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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Fantastic world building. I don't remember much about the story, truth be told, but I remember thinking the setting was very unique and creative.
I feel really bad about this rating... I absolutely love Anne Bishop, but this one was just pretty sad all around. It seemed like she spent too much time having her characters chat sarcastically rather than furthering the plot, and what little did happen wasn't anywhere near as interesting as the Anne Bishop I'm used to.
The ending was interesting enough, but the vast majority of the book I found to be fairly boring and concentrated way too much on explaining the magic over and over again (I understood it with the first book, but for some reason she felt like she had to keep drilling it into my head. Definitely was a bit tiresome).
She really would have been better off beefing up the first in the series, [book:Sebastian], and keeping it to one volume. It felt like a whole bunch of filler except for the last 40-ish pages, and a few bits in the middle of the book. A sad disappointment.
The ending was interesting enough, but the vast majority of the book I found to be fairly boring and concentrated way too much on explaining the magic over and over again (I understood it with the first book, but for some reason she felt like she had to keep drilling it into my head. Definitely was a bit tiresome).
She really would have been better off beefing up the first in the series, [book:Sebastian], and keeping it to one volume. It felt like a whole bunch of filler except for the last 40-ish pages, and a few bits in the middle of the book. A sad disappointment.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Neste livro encontramos Glorianna Belladonna um pouco mais humana e "tocável".Deixa de ser aquela pessoa que aparece fugazmente para uma pessoa a quem acompanhamos os pensamentos, as emoções e os medos. Quando Belladonna conhece Michael o seu coração inflama completamente. Só que Michael ainda tem de correr muito para conseguir o seu amor!
Gostei muito de rever o Sebastian (se bem que não bastou para matar saudades), que continua mordaz e protector. E foi uma das únicas coisas boas do livro.
Penso que este livro ficou muito aquém das minhas expectativas porque se tornou chato e eu só via as palavras a passarem e a passarem sem nada de importante acontecer. E uma das coisas que mais me interessou (a história da Guerreira) ficou por contar. Grande falha.
A escrita de Anne Bishop continua viciante mas, como já disse, o livro é tão chato que até me fartei. E demorei mais dois dias a ler o livro do que o normal.
Até tenho medo de pegar no livro "Ponte de Sonhos". Será que me vou decepcionar mais uma vez?!?
Gostei muito de rever o Sebastian (se bem que não bastou para matar saudades), que continua mordaz e protector. E foi uma das únicas coisas boas do livro.
Penso que este livro ficou muito aquém das minhas expectativas porque se tornou chato e eu só via as palavras a passarem e a passarem sem nada de importante acontecer. E uma das coisas que mais me interessou (a história da Guerreira) ficou por contar. Grande falha.
A escrita de Anne Bishop continua viciante mas, como já disse, o livro é tão chato que até me fartei. E demorei mais dois dias a ler o livro do que o normal.
Até tenho medo de pegar no livro "Ponte de Sonhos". Será que me vou decepcionar mais uma vez?!?
I liked the first book in this series ok, but couldn't even finish this one. The titular character had a somewhat interesting and likable inner monologue but her interactions with other people were just immature and stupid. I've read other reviews talking about the characters - even those likable in the previous book - acted like spoiled children.
I couldn't make it through this book. I stopped halfway through when Belladonna was stupid and immature again for the millionth time. I just no longer cared what happened to her.
I couldn't make it through this book. I stopped halfway through when Belladonna was stupid and immature again for the millionth time. I just no longer cared what happened to her.
I enjoyed this story so much. Belladonna fights so hard for those under her protections. The Eater of Worlds is a worthy adversary and so far there doesn't seem to be any clear path to its destruction. Michael has heard the hearts call that went out during the judgement of the Dark Guides, but while he recognizes its' importance, its' meaning is still unclear to him. He knows he has a gift, but many in his part of the world see it as a curse and he must always be careful. But something dark is infiltrating parts of the world he considers his and his talent seems to be the only thing keeping it out at times. But in his dreams he sees a woman who could be the difference he needs.
The way this story intertwined was really great. You have two separate areas, that know nothing of each other, being drawn together because of a calling between two people and an ancient evil that doesn't know boundaries. It will take both sides of the world to find the answer and the love between Michael and Belladonna to save what everyone holds dear.
I adore Anne Bishops writing so much. Her world building is second to none and this story kills you in all the right ways. I loved this story and my heart hurt for Belladonna and Michael and their impossible choices. It was really satisfying and I look forward to the third book in the series.
The way this story intertwined was really great. You have two separate areas, that know nothing of each other, being drawn together because of a calling between two people and an ancient evil that doesn't know boundaries. It will take both sides of the world to find the answer and the love between Michael and Belladonna to save what everyone holds dear.
I adore Anne Bishops writing so much. Her world building is second to none and this story kills you in all the right ways. I loved this story and my heart hurt for Belladonna and Michael and their impossible choices. It was really satisfying and I look forward to the third book in the series.
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with [a:Anne Bishop|26897|Anne Bishop|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1237258217p2/26897.jpg]. I usually find her stuff so readable I lose sleep to read it, even as I want to criticize the Good vs Evil in the stories.
This one was as readable as usual but this world doesn't grab me as much as The World of the Others series. I will probably read the rest of the series, but I won't stay up all night to do so.
This one was as readable as usual but this world doesn't grab me as much as The World of the Others series. I will probably read the rest of the series, but I won't stay up all night to do so.
This book is all about discovering your strengths and who you are and who you are meant to be. Belladonna has always known she is the only one who can take on the Eater of the World. She is the only Guide of the Heart and Landscaper with the power and the connection to Ephemera to take It out of the world and stop it from destroying the Light. She thought when the Eater destroyed the Landscapers school (in book 1--Sebastian) that she was the only Landscaper left holding Ephemera together, but what she discovers in this book is that there are others in distant parts of the land. Others who do not know who they are or what their true power is. They have been holding their parts of the world together without training and knowledge. She meets two of these in Caitlin and Michael. She must help train and guide them as they help hold the Ephemera against The Eater of the World. Along the way she discovers that Michael is her dream lover, the man she has always wanted, the other half of her heart, and he shows her the knowledge of just how to destroy the Eater. But that knowledge may also destroy her.
How I love Anne Bishop's books. She weaves this world and these characters together and makes them into such a rich story. I love the uniqueness of this world. Belladonna is a wonderful, strong, beautiful woman who knows what has to be done, is scared yes, but does it for the good of the world. I love that she has a great support system and family because this book is about family and being accepted for who you are and loved for who you are in your heart. That love and acceptance will ultimately save you and the world. I can't wait to read the next book!
How I love Anne Bishop's books. She weaves this world and these characters together and makes them into such a rich story. I love the uniqueness of this world. Belladonna is a wonderful, strong, beautiful woman who knows what has to be done, is scared yes, but does it for the good of the world. I love that she has a great support system and family because this book is about family and being accepted for who you are and loved for who you are in your heart. That love and acceptance will ultimately save you and the world. I can't wait to read the next book!
YESSSS! The world, characters, and story continue in this amazing sequel to Sebastian. I am in LOVE!!