Reviews

Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko

thea's review against another edition

5.0

hey (with the intention of crying in your arms after finishing this touching, amazing finale)

roseduni's review against another edition

5.0

jordan ifueko is genuinely one of the best storytellers i’ve ever read. her way with words, the characters she paints, emotions she depicts which the reader has no choice but to feel- every part of this work is so masterfully done. i genuinely cannot believe this series was her debut, and am so excited to see what she brings to life next.

lauramj's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ingting's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

rachel86's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring 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

willyzita's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

anerdypumpkin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

gloeilampje's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

4.0

bookishbasma's review against another edition

5.0

Raybearer is one of my favorite books of ALL TIME so best believe my expectations for this book were sky high. And once again, Jordan Ifueko has managed to exceed every single one of those expectations.

Picking up right where Raybearer ended, Redemptor was a fast-paced whirlwind of family, love, betrayal, and magic. There's still the exceptional found family from the first book, and we see significant character development from Tarisai and the rest of the group. Tarisai struggles a lot in this book, and it's raw and intense and her growth during her journey was one of my favorite parts of this book. While Raybearer is heavy on the magic of the Ray, Redemptor explores the other magic in the world, as well as the political aspects.

I was worried for a little that this book would fall into the "second-book syndrome" and feed into easy tropes to create conflict, but I worried for nothing, because every conflict was handled with grace and respect to the original characterization of the characters. I maintain my undying love for every person in this book, especially Sanjeet!

This duology is one of my favorite things on the planet. Please read it.

I received an e-arc of this title from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

thebooktender's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

3.0