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diamondbg's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great book. Loved the story. It was entertaining throughout the entire book. Pacing was great. Overall 5 stars.
jenaucyde's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful sequel and very much a credit to the first book. I read this first and then went to download the audiobook, but was sad to find that the narrator had changed; not because the new narrator wasn’t good, but because I had gotten used to and loved the first narrator’s voice and pronunciations.
snrrainbow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shksprsis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
melliedm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A fantastic follow up to Raybearer that delivers on the promises set in the first book.
In Redemptor, Tarisai must balance the guilt she carries over her past, present, and possible futures with her convictions about what the world could be. We see into the darkness of her own mind (metaphorically) as the supernatural abiku put their plans into motion, and see whether she will become her own or not.
My only complaint is the same as in book 1: the weird age-gap relationship of two side characters.The age gap is lampshaded in this one (a 17 y/o and a 25 y/o), and “put on ice” as if were. It remained the awkward standout in an otherwise truly fantastic YA duology.
In Redemptor, Tarisai must balance the guilt she carries over her past, present, and possible futures with her convictions about what the world could be. We see into the darkness of her own mind (metaphorically) as the supernatural abiku put their plans into motion, and see whether she will become her own or not.
My only complaint is the same as in book 1: the weird age-gap relationship of two side characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content, Ableism, Misogyny, Slavery, Murder, War, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy
greenleafbooks's review against another edition
4.0
✨ 4.5 stars. What a great ending to the duo-logy! The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is because I wasn’t a diehard fan of any of the characters.
koboldskind's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
ruth_bookdevourer's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
jpreads25's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hollyemma's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0