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becca1909's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
i really wanted to love this however i was so confused for most of this, again i listened via audio so i at times i was confused cause of so much world building. from what i can remember it was okay, i loved the writing and the sister storyline was good
jerseygrrrl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
highleyginger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
fableharted's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
readingsitaaras's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-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? N/A
4.25
What a series!
As in the first book, the characters absolutely slayed. I loved seeing the main four's relationships with each other develop, but also their relationships with other characters too, like the twins and their mothers. The plot was also very intricate, to the point that I'd sometimes get a little confused with what's going on, but not to the point of hindering my enjoyment of the book. The book's pacing, however, was noticeably slow, and I wished it picked up a little earlier than it did. But again, it didn't stop me from having a good time.
Most importantly, THAT ENDING! I loved the ending so much, as painful as it was. It was perfectly in line with the themes of the series and well set up so that it didn't just hit you out of nowhere. Like the whole series talks about putting in the work, sacrificing luxuries for the sake of the many vs takin the easy way out, and I'm glad to see that philosophy embodied with the ending.To just have the mothers die and all be well afterwards wouldn't have hit the same -- the twins needed to put in the work as well.
Side note: Arjun is the best character and him and Haidee are leagues above everyone else <3
As in the first book, the characters absolutely slayed. I loved seeing the main four's relationships with each other develop, but also their relationships with other characters too, like the twins and their mothers. The plot was also very intricate, to the point that I'd sometimes get a little confused with what's going on, but not to the point of hindering my enjoyment of the book. The book's pacing, however, was noticeably slow, and I wished it picked up a little earlier than it did. But again, it didn't stop me from having a good time.
Most importantly, THAT ENDING! I loved the ending so much, as painful as it was. It was perfectly in line with the themes of the series and well set up so that it didn't just hit you out of nowhere. Like the whole series talks about putting in the work, sacrificing luxuries for the sake of the many vs takin the easy way out, and I'm glad to see that philosophy embodied with the ending.
Side note: Arjun is the best character and him and Haidee are leagues above everyone else <3
ella__carroll's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I was pleasantly confused by this book and I just love the world building and characters SO much. My only issue was that the ending felt like a continuous stream of “ah ha” moments which were directly explained to the reader. The first book in this duology remains my favorite (think mad max + studio ghibli vibes), but this book retained the unique flavor of the first and I still loved it very much.
faehistory's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
3.5
kerriw's review against another edition
3.5
I was so frustrated by this book.
1) we’re gonna use the same trope twice? The fake death trope once is fine. But two books in a row? For the same character?!? Come on.
2) I reread the last several chapters multiple times and still could not find why the ending was the way it was. Why are the twins taking turns in this place? Did I completely miss it?
Anyway. The first book had some really interesting moments but this one was just annoying.
1) we’re gonna use the same trope twice? The fake death trope once is fine. But two books in a row? For the same character?!? Come on.
2) I reread the last several chapters multiple times and still could not find why the ending was the way it was. Why are the twins taking turns in this place? Did I completely miss it?
Anyway. The first book had some really interesting moments but this one was just annoying.
_mercury_'s review against another edition
2.0
I have a curse of always picking new books that are either the second, third, or forth book in a series. Nice enough book, but I didn't get it cause I never read any of the previous.