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rosy_posy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
Very torn as I hoped to see more from Harper and Rhen, but loved the introduction of Tycho and Grey actually focusing on himself. However, I was I was less interested in Grey/LiaMara when there'd been hints of Grey/Harper and Grey forgetting that Rhen was so loyal to him too. The whipping did feel in character though and I think it demonstrated Rhen's state of mind really well. Jake and Noah get an honourable mention, but disappointed at lack of Harper!
dannywithaygreenlikethecolor's review against another edition
4.0
"Maybe we should beat the crap out of you again and see what happens, " says Jacob.
Grey gives him a level look. "TRY."
"Don't joke about that," Noah snaps.
"Must you men make everything about violence?" I say. (Lia Mara)
"Not everything can be solved by the edge of a sword. "
4.5 Stars
Honestly, i loved this book. I love the different POV in this book and the diversity with new characters and different cities as well as cultures like Syhl Shallow. The magic is not seen as at a negative context in the most part of this book as opposed to ACSDAL which we all know why Rhen hated magic. I feel like because the magic is seen as a positive context especially since Rhen brother uses magic therefore EMBERFALL HAS MAGIC PEOPLE. MAGIC CAN BE USED NEGATVELY AND POSITIVELY. I love the character developments throughout this novel with IIsaik, Lia Mara, Nolla Verin, Jake, Tycho, and even Grey. Karis Luran reminded me of Delores Umbridge from HP, and we all know that bitch had to die. One of the things I love the most about Brigid's writing is she casually writes in a cliffhanger with not a lot of emotion behind it BUT action instead like Rhen shaking like a leaf at the end and making a deal with the devil. ACSDAL was the same in regards to Grey running away from the truth and attempting to save Emberfall instead of the boys talking about how they feel. "Not everything can be solved by the edge of a sword. " is the central theme in this book and i think it could benefit our society climate as well right now.
Grey gives him a level look. "TRY."
"Don't joke about that," Noah snaps.
"Must you men make everything about violence?" I say. (Lia Mara)
"Not everything can be solved by the edge of a sword. "
4.5 Stars
Honestly, i loved this book. I love the different POV in this book and the diversity with new characters and different cities as well as cultures like Syhl Shallow. The magic is not seen as at a negative context in the most part of this book as opposed to ACSDAL which we all know why Rhen hated magic. I feel like because the magic is seen as a positive context especially since Rhen brother uses magic therefore EMBERFALL HAS MAGIC PEOPLE. MAGIC CAN BE USED NEGATVELY AND POSITIVELY. I love the character developments throughout this novel with IIsaik, Lia Mara, Nolla Verin, Jake, Tycho, and even Grey. Karis Luran reminded me of Delores Umbridge from HP, and we all know that bitch had to die. One of the things I love the most about Brigid's writing is she casually writes in a cliffhanger with not a lot of emotion behind it BUT action instead like Rhen shaking like a leaf at the end and making a deal with the devil. ACSDAL was the same in regards to Grey running away from the truth and attempting to save Emberfall instead of the boys talking about how they feel. "Not everything can be solved by the edge of a sword. " is the central theme in this book and i think it could benefit our society climate as well right now.
mslelouch's review against another edition
2.0
For the good of Emberfall, for the good of all. Well that was a disappointment
unnaisa's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it. I don't love it for some reason, but it was a solid read.
The plot was... travelling through the woods, for the most part. Some stuff happened toward the ending, though, so it wasn't too bad.
There were plenty of new characters, for that matter. Tycho was alright. Lia Mara was also alright. Not too annoying, but not my favourite; she could have been better. And Iisak... what? Where did he come from??
I liked getting to know Grey more, and finding out what he is, but I really, really wished Rhen and Harper had some chapters in this book.
I didn't like how Rhen was made out to be a villain, though, because the guy deserves some slack. I'm not excusing what he did, though, because it was pretty awful. That being said, I get where it comes from.
So, it was good. Not the best, but good.
The plot was... travelling through the woods, for the most part. Some stuff happened toward the ending, though, so it wasn't too bad.
There were plenty of new characters, for that matter. Tycho was alright. Lia Mara was also alright. Not too annoying, but not my favourite; she could have been better. And Iisak... what? Where did he come from??
I liked getting to know Grey more, and finding out what he is, but I really, really wished Rhen and Harper had some chapters in this book.
I didn't like how Rhen was made out to be a villain, though, because the guy deserves some slack. I'm not excusing what he did, though, because it was pretty awful. That being said, I get where it comes from.
So, it was good. Not the best, but good.
ummaima's review against another edition
3.0
I really don't have too much to say about this one lmao.
It was good. It wasn't great and it wasn't particularly memorable. It was interesting in the start but it got rather slow towards the end and I was counting pages till it was finished. I practically skimmed it.
I liked Tycho. And I liked Iisak. Lia Mara was alright. Grey was marginally better.
I miss Harper and Rhen tbh. I wish there was more focus on them. Rhen deserves better and Grey should just stop.
“The most dangerous person at the party is always the girl sitting alone with a book.”
slay ig
IN CONCLUSION......... not the best, but I still have hope for the next one.
It was good. It wasn't great and it wasn't particularly memorable. It was interesting in the start but it got rather slow towards the end and I was counting pages till it was finished. I practically skimmed it.
I liked Tycho. And I liked Iisak. Lia Mara was alright. Grey was marginally better.
I miss Harper and Rhen tbh. I wish there was more focus on them. Rhen deserves better and Grey should just stop.
“The most dangerous person at the party is always the girl sitting alone with a book.”
slay ig
IN CONCLUSION......... not the best, but I still have hope for the next one.
lukas_718's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sassypiratecollector's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
Disappointing Sequel
Found myself disappointed with the 2nd installment in the series.
I had expected a deeper plot development and expansive world building which were regrettably unmet.
While I still love Grey, the overall world-building feels remarkably shallow and underdeveloped.
And I would have loved to seen a stronger female character than Lia Mara to balance out Grey.
The narrative fails to evolve beyond the foundations laid in the first book, leaving a sense of unfulfilled potential.
Sad to leave a series which could've evolved into something richer and deeper than what we were given.
Found myself disappointed with the 2nd installment in the series.
I had expected a deeper plot development and expansive world building which were regrettably unmet.
While I still love Grey, the overall world-building feels remarkably shallow and underdeveloped.
And I would have loved to seen a stronger female character than Lia Mara to balance out Grey.
The narrative fails to evolve beyond the foundations laid in the first book, leaving a sense of unfulfilled potential.
Sad to leave a series which could've evolved into something richer and deeper than what we were given.
fredav's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the first book in this series and really thought I would love this one just as much. It would be a 3.5 probably. But it ended up being a it of a let down for me.
It was an easy read but I keep having to push myself to pick it up as I was just not connecting with the characters. The perspectives of Grey and Lia Mara were not as interesting to me. I did enjoy getting to know Grey more in this book but his perspective was a bit dull. Lia Mara just felt like another "Harper" in many ways. My favourite character was probably the scraver and I hope he plays a major roll in the last book in the series.
The ending of the book did pick up and now I'm looking forward to finishing out the series but for the most part there was not much that happened in this book. I think middle book syndrome hit it a bit. There was a lack of communication throughout the whole book and I think a lot of the issues would have been resolved if people had just spoken to one another. Hoping the conclusion to this series is better.
It was an easy read but I keep having to push myself to pick it up as I was just not connecting with the characters. The perspectives of Grey and Lia Mara were not as interesting to me. I did enjoy getting to know Grey more in this book but his perspective was a bit dull. Lia Mara just felt like another "Harper" in many ways. My favourite character was probably the scraver and I hope he plays a major roll in the last book in the series.
The ending of the book did pick up and now I'm looking forward to finishing out the series but for the most part there was not much that happened in this book. I think middle book syndrome hit it a bit. There was a lack of communication throughout the whole book and I think a lot of the issues would have been resolved if people had just spoken to one another. Hoping the conclusion to this series is better.