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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
What a great addition to wings of fire. It sheds lots of light on Darkstalkers childhood.
In my opinion, this is Tui's best work so far. I'm a sucker for 'villainous' stories but with no real defined villain or hero ([b:Vicious|40874032|Vicious (Villains, #1)|V.E. Schwab|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1532011194s/40874032.jpg|19250870] has ruined me for all other books). This novel has by far exceeded my expectations, as I assumed it would only be a random background story.
Hell no. What I got instead was a book filled with 'what-ifs', ambition, power, and great characters.
Clearsight is awesome! so far my favourite WoF character- smart, adventurous, curious, and a worrywart. I can relate to worrying a lot. the romance sweet too; Clearsight and Darkstalker were just so dorky and cute when they were younger.
They grow up so fast.
In my opinion, this is Tui's best work so far. I'm a sucker for 'villainous' stories but with no real defined villain or hero ([b:Vicious|40874032|Vicious (Villains, #1)|V.E. Schwab|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1532011194s/40874032.jpg|19250870] has ruined me for all other books). This novel has by far exceeded my expectations, as I assumed it would only be a random background story.
Hell no. What I got instead was a book filled with 'what-ifs', ambition, power, and great characters.
Clearsight is awesome! so far my favourite WoF character- smart, adventurous, curious, and a worrywart. I can relate to worrying a lot. the romance sweet too; Clearsight and Darkstalker were just so dorky and cute when they were younger.
They grow up so fast.
The characterisation in this book was amazing! Despite the number of characters in such a short book, I felt like I'd known the likes of Whiteout, Clearsight, Indigo and Fathom far longer than one book. I can see why this book is a fan favourite and has a lot of fan content for it.
I did find the pacing flailed a little nearer the end, but it was tight otherwise. Every chapter was clearly significant to the book, and at a good speed for character progression.
A really enjoyable book, so enjoyable that I managed to overlook its minute flaws.
I did find the pacing flailed a little nearer the end, but it was tight otherwise. Every chapter was clearly significant to the book, and at a good speed for character progression.
A really enjoyable book, so enjoyable that I managed to overlook its minute flaws.
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is probs one of my faves from the series so far???? I love love he books with pre-war settings ahhHHH
But holy shit
All the characters were so GOOD
and it was super chilling after starting to read the second series when Darkstalker is reintroduced
He's so???? Idk
It's such a subtle fall from grace man
Like he was fine and I loved him until the last fourth??? And then it was like holy fuck hold on
I think the different viewpoints did a lot for the story too ahhhhh
Kept things secret but also revealed a lot about different characters
Also super violent holy fuck????? Has a nice massacre and like forced self mutilation????
LOVIN IT
But holy shit
All the characters were so GOOD
and it was super chilling after starting to read the second series when Darkstalker is reintroduced
He's so???? Idk
It's such a subtle fall from grace man
Like he was fine and I loved him until the last fourth??? And then it was like holy fuck hold on
I think the different viewpoints did a lot for the story too ahhhhh
Kept things secret but also revealed a lot about different characters
Also super violent holy fuck????? Has a nice massacre and like forced self mutilation????
LOVIN IT
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great book
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Felt good to be back in Tui T Sutherland's world since I finished the main series. Although this didn't resonated with me, I could still tell that it's one of the better written books compared to it's peers. No doubt why this a reader's favorite.
"The hardest thing about a seer," she'd said, "is that the future is always a million possibilities — I can see so many ways my life could possibly go. But the past is only one thing. Once something happens, that's it. I can't change it anymore. I can't do anything. All my possibilities narrow into one fixed life, and then we're trapped in that world. I think I can control the future, but the past — it's gone. I can't fix it anymore."
Synopsis and/or Premise:
- Over 2000 years before the events of the first Wings Of Fire book, we follow the origins of three dragons: Fathom (a young animus Seawing prince), Clearsight (a Nightwing dragonet and the most powerful seer), and Darkstalker (the forbidden offspring of a Nightwing and an Icewing, and also inherited the animus power of his father.) Different lives but fate intertwined, each of them must make their moves for the future of animus magic.
Strengths:
1. Unique narrative format.
2. Focused on riveting protagonists.
3. Beautiful slice of mystery.
4. Relevant topics/themes/allegory.
Flaws:
1. Pacing was a major flaw.
2. Not optimally written chapters.
3. A little too short.
Remarks and Rating:
- In retrospective, this was written as a middle-grade fantasy series. I'll analyze with that major factor.
- This book was THE animus book that perfectly embellished the Wings of Fire ARC 2. It's quite creative, extraordinary, and took risks (with 3 protagonists.) It stands out from the others as a result.
- I have to give praise 🙌 on the effort of crafting intriguing protagonists despite cramped into a single novel:
1. Fathom - Enveloped by guilt and fear of being an animus it destroyed his everyday living. He did got a chance to open and be 'redeemed', but his thirst for them blinded him from his utmost duty.
2. Clearsight - Overwhelmed by her enhanced future-seeing seer ability, she found it difficult to focus on the present. She learned that she needed to be more proactive.
3. Darkstalker - Growing from an unstable household, he wanted to improve his life as well as others. However, he believed his questionable means we're justified. He's a perfect example of a manipulator and sort of an Anti-Villain, and had cemented himself to be the best Wings of Fire antagonist without debate.
- I have to admit...this book cleared some confusions within book 9 and 10.
- I admired 🫡 its commentary on the topics of Power and Inhibiting Sociological Perspectives for younger audiences, among others.
- I just love every scavengers scenes (which makes me excited for Wings of Fire Legends: Dragonslayer since they were the perspectives.)
- I ♥️ Whiteout.
- I'll give this a comfortable 8/10.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced