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sydney_arcuri's review
4.0
4.5/5
EDIT: After finishing this book I and taking a few days to think about my ratings I decided to bump it up from 4 to 4.5 stars. I still stand by my opinion that I enjoyed the first book more (mostly because I enjoyed the characters more). But I still think this story is amazing.
So far I like book one better than this book. Not to say that this book was bad, I just wish we got more chapters the focused on Krushita and Aqreen instead of the many chapters that focused on Tyrak. But that's just how I feel. I cannot wait for the next book, and can't wait to see where this series goes.
EDIT: After finishing this book I and taking a few days to think about my ratings I decided to bump it up from 4 to 4.5 stars. I still stand by my opinion that I enjoyed the first book more (mostly because I enjoyed the characters more). But I still think this story is amazing.
So far I like book one better than this book. Not to say that this book was bad, I just wish we got more chapters the focused on Krushita and Aqreen instead of the many chapters that focused on Tyrak. But that's just how I feel. I cannot wait for the next book, and can't wait to see where this series goes.
ameserole's review
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
After finishing the previous book for this saga, I was really excited to jump into A Dark Queen Rises. Both books were pretty hefty and a lot happened as well. In the beginning, meaning the first book, there was a ton of people to keep track off that it hurt my brain quite easily at times. This time around, it seemed a bit easier for me. Maybe because it's an audio but who knows? It was also really interesting to see how the names were actually pronounced.. and I realized how easily I butchered them in my own mind. Oops?
Without revealing too much, this book was jam packed with action - a lot more than the first book. The pace was overall a lot better than the first one as well. Trust me, it will still have some spots here and there that are slow moving or drag a little bit but it seriously picks up right after that.
I'm definitely enjoying the heck out of these two books and I have no idea what the next one will bring me. Or when it will even be out. All I can say is that I'm really excited to dive into it. I need more adventures and sassy characters. I just need more to fall in love with.
After finishing the previous book for this saga, I was really excited to jump into A Dark Queen Rises. Both books were pretty hefty and a lot happened as well. In the beginning, meaning the first book, there was a ton of people to keep track off that it hurt my brain quite easily at times. This time around, it seemed a bit easier for me. Maybe because it's an audio but who knows? It was also really interesting to see how the names were actually pronounced.. and I realized how easily I butchered them in my own mind. Oops?
Without revealing too much, this book was jam packed with action - a lot more than the first book. The pace was overall a lot better than the first one as well. Trust me, it will still have some spots here and there that are slow moving or drag a little bit but it seriously picks up right after that.
I'm definitely enjoying the heck out of these two books and I have no idea what the next one will bring me. Or when it will even be out. All I can say is that I'm really excited to dive into it. I need more adventures and sassy characters. I just need more to fall in love with.
youfoundjoanne's review
4.0
Again, I wish he spent more time on other characters, but this one was definitely more enjoyable to read.
laurenamy's review against another edition
adventurous
2.75
I felt so disjointed from all of these characters, and it felt like there was none of the character depth that the first book had.
amess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Book focused way too much on Tyrak and not enough on Krushita the titular character.
gregdv's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
leo92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
redwavereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0