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chambers_a_m's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sphynxmum's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
justgj's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
joaoluis's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
karinlib's review against another edition
I'm not going to rate this book, because I am really not sure how I feel about it. I liked the beginning, but then when it switched POVs, I started losing interest in the book. Instead of becoming immersed in the story, I had to encourage myself to pick it up.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This was a great follow up to the Echoes of the Fall story.
I thought the concept of the plague people being soulless humans that are unable to step into an animal form and who of which acted as this dark entity, that was set on thwarting out the religion, culture and magic in the world was really thought provoking. It was quite a stark and frightening plot development.
The banding together of all the clans, despite their hatred of each other and personal grievances against others, against this larger all consuming threat was inspiring and well written. There were still loads of mini head butting and disputes when enemies became allies, which added a believable structure and dynamic to character development, especially.
I quite enjoyed having more of a varied perspective and not having a central character as such. I still missed seeing our main character from the first book as much but it gave a widened perspective this way.
This sequel did not fail to deliver the rich characters and lifestyles that book one explored, as well as deftly progressing the storyline. It was a great follow up.
I thought the concept of the plague people being soulless humans that are unable to step into an animal form and who of which acted as this dark entity, that was set on thwarting out the religion, culture and magic in the world was really thought provoking. It was quite a stark and frightening plot development.
The banding together of all the clans, despite their hatred of each other and personal grievances against others, against this larger all consuming threat was inspiring and well written. There were still loads of mini head butting and disputes when enemies became allies, which added a believable structure and dynamic to character development, especially.
I quite enjoyed having more of a varied perspective and not having a central character as such. I still missed seeing our main character from the first book as much but it gave a widened perspective this way.
This sequel did not fail to deliver the rich characters and lifestyles that book one explored, as well as deftly progressing the storyline. It was a great follow up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Colonisation, Genocide, Gore, Xenophobia, Stalking, Violence, War, Grief, Animal death, and Death
laura_302's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jesslynh's review against another edition
4.0
First, this is a series that gets to be in audiobook format, but it's not. Sad.
I have to say, after reading the author's previous series, NO ONE does the state of a were better, and this series so far is another great example. Calling it were is understating, the man is an expert at dual natures. I struggled with identifying a few of the animals and would love an appendix in the next book.
I have placed this series on my auto-buy list and really look forward to the next one. I also highly (highly) recommend to any fantasy fan. And for goodness sake, someone please get these into audio format!
I have to say, after reading the author's previous series, NO ONE does the state of a were better, and this series so far is another great example. Calling it were is understating, the man is an expert at dual natures. I struggled with identifying a few of the animals and would love an appendix in the next book.
I have placed this series on my auto-buy list and really look forward to the next one. I also highly (highly) recommend to any fantasy fan. And for goodness sake, someone please get these into audio format!
writerstears's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0