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embereye's review
4.0
Well, this book definitely moved away from the "girl main character likes to get tied up" stuff. Thank goodness! Otherwise, yes the characters are all a bit lusty and otherwise ridiculous, but considering the Greek mythology inspiration this is not that surprising. What is surprising is when reviewers say that this is comparable to Harry Potter. Um... no. This is not comparable to Harry Potter. These books are not in YA for a very good reason. There are many adult situations.
Otherwise, this continues the story pretty decently. The various perspectives of each of the Chaos children is rather funny to compare, but overall it's a good time and the name dropping is rather awesome. On to book 3!
Otherwise, this continues the story pretty decently. The various perspectives of each of the Chaos children is rather funny to compare, but overall it's a good time and the name dropping is rather awesome. On to book 3!
zaphod46's review
4.0
The continuation of [book:Orphans of Chaos] which covers their escape from the orphanage.
Still an excellent story.
Still an excellent story.
jimmypat's review
2.0
This was a hard one to rate, as I had mixed emotions. I was consistently engaged and fascinated with the deep plunge into mythology and science, despite my lack of deep understanding with either. I also thought the book came really alive at certain points (for example, Amelia facing off against Echdina). At the same time, there seemed to be a lot of exposition and long moments of characters standing around talking. I'm not sure where this is going, but I'm still hoping for a decent pay-off in the third book.
zeezeemama11's review
4.0
I'm in love with this series. This will be my second read and I've gotten something different out fo it with each read. Philosophy, Mythology, Mathematics, Theology and more in one epic trilogy. Characters are memorable, relateable and the author takes his time to create the world and the relationships in story believable and heartfelt.
austinstorm's review
3.0
I enjoyed this one much better. The author's copiousness and way with character and dialogue are more on display, and the story moves at a wonderful clip. Would make a great one-sitting read. Unfortunately I think reading the first weighted-down volume is necessary to fully enjoy it.
adamherring's review
3.0
Strange, strange series. I really do like it and would give it more stars, but it is incredibly hard to read. This coming from a huge fan of Peter Hamilton's "Commonwealth Saga." This is extremely hard sci-fi.
mgwuh's review
2.0
Enjoyable read if you try hard not to think about it. Otherwise some really fucked up ideas about gender will derail the experience.
cordeux's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
megan_eightball's review
2.0
I wish I could take the good parts of these books and separate them from the the rampant sexual objectification of women and dangerous messaging that consent is irrelevant and girls secretly like unasked-for sexual advances/assaults as long as the perpetrator isn't too old/ugly.