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bluejaybooks's review
An enjoyable sequel! The magic system is probably my favorite part of the book, but I also enjoy the way the different characters interact with each other and scheme behind each other's backs.
georgia_00's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
mayankamal18's review against another edition
5.0
Ouff, the mommy issues are strong in this one!
"You're more alike than I think you want to admit," he says finally.
"But if your mother were in your position," Pasquale says, "If she could save a stranger at the risk of hurting herself? When there is nothing for her but lingering pain and another step toward death? ...I don't believe she would consider that for a moment. You aren't like her in the ways that matter."
I was so excited for this installment but I kept pushing it off for too long. Upon returning, I was immediately reminded of the reason why. Every mention of Sophronia felt like a stab at an open wound, but at least, I'm glad no one else (that matters) died.
This was a fun quick read, I could not put it down, even when the clock struck 4 am and my eyes started watering. The first book remains near and dear to my heart, but this one was just as action-packed and enjoyable. Never a dull moment with Laura Sebastian ❤️!
"You're more alike than I think you want to admit," he says finally.
"But if your mother were in your position," Pasquale says, "If she could save a stranger at the risk of hurting herself? When there is nothing for her but lingering pain and another step toward death? ...I don't believe she would consider that for a moment. You aren't like her in the ways that matter."
I was so excited for this installment but I kept pushing it off for too long. Upon returning, I was immediately reminded of the reason why. Every mention of Sophronia felt like a stab at an open wound, but at least, I'm glad no one else (that matters) died.
This was a fun quick read, I could not put it down, even when the clock struck 4 am and my eyes started watering. The first book remains near and dear to my heart, but this one was just as action-packed and enjoyable. Never a dull moment with Laura Sebastian ❤️!
chloemagpayo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
megab's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookish_mrs_w's review
4.0
This series has taken me completely by surprise. It’s full of morally grey & interesting characters. The star magic system is so intriguing. And the villain is always ten steps ahead of our character and is the kind of villain that gets under your skin and make you fear for your favorite characters!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC!
undervmountain's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I've recently found that if I fall in love with the characters, a book could basically be terrible and I'll still rate it higher. I read Castles In Their Bones twice, so when I got to this I'd become attached to the triplets, and wanted to see where they would go after the shocking events at the end of the first book.
While Beatriz travels to Bessemia, Daphne stays in Friv, and this story focuses more of them coming to terms with losing Sophie and preparing for what will happen next, so this story doesn't move forward much at all, for such a big book.
This is pure filler, with a few small events changing the course of the story, but I do wonder if this would have worked better as a duology. However, I appreciated the time spent with Daphne, Beatriz and new POV Violie, and I'm interested to see what will happen in the third book.
While Beatriz travels to Bessemia, Daphne stays in Friv, and this story focuses more of them coming to terms with losing Sophie and preparing for what will happen next, so this story doesn't move forward much at all, for such a big book.
This is pure filler, with a few small events changing the course of the story, but I do wonder if this would have worked better as a duology. However, I appreciated the time spent with Daphne, Beatriz and new POV Violie, and I'm interested to see what will happen in the third book.
jessicaalexander95's review
4.0
Sophie’s death has rocked the remaining sisters and the queens plan has been revealed.
Triz finds an unlikely ally in nigellas in her discovery of being an emperoya.
In this book we have the introduction of a new perspective following Sophie’s death in violia.
I enjoyed how much Triz came into her character and I like her and Pas’ friendship.
Although Daphne initially annoyed me and I didn’t like her in the first book. I liked that her turning against her mother and what she was raised to do was a slow discovery of her warring with everything she has know.
I am very interested as to how this series is going to end because I have no idea what is going to happen next.
Triz finds an unlikely ally in nigellas in her discovery of being an emperoya.
In this book we have the introduction of a new perspective following Sophie’s death in violia.
I enjoyed how much Triz came into her character and I like her and Pas’ friendship.
Although Daphne initially annoyed me and I didn’t like her in the first book. I liked that her turning against her mother and what she was raised to do was a slow discovery of her warring with everything she has know.
I am very interested as to how this series is going to end because I have no idea what is going to happen next.
truthaurdare's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
carlybailey's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75