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friedatweehuysen's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Strong and powerful story. Friends and enemies get blended and crossed over. New friends are made and support given in strange ways. So good!
otterforce's review
5.0
Even after reading, I'm still thinking about the world from this series and where things will go next. This book picks up on Elke's adventures and again manages to ratchet up the stakes--though I have a feeling the next one is really going to be one hell of a ride.
From technologically enhanced dogs to young kids exploring their world, this book offers a range of POVs and yet they all feel spot on. You never feel lost between head hopping. Details and perceptions change and you get the story from multiple angles. It's a great balance that kept me counting minutes until I could get back to the book and read some more.
With the dynamic languages, distinct cultures and strong personalities, the world established in the first book really comes alive in this second installment. It's just different enough to be whimsical but familiar enough that you can make pictures in your head. Can't wait to see what's in store for Elke next!
From technologically enhanced dogs to young kids exploring their world, this book offers a range of POVs and yet they all feel spot on. You never feel lost between head hopping. Details and perceptions change and you get the story from multiple angles. It's a great balance that kept me counting minutes until I could get back to the book and read some more.
With the dynamic languages, distinct cultures and strong personalities, the world established in the first book really comes alive in this second installment. It's just different enough to be whimsical but familiar enough that you can make pictures in your head. Can't wait to see what's in store for Elke next!
blobaloo's review
3.0
This world is really interesting. The thing that bothered me was just kids being annoying kids. I dropped the book at 70% and didn't touch it for 3 months until I pushed myself to finish it. I just didn't want to follow a bunch of kids.
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