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bratzdoll444's review against another edition
4.0
this was so good!
so are talin and red gonna trauma book in the second book about how their both sky hunters? the end was boof i wanted talin to make it so bad… sigh
so are talin and red gonna trauma book in the second book about how their both sky hunters? the end was boof i wanted talin to make it so bad… sigh
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I admit that I was mostly lured into reading this because of the beautiful striking cover. However, despite having chosen this book for its shiny exterior, I was mostly not disappointed.
Just know that this is standard YA fantasy in the same vein as The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Lunar Chronicles, all of which deal with an awful society or an unjust big bad, bringing endless amounts of tragedy, violent brutality, and death that you could ever want. Regardless, the heroine was strong, the hero was intriguing, and the supporting cast was worthy enough to root for.
I can’t say I enjoyed myself because of the very grim subject matter, but the writing was propulsive and there were no frustrating plot holes. I will read the conclusion because I need some of happy (no matter how small) for these beleaguered tragic characters.
I admit that I was mostly lured into reading this because of the beautiful striking cover. However, despite having chosen this book for its shiny exterior, I was mostly not disappointed.
Just know that this is standard YA fantasy in the same vein as The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Lunar Chronicles, all of which deal with an awful society or an unjust big bad, bringing endless amounts of tragedy, violent brutality, and death that you could ever want. Regardless, the heroine was strong, the hero was intriguing, and the supporting cast was worthy enough to root for.
I can’t say I enjoyed myself because of the very grim subject matter, but the writing was propulsive and there were no frustrating plot holes. I will read the conclusion because I need some of happy (no matter how small) for these beleaguered tragic characters.
maevebillings's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jessyf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-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? No
4.0
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
Marie Lu you have done it again. The characters in this book are great and have so much emotion with their backstories. I am so excited to know what happens next whenever the next book will be coming out. So excited to learn more about the two main characters and how they overcome the next struggle. Most importantly, I am excited for more Red content.
Marie Lu you have done it again. The characters in this book are great and have so much emotion with their backstories. I am so excited to know what happens next whenever the next book will be coming out. So excited to learn more about the two main characters and how they overcome the next struggle. Most importantly, I am excited for more Red content.
om_sammy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Another fun sci-fi YA novel from Marie Lu! I felt it was a bit slow in the middle, which slowed my reading, but it picked right back up again towards the end. Marie Lu managed to make this a thrilling sci-fi adventure, but with very real elements of what it may be like for refugees/immigrants coming to a new country and perhaps not being very welcome (which, as the daughter of immigrants, really hit home for me). Talin comes alive as the protagonist for her very relatable experiences as an refugee, and bonus points for making her a mute character that relies on sign language to communicate (as well as many of the other characters knowing sign language and being able to communicate).
lily001's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5