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suziereadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only.
I loved this book. It has everything you want in a YA fantasy: intrigue, danger, plot, beautiful dresses and, of course, assassins.
I really liked the relationship between Miriel and Catwin - it was true to how 14-year-olds interact. Occasionally, the adult in the writer peeped through, especially with regards to Miriel and her endeveours to gain a husband (slighlty inaccurate description but I'm trying not to spoil anything here). These thoughts pulled me slightly out of the story but now I'm remembering that young adults repeat/think what they hear - so perhaps Catwin picked them up from Roine.
I liked Temar. I shared Catwin's feelings for him really.
Hated the Duke, of course.
I'm very suspicious of Roine. I do want to like her but something tells me that what you see isn't all you get.
I was a fan of the King and then I wasn't. Enough said.
All in all, the story sucked me in and I'm off to buy the next one. If you're a fan of YA fantasy, read this - it's got everything you're looking for.
I loved this book. It has everything you want in a YA fantasy: intrigue, danger, plot, beautiful dresses and, of course, assassins.
I really liked the relationship between Miriel and Catwin - it was true to how 14-year-olds interact. Occasionally, the adult in the writer peeped through, especially with regards to Miriel and her endeveours to gain a husband (slighlty inaccurate description but I'm trying not to spoil anything here). These thoughts pulled me slightly out of the story but now I'm remembering that young adults repeat/think what they hear - so perhaps Catwin picked them up from Roine.
I liked Temar. I shared Catwin's feelings for him really.
Hated the Duke, of course.
I'm very suspicious of Roine. I do want to like her but something tells me that what you see isn't all you get.
I was a fan of the King and then I wasn't. Enough said.
All in all, the story sucked me in and I'm off to buy the next one. If you're a fan of YA fantasy, read this - it's got everything you're looking for.
amyappy's review against another edition
4.0
I sort of abandoned this book for quite a while before I managed to return to it, but once I did, I read it all in one night (almost all in one sitting, too!). I like the relationship between the two main characters--it is complex and shifting and dynamic, like relationships are in real life. The book is subtle and well-plotted without seeming like it feels too clever for its own good and exciting without resorting to shock tactics. I am looking forward to reading the end of the trilogy, even though I fear there is no happy ending coming for everyone.
hannahbanana333's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh this was a good book. Political intrigue, assassination attempts, teenage girls being awesome, love, cival war, regular war. Absolutely wonderful.
crosenfrisk's review against another edition
5.0
An enjoyable read that builds with intensity and intrigue!
In Shadowborn Katson introduces the reader to Catwin and Miriel, foils that develop together with the common goal to learn who they are up against and how to stay alive.
(cross-posted to Amazon and Barnes and Noble.)
In Shadowborn Katson introduces the reader to Catwin and Miriel, foils that develop together with the common goal to learn who they are up against and how to stay alive.
(cross-posted to Amazon and Barnes and Noble.)
celandine's review against another edition
2.0
This book is the second in the trilogy. While I was unable to put the first one down from pure enjoyment and thrill, this one was very rough to get through. The plot was plodding, and the characters became more grating the longer I read.
This book practically beat me severely about the head and face with complete and utter boredom.
Pages were devoted to the perfection of the character, Miriel, that after a while became superfluous. Characters that were interesting in Shadowborn became flat and uninteresting in Shadowforged.
All in all, a complete disappointment. I barely got out alive.
This book practically beat me severely about the head and face with complete and utter boredom.
Pages were devoted to the perfection of the character, Miriel, that after a while became superfluous. Characters that were interesting in Shadowborn became flat and uninteresting in Shadowforged.
All in all, a complete disappointment. I barely got out alive.
kaylakaotik's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve never been a big fan of the medieval genre before. No matter how much fantasy you throw in, Kings and Queens and the Court haven’t ever done it for me. So, when Moira contacted me about reviewing Shadowborn, I was pretty torn. Yes, the book has pretty good reviews… but would it be interesting enough to keep my attention?
Shadowborn moves a slow and steady pace. One thing I saw mentioned in a few reviews is that there isn’t a whole lot of action (danger, threat against Miriel) going on. Most people have counted this against the book. However, it felt right to me. I feel like Shadowborn was laying the ground work for the trilogy and it did so wonderfully. While there wasn’t a lot of action, there was a lot happening.
Moira’s writing is fantastic. I love that Shadowborn is done in first person. I think it added extra mystery to the story since we’re only able to see things as Catwin sees them. The characters are masterfully done. All of the characters had their own personality and depth. I loved watching Catwin and Miriel evolve through the story. I cannot wait to see how the story continues.
Shadowborn moves a slow and steady pace. One thing I saw mentioned in a few reviews is that there isn’t a whole lot of action (danger, threat against Miriel) going on. Most people have counted this against the book. However, it felt right to me. I feel like Shadowborn was laying the ground work for the trilogy and it did so wonderfully. While there wasn’t a lot of action, there was a lot happening.
Moira’s writing is fantastic. I love that Shadowborn is done in first person. I think it added extra mystery to the story since we’re only able to see things as Catwin sees them. The characters are masterfully done. All of the characters had their own personality and depth. I loved watching Catwin and Miriel evolve through the story. I cannot wait to see how the story continues.
kaylakaotik's review against another edition
5.0
What a great second book!
I’ve completely fallen in love with the characters in this trilogy. Catwin and Miriel are absolutely wonderful female characters. While they are certainly my favorite, I also rather enjoyed Garad, Wilhelm, and Temar. All of the characters have such a realness and depth that I can’t get enough of.
The writing is on par with the previous book (which is great in case you didn’t know). As the story progresses, it’s evident that Moira is a skilled author.
I cannot wait to read the third and final book in the trilogy.
I’ve completely fallen in love with the characters in this trilogy. Catwin and Miriel are absolutely wonderful female characters. While they are certainly my favorite, I also rather enjoyed Garad, Wilhelm, and Temar. All of the characters have such a realness and depth that I can’t get enough of.
The writing is on par with the previous book (which is great in case you didn’t know). As the story progresses, it’s evident that Moira is a skilled author.
I cannot wait to read the third and final book in the trilogy.
readsbysophie's review against another edition
2.0
Whole trilology - Some good ideas, poorly executed
casseyt's review against another edition
2.0
This was not for me. I should have made it a DNF, but the idea intrigued me.