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courtneyfisher's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
gwade's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
in_dee_d's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really hooked on this series. It's an unexpected hit for me.
arzee's review against another edition
5.0
So many things about this world are bleak and stressful, so why do I find this series so comforting?
katlovestea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
_pearl_'s review against another edition
4.25
Cool to see more world-building and fleshing out of the world
dragonstea's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mary_soon_lee's review
4.0
This is the second book in the Books of the Raksura series, picking up shortly after book one, "The Cloud Roads." As before, the setting is fascinating: an invented fantasy world with multiple intelligent species. As before, the writing is skillful and intelligent. As before, I found Moon, the main character, sympathetic. I have become very attached to Moon, and am also fond of several of the supporting characters, most notably Stone and Chime and the three fledglings (Frost, Thorn, and Bitter). The worldbuilding is excellent. I can't remember the last time I've read a fantasy novel that evokes civilizations that are so credible yet distinct from human civilizations. Plus the eponymous sea serpent is very striking.
Highly recommended, but with three caveats: 1) begin with the first book, "The Cloud Roads," rather than jumping in here, 2) it took me a chapter or so to warm up to that first book, 3) if you've read Wells's excellent Murderbot stories and are searching for something similar, this is quite different, though there were a handful of moments when Moon's wry thoughts reminded me of Murderbot.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
Highly recommended, but with three caveats: 1) begin with the first book, "The Cloud Roads," rather than jumping in here, 2) it took me a chapter or so to warm up to that first book, 3) if you've read Wells's excellent Murderbot stories and are searching for something similar, this is quite different, though there were a handful of moments when Moon's wry thoughts reminded me of Murderbot.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).