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ninglulu's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
rachelini's review against another edition
4.0
The Tarians are not my favourite of the books (a little too military inspired), but I liked where this went.
tldegray's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. These intertwined series are fantastic. I truly enjoyed this book and the discussions Dayne had with Bishop Ret Issendel about governing. Jerinne is a stubborn delight and her difficulties in training--and the reasons for them--were fascinating. And, as always, the secret society behind nearly everything--and who they are--is a powder keg waiting to blow. I can't wait to read what's next.
[I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.]
[I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.]
depizan's review against another edition
3.0
The description is...not inaccurate, but it is somehow misleading. At least the actual story did not go at all as I expected from the description.
The conspiracy continues to be up to no good, on levels both large scale and personal to the heroes. The heroes continue to do their best to protect people, though it is never entirely clear whether their efforts are interfering with or accidentally helping the conspiracy (which most of them aren't aware even exists).
One thing I do have to give full points for here, is that the conspiracy is made up of people who really do think they're doing the right thing. These are very much villains who are the heroes of their own stories. It's also increasingly clear that they're not as united in focus as they think they are. Which is interesting. And I can't wait see how this whole thing eventually resolves.
The conspiracy continues to be up to no good, on levels both large scale and personal to the heroes. The heroes continue to do their best to protect people, though it is never entirely clear whether their efforts are interfering with or accidentally helping the conspiracy (which most of them aren't aware even exists).
One thing I do have to give full points for here, is that the conspiracy is made up of people who really do think they're doing the right thing. These are very much villains who are the heroes of their own stories. It's also increasingly clear that they're not as united in focus as they think they are. Which is interesting. And I can't wait see how this whole thing eventually resolves.
roguebelle's review against another edition
5.0
All of the Maradaine books are excellent, gripping reads, but Shield of the People is particularly rich. The political implications that have been swelling behind the action of other novels are starting to boil over, and the events of this book give a lot of depth and context behind a spectrum of other events. As in A Parliament of Bodies, it really feels like the reader gets to see the variant strings starting to plait together. I am so, so excited to see where Maradaine's story is heading. I also really love the characters in the Elite series and how they flip typical knightly, chivalric tropes around. Both Dayne and Jerinne have to wrangle with disappointed expectations and the particular pain of losing faith in institutions they thought would cherish and protect them -- and yet they keep the core of who they are. I love seen good-hearted characters who keep true to their moral centers even in a gritty world. Shield of the People is wonderfully emotionally complex while also barreling through fantastically-paced action. Highly recommend!
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