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vivivi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
Brilliant sequel! I love the little themes that come into play with accepting the choices that your friends make, the conflict between creatures of different races, and, of course, friendship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, War, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Murder
Minor: Child death, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Death
teri_b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
This was a joy to continue with the story this time round and see what the trio of three unlikely heroes go up agains in the second book in the series.
Loved their friendship, their commitment and kindness and the music that played through it all.
Loved their friendship, their commitment and kindness and the music that played through it all.
sphynxreads's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was quite a letdown of a sequel and I would've rated it lower if it weren't for the really intriguing ending. This is just as dark as the first book but leaned more into the politics of the world instead of the whimsy of Piping magic, which made this story difficult to pick back up. I still love the characters though and am looking forward to the finale.
pookykun's review
Still good, but generally felt less vibrant and inspired than the first book.
mrsquidbeak84's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
disneygirl08's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
kellyjmac's review
5.0
I was provided an early copy of this book from Netgalley but this review is all my own.
I enjoyed the first book in this series, A Darkening of Dragons, but I enjoyed the sequel even more. I found myself sneaking off to keep reading as the action was full on throughout. I loved that the book included a recap from the last book and think all series should have these since sometimes it’s been awhile since you’ve read the last.
The story picks up right where the last ended and we quickly find out what happened to Erner and get right to saving him. The story weaves through different side quests I guess you could call them by travelling to different locations where you meet all kinds of interesting characters but it all centres around the plans of the Hamelyn Piper to use obsidiac to control and rule the world. While there is a lot of hopping around, I felt like it was really well done and the entire world became more developed from the first book.
There’s magic, mysteries, secret passages, shape-shifting, griffins, dragons and battles. It feels so full you have no clue how it will be wrapped up by the end and yet it is and then again isn’t as you are left with a cliffhanger into the next book in the Songs of Magic series, A Thundering of Monsters! I am definitely attached to Patch, Wren and Barven especially the friendship and bond they have quickly formed. I desperately want to know how it will all work out from the precarious situations they have found themselves in. I’m glad to have found this series, credit to the cover artist, George Ermos, for pulling me in when I spotted the first book online.
I enjoyed the first book in this series, A Darkening of Dragons, but I enjoyed the sequel even more. I found myself sneaking off to keep reading as the action was full on throughout. I loved that the book included a recap from the last book and think all series should have these since sometimes it’s been awhile since you’ve read the last.
The story picks up right where the last ended and we quickly find out what happened to Erner and get right to saving him. The story weaves through different side quests I guess you could call them by travelling to different locations where you meet all kinds of interesting characters but it all centres around the plans of the Hamelyn Piper to use obsidiac to control and rule the world. While there is a lot of hopping around, I felt like it was really well done and the entire world became more developed from the first book.
There’s magic, mysteries, secret passages, shape-shifting, griffins, dragons and battles. It feels so full you have no clue how it will be wrapped up by the end and yet it is and then again isn’t as you are left with a cliffhanger into the next book in the Songs of Magic series, A Thundering of Monsters! I am definitely attached to Patch, Wren and Barven especially the friendship and bond they have quickly formed. I desperately want to know how it will all work out from the precarious situations they have found themselves in. I’m glad to have found this series, credit to the cover artist, George Ermos, for pulling me in when I spotted the first book online.
the_ghost_penguin_reader's review
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.25
jaime_of_gryffindor's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
This was such a fun middle grade fantasy! I loved following the characters on their adventure and found myself really enjoying reading this one. There was a bit of recapping which was definitely appreciated as I didn’t read book one. I do recommend reading this series in order so you can get to know the storyline and characters better. Overall this was an excellent middle grade read and I will be on the lookout for the first book in this series!
paulag's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.0
Another fun middle school adventure that will leave you needing more right NOW!