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betherly's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book so much. Everything about it warms my heart. Maybe it’s the memories of my childhood reading of this book and loving it then, or maybe it’s just that it is, on its own, just an amazing book. Probably both.
This book continues the story of Shade from Silverwing (book #1) and his journeys looking for his father and the truth of the “bands” and Nocturna’s promise. Although I guess “technically” a children’s book, and one I read as a teenager, re-reading as an adult showed me another few levels to this book and it’s interpretations, and I felt I took away more than just an excellently written and engaging story, but also life lessons and thoughts to ponder on further about issues such as how we treat others without truly knowing them and their motives, as well as environmental issues about how we treat wildlife and nature. Captivating me from an enjoyment as well as an intellectual and world conscious perspective, I absolutely loved this book, even more so dare I say than the first, and would recommend to any reader.
This book continues the story of Shade from Silverwing (book #1) and his journeys looking for his father and the truth of the “bands” and Nocturna’s promise. Although I guess “technically” a children’s book, and one I read as a teenager, re-reading as an adult showed me another few levels to this book and it’s interpretations, and I felt I took away more than just an excellently written and engaging story, but also life lessons and thoughts to ponder on further about issues such as how we treat others without truly knowing them and their motives, as well as environmental issues about how we treat wildlife and nature. Captivating me from an enjoyment as well as an intellectual and world conscious perspective, I absolutely loved this book, even more so dare I say than the first, and would recommend to any reader.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as Silverwing, but the tying in of Maya bat mythology and the vampire bat is quite clever.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as Silverwing, but the tying in of Maya bat mythology and the vampire bat is quite clever.
jpanslabyrinthofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, Oppel's continuation of the young bat's journey had me fascinated and shocked - this book was much darker than I originally thought.
Following Shade and Marina's journey in trusting the Humans to help fulfil Nocturna's Promise, while being hunted down by Goth and the ever-present threat of a war on the horizon between bat's and owls, was utterly adventurous and gripping. There are multiple plot points and storyline that interlink and accumulate to an epic conclusion. Some answers still yet to be revealed and new story lines opened, which will hopefully be resolved in the final installment.
Seeing these young bat's go through some gruelling treatment and harsh environments was thrilling and at times, worrisome. I can see why the book teeters on the edge of Children and Teen Fiction books - there is some dark imagery and scenes that unfold. However, for an older reader, this made the book more enjoyable.
Overall, Oppel has created an amazing sequel and I'm excited to finish the series and hopefully find out all the answers I need!
Following Shade and Marina's journey in trusting the Humans to help fulfil Nocturna's Promise, while being hunted down by Goth and the ever-present threat of a war on the horizon between bat's and owls, was utterly adventurous and gripping. There are multiple plot points and storyline that interlink and accumulate to an epic conclusion. Some answers still yet to be revealed and new story lines opened, which will hopefully be resolved in the final installment.
Seeing these young bat's go through some gruelling treatment and harsh environments was thrilling and at times, worrisome. I can see why the book teeters on the edge of Children and Teen Fiction books - there is some dark imagery and scenes that unfold. However, for an older reader, this made the book more enjoyable.
Overall, Oppel has created an amazing sequel and I'm excited to finish the series and hopefully find out all the answers I need!
chanbing's review against another edition
4.0
If you read Silverwing, there is just no getting around not reading this book. This series is addicting and you must read every book to get the full effect.
naomiculberson's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
_michelle_'s review against another edition
3.0
April 2013: Had to return this to the library before I was finished, but I'll pick it up again sometime.
November 2013: This one didn't hold my interest like the first one did; my mind wandered a bit. I would have liked more about Zotz and the vampire bats, and maybe more of the bats respecting Shade, instead of being jealous he was a hero (i.e. Marina).
November 2013: This one didn't hold my interest like the first one did; my mind wandered a bit. I would have liked more about Zotz and the vampire bats, and maybe more of the bats respecting Shade, instead of being jealous he was a hero (i.e. Marina).
readwithmikey's review against another edition
4.0
A great trilogy continues! (Ironically, or perhaps knowing me very fittingly, I never read the third, haha.) (7.5)
dimandra's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
libraryoftashy's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so glad I finally get to continue this series. This book was absolutely thrilling, it was just one thing after another and it just kept me hooked right until the very end. I'm intrigued to know where the story is going to go in the 3rd book.