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lisaluvsliterature's review
4.0
And now I need book 3. Full review to come on my blog Lisa Loves Literature soon.
lukeswinney's review
2.0
This book took me f o r e v e r to finish because it was boring. Nothing happened. And it’s only the second in the trilogy so I’ve gotta read ANOTHER one just to find out what happens. We’ll see about that.
pmmdive26's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
qwordyq's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up. Very good sequel! It was on a completely different level than the first plot wise but nonetheless intriguing. I’m still so confused but have to start digging in to the finale now.
kaillinelson's review
5.0
I personally enjoyed this book more than the first one in the series. At first, I wasn't a fan of switching perspectives between Rosie and Thea because I prefer reading from only one view, but it added so much to the book and was interesting reading about what was happening from different angles. I cannot wait to pick up the last book and start reading!
lunaslovies's review against another edition
5.0
honestly, this book was a roller coaster from start to finish. it's crazy how Rosie could be in two separate bodies, but I am unsure what happened to Althea. did her brain just- die? it's kind of creepy because essentially, if that's true, Rosie is living in a dead person's body. one part that was interesting was when Rosie
the way the author presents the dual perspective is really interesting. one of the perspectives is Rosie's conscious, trapped in a stranger's body. the other is Rosie's subconscious, who has now taken over their old body, as Rosie. at first, it was kind of confusing, trying to figure out which Rosie knew what, but as soon as I was able to grasp onto what was happening, it was a really cool concept.
I don't think the next book, [bc:The Keep of Ages|31145067|The Keep of Ages (The Vault of Dreamers, #3)|Caragh M. O'Brien|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1478671683s/31145067.jpg|47550294] comes out until August, which is a long time to be waiting. hopefully, Caragh M. O'Brien continues to use the dual Rosie perspective, which was one of my favorite elements of the book. I will definitely be checking out The Keep of Ages when it comes out.
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(as Thea) met her dad. it was really sad for her to realize that her dad was actually gone and that he had been "taken over" by a crazy scientist.the way the author presents the dual perspective is really interesting. one of the perspectives is Rosie's conscious, trapped in a stranger's body. the other is Rosie's subconscious, who has now taken over their old body, as Rosie. at first, it was kind of confusing, trying to figure out which Rosie knew what, but as soon as I was able to grasp onto what was happening, it was a really cool concept.
I don't think the next book, [bc:The Keep of Ages|31145067|The Keep of Ages (The Vault of Dreamers, #3)|Caragh M. O'Brien|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1478671683s/31145067.jpg|47550294] comes out until August, which is a long time to be waiting. hopefully, Caragh M. O'Brien continues to use the dual Rosie perspective, which was one of my favorite elements of the book. I will definitely be checking out The Keep of Ages when it comes out.
bookyogi's review against another edition
3.0
This one is hard for me to rate. It was an exciting and interesting read, however it was such an unrealistic concept, too strange a leap to believe. I really do like this series, but the idea is too far fetched to believe. And with that, I will, of course, need to finish the series. On to book 3.
cheermio's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I remembered certain things better from the first book. like was the voice in Rosie's head really just a flip side of Rosie and not something else? solely in the first book. because obviously in this one they are separated into two bodies and they seem very different. as I couldn't remember specific details from the first I couldn't tell if it was because they were actually different personalities or if it was due entirely to one of them experiencing more torture than the other one.
it was interesting. I liked the Rosie in Thea more than the Rosie in Rosie. she seemed more intelligent and calm. it was especially obvious when they were in the same room. I didn't enjoy the love... what's 5 sided? although it seemed esp creepy for Tom to still be in love with Thea when she was no longer in there.
it was interesting as an exercise to explore how the same person - if in very different circumstances - how they would react and adapt. if they even are the same person.
I wonder if in the third book Rosie in Rosie will have her mined dreams reimplanted/returned and if that will change her personality again.
I didn't love it. I felt it had some flaws. I will still read the third book.
it was interesting. I liked the Rosie in Thea more than the Rosie in Rosie. she seemed more intelligent and calm. it was especially obvious when they were in the same room. I didn't enjoy the love... what's 5 sided? although it seemed esp creepy for Tom to still be in love with Thea when she was no longer in there.
it was interesting as an exercise to explore how the same person - if in very different circumstances - how they would react and adapt. if they even are the same person.
I wonder if in the third book Rosie in Rosie will have her mined dreams reimplanted/returned and if that will change her personality again.
I didn't love it. I felt it had some flaws. I will still read the third book.
hannahsophialin's review
3.0
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The second book in The Vault of Dreamers starts from the cliffhanger of sorts O’Brien left off with, though I personally think The Vault of Dreamers should've been left alone as a stand-alone. This sequel might be a little disorienting at first, as Rosa is in another body and it takes awhile to figure out what was going on.
This review was originally posted on Bookwyrming Thoughts
The second book in The Vault of Dreamers starts from the cliffhanger of sorts O’Brien left off with, though I personally think The Vault of Dreamers should've been left alone as a stand-alone. This sequel might be a little disorienting at first, as Rosa is in another body and it takes awhile to figure out what was going on.
This review was originally posted on Bookwyrming Thoughts