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mysticdreamer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Sleeping Gods when I read it. But, as is often the case, it took me too long to get to this one, and I forgot a lot. I even forgot what happened to Rose! Thankfully, it all came back to me soon enough. The plot details, anyway.
The reason I mention this is because it felt like I was getting to know the characters all over again. And this new Rose seemed to be having an existential crisis, while there was an actual crisis going on in the world, thanks to aliens deciding to invade. And she was such a downer for most of the novel! There's some apocalyptic shit going on, Rose! Your crisis of identity and purpose is not important!
Rose is one of the reasons I didn't enjoy this book as much as I might have. I did like most of the developments in the novel, though. I loved the pace. I loved that the author didn't hold any punches and that the book was non-stop action with high stakes.
And despite the issues I had with Rose, there were characters I liked. First and foremost, the nameless interviewer who seems detached but cares quite a bit, who seems omniscient but isn't, and who presents a formal and monotonous persona but is actually quite sassy. Favourite character in the series, without a doubt. Closely followed by Kara and Vincent. I like them both equally, but sometimes one more than the other?
There was also the addition of a General. He didn't have as big of a role but I liked what I got. The ten-year-old girl who was introduced... couldn't stand her. She was very annoying, and I wanted her to go away.
Anyway, this was a good book. But I enjoyed the first two-thirds of it more than the final third. The author made certain choices with the plot, and with how some chapters were written, that I didn't like. There's was a scene, for example, that was in the book three times, from three different perspectives. I found it unnecessary. And again, I just didn't like some of the developments.
It's because of that, and because of some mixed reviews, that I don't think I'm going to be reading the third book. Maybe I'd like it, maybe I wouldn't. And it's not a hard no on reading it, but I have a good feeling associated with these two books (for the most part), and I want to keep those. I've had too many series' ruined for me because of a bad third book. If I do read it... it'll likely end up on the blog, so you'll know. Right now, I have no plans to continue the series.
The reason I mention this is because it felt like I was getting to know the characters all over again. And this new Rose seemed to be having an existential crisis, while there was an actual crisis going on in the world, thanks to aliens deciding to invade. And she was such a downer for most of the novel! There's some apocalyptic shit going on, Rose! Your crisis of identity and purpose is not important!
Rose is one of the reasons I didn't enjoy this book as much as I might have. I did like most of the developments in the novel, though. I loved the pace. I loved that the author didn't hold any punches and that the book was non-stop action with high stakes.
And despite the issues I had with Rose, there were characters I liked. First and foremost, the nameless interviewer who seems detached but cares quite a bit, who seems omniscient but isn't, and who presents a formal and monotonous persona but is actually quite sassy. Favourite character in the series, without a doubt. Closely followed by Kara and Vincent. I like them both equally, but sometimes one more than the other?
There was also the addition of a General. He didn't have as big of a role but I liked what I got. The ten-year-old girl who was introduced... couldn't stand her. She was very annoying, and I wanted her to go away.
Anyway, this was a good book. But I enjoyed the first two-thirds of it more than the final third. The author made certain choices with the plot, and with how some chapters were written, that I didn't like. There's was a scene, for example, that was in the book three times, from three different perspectives. I found it unnecessary. And again, I just didn't like some of the developments.
It's because of that, and because of some mixed reviews, that I don't think I'm going to be reading the third book. Maybe I'd like it, maybe I wouldn't. And it's not a hard no on reading it, but I have a good feeling associated with these two books (for the most part), and I want to keep those. I've had too many series' ruined for me because of a bad third book. If I do read it... it'll likely end up on the blog, so you'll know. Right now, I have no plans to continue the series.
martyx's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
almasry's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
jowithtwoiis's review against another edition
2.0
DNF. I don't know about this book. It just started getting boring
and I hated the lady with the stutter that had created a child from the genetic material of the two pilots and then hid their child from them. There aren't words in human language to describe what utter trash that lady is.
and I hated the lady with the stutter that had created a child from the genetic material of the two pilots and then hid their child from them. There aren't words in human language to describe what utter trash that lady is.
soradsauce's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? No
5.0
kfish97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
3.75
lianonka's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ezrasupremacy's review against another edition
5.0
as i’ve already stated in my review of book one i hate sci-fi but MAN did i love this.
book #2 was definitely a lot more of what i would call sci-fi than book #1 (and maybe apocalyptic? it definitely felt like it!), and i think i had a bit trouble getting used to that in the beginning and not just thinking “wow, that’s kinda ridiculous”, but by the end it had me fully in its grips and at the edge of my seat.
i don’t think i have much to say about the actual things that happened in this book except, and this is where the spoiler warning comes into play, why did they have to kill off mr. bold text… my babygirl. it’s very typical of me to get obsessed with the character that’s like, the least personable. anyway, i was devastated when he died.
also when they found out the truth about the human-alien heritage and the true intentions of the aliens, and what mr. burns position really is… goosebumps!
and that end… oh i cannot even begin to describe how hyped i am to find out what they’re doing now that they are (probably?) in space and ACTUALLY going to meet the aliens (i am assuming), going to start reading book #3 right away, see ya.
book #2 was definitely a lot more of what i would call sci-fi than book #1 (and maybe apocalyptic? it definitely felt like it!), and i think i had a bit trouble getting used to that in the beginning and not just thinking “wow, that’s kinda ridiculous”, but by the end it had me fully in its grips and at the edge of my seat.
i don’t think i have much to say about the actual things that happened in this book except, and this is where the spoiler warning comes into play, why did they have to kill off mr. bold text… my babygirl. it’s very typical of me to get obsessed with the character that’s like, the least personable. anyway, i was devastated when he died.
also when they found out the truth about the human-alien heritage and the true intentions of the aliens, and what mr. burns position really is… goosebumps!
and that end… oh i cannot even begin to describe how hyped i am to find out what they’re doing now that they are (probably?) in space and ACTUALLY going to meet the aliens (i am assuming), going to start reading book #3 right away, see ya.