forgiven. An examination of family and the bonds which hold us together. We see the role of religion and how it influences one thoughts and actions and the meaning of belonging.
Young writes emotions in a simplistic but effective way that I think once nurtured her pen could be incredible. There are some violent scenes that just... wow.
There are flaws, sometimes it does a lot of telling and now showing and Eelyn makes some questionable choices but she's 16 so that's okay.
SitD may not be the most amazing novel out and it may be a typical YA novel in viking setting, there characters could be fleshed out some more and the themes it addresses should be examined more deeply. But to say it's a bad book? No.
Those who are fans of more plot laden books will find this a slow read but as someone who enjoys character driven plots, it truly is a digestible quick read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Slavery and Sexual assault
jackiepreston's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, War, Slavery, Violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
carleneslibrary's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Adrienne Young's books might be too dark for me. I knew there would be violence but the whole world itself seemed consumed by it. Like Fable, there was no escape from it. I hated that, but unlike Fable that did get better and I had times where I felt I could "settle" into the setting if that makes sense.
The plot and romance were pretty good (content: kisses, one fade to black scene). The romance was actually a pretty well done enemies to lovers, and despite how popular that trope is, it's also hard to pull off well. This was pulled off well, and other than the violence, I thought it was a satisfying read. Not a favorite but satisfying.
The plot and romance were pretty good (content: kisses, one fade to black scene). The romance was actually a pretty well done enemies to lovers, and despite how popular that trope is, it's also hard to pull off well. This was pulled off well, and other than the violence, I thought it was a satisfying read. Not a favorite but satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Gore, and Violence
kassidyreads's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual assault, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
Minor: Death of parent
stardust_heidi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
Adrienne Young continues to prove why she's an easy auto-buy author. I just love the emotion and character growth she weaves into her stories. This one took me a minute to get into, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. I loved the viking-esque setting of warriors and how they learned how to put aside their differences and work together to defeat a greater enemy. Halvard must be protected at all costs; he was the gem of the story, the reason Eelyn's heart learned to soften and grow. Loved the tension between Eelyn and Fiske as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
gabrielle_reads_a_lot's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Murder, Death, Violence, Sexual harassment, Torture, Kidnapping, and Gore
Minor: Sexual violence
cavefly's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, War, Body horror, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and Slavery