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donnakay's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the second book in the series and we continue to follow Nina on her journey as an assassin for The Council. This book is a bit slower than the first and also integrates more time with the entire family, and is less focused on Nina as an individual. Even her name being maintained throughout the book as Nina rather and Echo highlights some of the character focus.
We get to see a more reflective side of the FMC, as well as her quabbles with the emotional and psychological consequences of her job and the events that occurred at the end of book 1. This book also gives us more insight on the other operatives working under dispatch, and shows us how the organization could be dismantled simply because of one person's feelings of slight or devaluation.
No matter how noble the cause, people will change loyalties if they are not valued and adequately appreciated. I would have liked to see more of the romance that was happening. Even as a secondary plotline, it felt like the reader was mostly told about the emotions /relationship, rather than being able to fully experience its development along with the MCs. Overall, this is a good series and I'll be moving on to the third and f9nal book very soon.
We get to see a more reflective side of the FMC, as well as her quabbles with the emotional and psychological consequences of her job and the events that occurred at the end of book 1. This book also gives us more insight on the other operatives working under dispatch, and shows us how the organization could be dismantled simply because of one person's feelings of slight or devaluation.
No matter how noble the cause, people will change loyalties if they are not valued and adequately appreciated. I would have liked to see more of the romance that was happening. Even as a secondary plotline, it felt like the reader was mostly told about the emotions /relationship, rather than being able to fully experience its development along with the MCs. Overall, this is a good series and I'll be moving on to the third and f9nal book very soon.
dresselreads's review
2.0
First off, what a disappointment. The grammar was AWFUL, I literally highlighted several times to mark just how bad it was. The plot was rushed, choppy and wasted so much potential. Ugh. I wanted to like this, but I feel like I’ve wasted time with this one. 2 stars only because it had potential. It wasn’t a total flop.
nikki_maple's review
5.0
WELL, WELL, WELL, Yasmin Angoe didn't disappoint with They Come at Knight!
This was absolutely stunning and one hell of a sequel to read! If Her Name is Knight blasted, They Come at Knight exploded.
'No one steals from Africa again'
The book begins right where Book 1 ended. There's a new force challenging the Tribe and the Knights are in a race against time to save the future of the Tribe. Readers gets to see Nena's vulnerability and her opening up in this book, nevertheless she is also seen in her element, as the kick-ass assassin everyone loves to see. The other characters played their role effectively.There's a good deal of developement in the character relationships as well.
The writing of the book is note-worthy (droolworthy!) The twists and turns are placed at the right time, to keep the readers on edge. The love for Africa is evident on the description, the dialogues, the costumes, and the traditions. The humor is great and lightens the book at the right conjectures.
Yasmin is well versed with politics and she has poignantly captured the world politics in Nena's world with the the dialogues and actions of the Tribe Council members. She has also attempted to define the different ideologies of justice that people possess in a brilliant manner.
Of all the authors I've read so far, there's no one that writes realistic vivid action like Yasmin! THE BOOK LITERALLY TOOK OFF LIKE A PLANE in the second half with the action and I've never enjoyed action before EVER!
Can't wait for book 3!
Thankyou Netgalley and Yasmin Angoe for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This was absolutely stunning and one hell of a sequel to read! If Her Name is Knight blasted, They Come at Knight exploded.
'No one steals from Africa again'
The book begins right where Book 1 ended. There's a new force challenging the Tribe and the Knights are in a race against time to save the future of the Tribe. Readers gets to see Nena's vulnerability and her opening up in this book, nevertheless she is also seen in her element, as the kick-ass assassin everyone loves to see. The other characters played their role effectively.There's a good deal of developement in the character relationships as well.
The writing of the book is note-worthy (droolworthy!) The twists and turns are placed at the right time, to keep the readers on edge. The love for Africa is evident on the description, the dialogues, the costumes, and the traditions. The humor is great and lightens the book at the right conjectures.
Yasmin is well versed with politics and she has poignantly captured the world politics in Nena's world with the the dialogues and actions of the Tribe Council members. She has also attempted to define the different ideologies of justice that people possess in a brilliant manner.
Of all the authors I've read so far, there's no one that writes realistic vivid action like Yasmin! THE BOOK LITERALLY TOOK OFF LIKE A PLANE in the second half with the action and I've never enjoyed action before EVER!
Can't wait for book 3!
Thankyou Netgalley and Yasmin Angoe for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
itsbrianascall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Trafficking, Violence, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Pregnancy
ebonyutley's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t need a sequel. I really, really wanted one though. They Come at Knight didn’t have the surprise/shock value as Her Name is Knight. Book two was predictable. In some ways, it relied too much on me remembering details from the first book. In other ways, it dredged up characters who had minimal, at best, roles in the first book who became uninterestingly significant in the second.
Compared to the sequel, some character behavior was inconsistent, the pacing was slower, the writing was less impressive, character emotions were over-explained, and the reward of reading was much, much lower. I couldn’t help but make comparisons which distracted me from the story which isn’t very layered or half as interesting as the first book. Nothing happens in most thrillers until the end, but Her Name is Knight was special because it pulled the drama all the way through. I expected that to continue, but it didn’t
While I’m always down for a book about African Unity and while I appreciate the critiques of the Tribe in book two, I am totally uninterested in anything that might happen next. I hope Angoe leaves these characters where they are and writes something new, something that lets her skillset shine instead of relying on a previous cast of characters and a plot that really don’t have another story to tell.
Compared to the sequel, some character behavior was inconsistent, the pacing was slower, the writing was less impressive, character emotions were over-explained, and the reward of reading was much, much lower. I couldn’t help but make comparisons which distracted me from the story which isn’t very layered or half as interesting as the first book. Nothing happens in most thrillers until the end, but Her Name is Knight was special because it pulled the drama all the way through. I expected that to continue, but it didn’t
While I’m always down for a book about African Unity and while I appreciate the critiques of the Tribe in book two, I am totally uninterested in anything that might happen next. I hope Angoe leaves these characters where they are and writes something new, something that lets her skillset shine instead of relying on a previous cast of characters and a plot that really don’t have another story to tell.
drshaypricelithappens's review against another edition
5.0
She Did It Again!!!
I can’t get enough of the Knights and their friends. Book two did not disappoint and was just as suspenseful and entertaining as book one. I guess I’ll start marking the calendar and counting the days until book three is released.
I can’t get enough of the Knights and their friends. Book two did not disappoint and was just as suspenseful and entertaining as book one. I guess I’ll start marking the calendar and counting the days until book three is released.
zellm's review against another edition
5.0
This book manages to keep the same characters and create an entirely different conflict and plot, which can be hard with a sequel. Fantastically heartbreaking descriptions of PTSD, which were hard to read but also good to see. This was over the top but somehow still more realistic than I'd expect.
chromatick's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars
I was really looking forward to diving back into the world of the Tribe and our main badass assassin Echo, and mostly this follow up novel did not disappoint.
While it didn't have quite the same impact as book one did, this was still a really good second effort. All of the action scenes were excellent, the dialogue flowed well, and I enjoyed getting to know more about all the characters involved.
I can't wait to see how it all wraps up in book three coming out this fall.
I was really looking forward to diving back into the world of the Tribe and our main badass assassin Echo, and mostly this follow up novel did not disappoint.
While it didn't have quite the same impact as book one did, this was still a really good second effort. All of the action scenes were excellent, the dialogue flowed well, and I enjoyed getting to know more about all the characters involved.
I can't wait to see how it all wraps up in book three coming out this fall.
rhonko13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.25