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candiecane333's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Loved this book in the series. I like Rook's story & characters arc more than Rowan's🤣
nairam1173's review
why did I read all of these
whyyyyyyyyyyyy
(that said, there's a short story version of this in Yolen's collection and I really liked that)
whyyyyyyyyyyyy
(that said, there's a short story version of this in Yolen's collection and I really liked that)
mackle13's review
4.0
3.5
Continuing the Rowan Hood series, I was a bit reticent to pick up this installment. I've been a bit meh about this series overall, and haven't really gotten into the whole 'each book being about the backstory of a different character' thing.
Added to that the fact that Rook, while an interesting character, has always been on the periphery, and I didn't really know what to expect from this book.
That said - it ended up being one of my, if not thee, favorites of the series. Rook's story is touching and sad, and his character transformation is one of the most natural of the stories so far.
It's still lacking the connection with the wider world at large, though we did have the introduction of Tod, the Sheriff's son, who was an interesting parallel for Rook.
As to the other characters, Rowan continues strong, though Beau and Lionel are a bit annoying with their bickering and whatnot - though there were some nice moments with Beau and Rook.
Most pleasantly Robin came across as more heroic in this book than the others. He had that mixture of strength and gentleness, and wasn't as much of a flippant git as he often was in the earlier books. Much improvement all around.
I'm curious as to how the last book in the series will tie everything off. Time will tell, I suppose.
Continuing the Rowan Hood series, I was a bit reticent to pick up this installment. I've been a bit meh about this series overall, and haven't really gotten into the whole 'each book being about the backstory of a different character' thing.
Added to that the fact that Rook, while an interesting character, has always been on the periphery, and I didn't really know what to expect from this book.
That said - it ended up being one of my, if not thee, favorites of the series. Rook's story is touching and sad, and his character transformation is one of the most natural of the stories so far.
It's still lacking the connection with the wider world at large, though we did have the introduction of Tod, the Sheriff's son, who was an interesting parallel for Rook.
As to the other characters, Rowan continues strong, though Beau and Lionel are a bit annoying with their bickering and whatnot - though there were some nice moments with Beau and Rook.
Most pleasantly Robin came across as more heroic in this book than the others. He had that mixture of strength and gentleness, and wasn't as much of a flippant git as he often was in the earlier books. Much improvement all around.
I'm curious as to how the last book in the series will tie everything off. Time will tell, I suppose.
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