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erivalh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.0
dr_tree's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
chelseamguy's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!! I loved the world and the characters, how everything built throughout was great!!
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book. It was a good story with interesting characters that held my attention from the start. It wasn’t my favorite book ever, but a solid read.
jaklindberg's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Abandonment, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
sarah_elaine_'s review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
3.5
This was an ok read. The story was interesting enough, but the characters weren't well-developed. The romance plot pretty much came out of nowhere, and there was very little chemistry there.
faithlipka's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Torture
erikajay's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I think the world building was great, you really get a sense of how much the two groups hate each other and how long they have been fighting for.
The plot is also really interesting and I love how it forced her to challenge what she always believed and what it means to love someone.
My main problems are that I think she should’ve been held captive for longer - a few weeks is a little quick to completely change an ingrained mindset - and the ending was way too rushed! I thought what the last couple chapters covered was actually going to be book 2!
The plot is also really interesting and I love how it forced her to challenge what she always believed and what it means to love someone.
My main problems are that I think she should’ve been held captive for longer - a few weeks is a little quick to completely change an ingrained mindset - and the ending was way too rushed! I thought what the last couple chapters covered was actually going to be book 2!
bookish_emily's review against another edition
5.0
Eelyn is an Aska, raised from birth to be a warrior and to hate the Riki, a rival people whom the Aska battle every five years. She has never had a problem with this hatred until she discovers that her brother, thought to be dead for the last five years, is in fact alive and living with the Riki. In pursuing her brother she is captured and taken back to a Riki village, where she slowly discovers they are not so different from the Aska after all. When both the Riki and Aska are threatened by a larger tribe, Eelyn must try to overcome years of hate on both sides to convince them to fight together against the common enemy.
Sky in the Deep is an engrossing story of love and hate, and the damage that can be caused by passing on prejudice through generations. It is Viking-inspired, with equally fierce women and men. Some parts of the plot felt a bit rushed, and overall I think the book could have been longer to allow for more character development. However, I enjoyed the story and the characters, and would certainly read a sequel if one were to be written!
Sky in the Deep is an engrossing story of love and hate, and the damage that can be caused by passing on prejudice through generations. It is Viking-inspired, with equally fierce women and men. Some parts of the plot felt a bit rushed, and overall I think the book could have been longer to allow for more character development. However, I enjoyed the story and the characters, and would certainly read a sequel if one were to be written!