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hrdallos's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
erikbail's review against another edition
4.0
From the slums of India to the backstreets of Tokyo the aliens wage their silent war
verkisto's review against another edition
3.0
What made the first Io book so intriguing wasn't just the idea that we had a new character who didn't fit the host role, but that it introduced the idea of a Quasing who was working against its host. The Fall of Io goes away from that, and we're put back into a standard adventure where the advantage goes back and forth for the entire book, Roen plays a large part in the story, and we get fighting sequences described to us in tedious detail. It's like we went back to the formulaic structure Chu gave us in the Tao books, and it made for a much less engaging read.
Plus, I was under the impression this was going to be a duology, but no, it's going to be a full trilogy.
SIGH.
Still, Chu plots well, and his stories stand up well. It's at least readable, and serviceable. I'm just disappointed that he didn't follow the momentum from the first book to break out and do something a little different with this series.
Plus, I was under the impression this was going to be a duology, but no, it's going to be a full trilogy.
SIGH.
Still, Chu plots well, and his stories stand up well. It's at least readable, and serviceable. I'm just disappointed that he didn't follow the momentum from the first book to break out and do something a little different with this series.
myfrogmonster's review against another edition
5.0
Since discovering The Lives of Tao I have been captivated with Mr. Chu's world building and storytelling time and time again. And this was no exception, in fact, I think this was my favorite yet.
There are times when you read a series by an author and you think this, this was the author’s gift to his fans. This book, this story. A culmination of characters and storyline that are wrapped up in a wonderful bow just for their avid readers.
The Fall of Io felt like just such a book. So thank you Mr. Chu, intended or not, this was wonderful!
I absolutely loved the chapter introductions from Io that helped filled in the time between Rise and Fall.
Ella is spunky and wonderful, flawed with a big heart but an even bigger instinct for survival. With her, every day is an adventure. And don’t even get me started on the other characters in this book. Like I said, a gift to your devoted fans.
I will keep my fingers crossed that there will be more adventures in this world. There is certainly more story that can be told. And I look forward with bated breath for the next installment.
There are times when you read a series by an author and you think this, this was the author’s gift to his fans. This book, this story. A culmination of characters and storyline that are wrapped up in a wonderful bow just for their avid readers.
The Fall of Io felt like just such a book. So thank you Mr. Chu, intended or not, this was wonderful!
I absolutely loved the chapter introductions from Io that helped filled in the time between Rise and Fall.
Ella is spunky and wonderful, flawed with a big heart but an even bigger instinct for survival. With her, every day is an adventure. And don’t even get me started on the other characters in this book. Like I said, a gift to your devoted fans.
I will keep my fingers crossed that there will be more adventures in this world. There is certainly more story that can be told. And I look forward with bated breath for the next installment.
kevinhendricks's review against another edition
4.0
The continuing story of the Quasling from Wesley Chu's Tao series, this second installment in Io's story continues to be fun and engaging, if a little hard to leap directly into (while you don't have to read the Tao series, the backstory really helps). It's a fun read, though it is the middle-of-a-trilogy installment, so everything isn't tied up nicely.
liekeb's review against another edition
4.0
Obviously don't read this if you haven't read The Rise of Io. Really liked it as a sequel, but sad that book three isn't out (or maybe even written?) yet. I want to know what happens next!
neonila's review against another edition
4.0
This book in one sentence:
My poor love Ella really can't get a breather, can she? Wesley Chu keeps throwing obstacles in her way and, although I love reading the entire adventure, my heart feels for her so much. Other than that, I absolutely loved this book! The action, the writing and atmosphere in general was spectacular.
Also, Io continues being a trash bag, but a trash bag that I love. I certainly have a love for weird AI/alien creatures that don't really seem to get human things. It's not that Io doesn't really get them, but they just choose to only look towards their goal, without really taking into account others.
If I don't get my hands on the next book ASAP I'll cry like a small baby.
“Their stupid rules are stupid.”
My poor love Ella really can't get a breather, can she? Wesley Chu keeps throwing obstacles in her way and, although I love reading the entire adventure, my heart feels for her so much. Other than that, I absolutely loved this book! The action, the writing and atmosphere in general was spectacular.
Also, Io continues being a trash bag, but a trash bag that I love. I certainly have a love for weird AI/alien creatures that don't really seem to get human things. It's not that Io doesn't really get them, but they just choose to only look towards their goal, without really taking into account others.
If I don't get my hands on the next book ASAP I'll cry like a small baby.
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