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xeyra's review against another edition
4.0
I'd already quite enjoyed the first volume of this series and I liked the second even more. It's a beautiful story, with a wonderful main character with whom a person can identify, someone we feel for and go through the story wanting her to succeed, hurting when she does, smiling when she feels contentment or finds some respite from the troubles of her task.
spilt_moonlight's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.5
thelookingglass's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
futurememory's review against another edition
4.0
I probably liked this sequel more than the original title, The Darkangel. Shockingly, this was a middle book of a trilogy that didn't feel like a middle book. There's adventure and fantastical creatures and beings on every page, and the world felt more lush and alive than The Darkangel. I'm interested to see how the conclusion to the story will play out.
livy22's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
The world development is still fantastic and the progression of character dynamics feels very natural.
The world development is still fantastic and the progression of character dynamics feels very natural.
zoes_human's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading a book series where the girl goes on a quest to save the boy from a curse!
nuffy375's review against another edition
4.0
I am REALLY enjoying this series. This second book follows Aeriel's journey through new places/cultures as she attempts to complete a task set by a second riddle - I'm not crazy about the riddles, but the plot device holds the story together fairly well. I love the world Pierce develops and the different challenges Aeriel faces. She's not the smartest heroine in the history of fiction, but she's kind, and that gets her a long way (and given her upbringing as a slave, her naivety and lack of worldly common sense isn't surprising).
While reading, I was reminded of a video game quest. She sets out on a journey, encountering different levels and picking up key items/loot along that way that becomes useful later when used in the right way. She meets new friends, makes new enemies, and the ever-present big boss looms in the distance biding time till the final battle.
My edition has a lot of typos that could have used a better editor, but...it's not the worst thing.
While reading, I was reminded of a video game quest. She sets out on a journey, encountering different levels and picking up key items/loot along that way that becomes useful later when used in the right way. She meets new friends, makes new enemies, and the ever-present big boss looms in the distance biding time till the final battle.
My edition has a lot of typos that could have used a better editor, but...it's not the worst thing.
fox_cloud's review against another edition
5.0
It's sad that each book is so short. I love the fantasy elements in this series.
neens_m's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75