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ejharding's review against another edition
1.0
It's such a shame that I didn't like the premise to this book because AY's writing is beautiful. I stuck it out though and the end of story was very good.
ameserole's review against another edition
5.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the first book.. so it isn't really surprising that I fell in love with this one as well.
The girl the Sea Gave Back was so entertaining! It was definitely a page turner and made me fall in love with Tova and Halvard. Now I'm not really a fan of the back and forth with flashbacks because they don't always work in books. Yet, it definitely did in this one. It made everything clearer in a way that I wasn't expecting. It also made me fall even more in love with Tova's character because she is most definitely a bad ass.
Speaking of Tova, oh lord she was aammaazziinngg! She had moments when I had cheered for her because no one should be treated that way. I felt so bad for her during those moments so I was like.. ya know karma is a bitch but I feel like Tova is a bigger one when you try to cross her. Or ya know.. hit her in any way, shape, or form. YA KNOW?
Then there's Halvard, and ugh I loved his parts! I was craving more interaction between him and Tova though but I guess I can accept what I got in this book - maybe? Not quite sure on that yet. I especially want to know more about this damn cliffhanger - because hot damn, I hate those so much! UGH, I NEED MORE DAMMIT - so I'm expecting another book ASAP!
Overall, everyone should read and love this.
I loved the first book.. so it isn't really surprising that I fell in love with this one as well.
The girl the Sea Gave Back was so entertaining! It was definitely a page turner and made me fall in love with Tova and Halvard. Now I'm not really a fan of the back and forth with flashbacks because they don't always work in books. Yet, it definitely did in this one. It made everything clearer in a way that I wasn't expecting. It also made me fall even more in love with Tova's character because she is most definitely a bad ass.
Speaking of Tova, oh lord she was aammaazziinngg! She had moments when I had cheered for her because no one should be treated that way. I felt so bad for her during those moments so I was like.. ya know karma is a bitch but I feel like Tova is a bigger one when you try to cross her. Or ya know.. hit her in any way, shape, or form. YA KNOW?
Then there's Halvard, and ugh I loved his parts! I was craving more interaction between him and Tova though but I guess I can accept what I got in this book - maybe? Not quite sure on that yet. I especially want to know more about this damn cliffhanger - because hot damn, I hate those so much! UGH, I NEED MORE DAMMIT - so I'm expecting another book ASAP!
Overall, everyone should read and love this.
daylajane's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
smile_muse13's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed Sky in the Deep and looked forward to returning to this world, but I really struggled to get into this one. While I found Tova's character and story intriguing, I could have done without Halvard's character. This book left more to be desired. I gave this book 3 stars because I appreciated Tova's story.
ajackson42's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
katrinemolsen's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
shxwnx's review against another edition
4.0
this book was slow paced but really enjoyable !
i loved how the idea of fate played a part in it and i liked how everything unfolded
4/5
i loved how the idea of fate played a part in it and i liked how everything unfolded
4/5
mbrykow's review against another edition
I listened to this on audiobook at the narrators definitely made this book more interesting than it really was. With that said, I still had a hard time following the characters and understanding the dynamics of the world they live in. Got about 75% through and finally gave up.