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novembrist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
jethrov's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
5.0
arcanepoet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
tizirk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? No
4.25
cynlee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
qjbrown96's review against another edition
5.0
I’m giving this book my personal 2023 Book of the Year Award!
If you must rely on rank to command then you've already lost your people."
"But they do serve you," Alexander said. "They hang on your every word."
"Because I have earned their respect. Rank only formalizes relationships between people, Alexander. It does not create them. One has rank because one deserves it, and if one does not deserve it, he will lose his rank.
Or his life. A man would do well to become worthy of his honors, else he will be deposed as a tyrant?"
So freaking good. The character development is at an all time high to the point where I finally connect with everyone. The battles scenes were epic in every sense of the word. But now there is serious political intrigue between the Hadrian and the Empire. He’s become to dangerous and is constantly trying to be killed whether it’s on unwinnable missions or an obvious murder attempt. Hadrian is stuck between saving himself from the people he’s fighting for and fighting the Cielcin for all mankind.
If you must rely on rank to command then you've already lost your people."
"But they do serve you," Alexander said. "They hang on your every word."
"Because I have earned their respect. Rank only formalizes relationships between people, Alexander. It does not create them. One has rank because one deserves it, and if one does not deserve it, he will lose his rank.
Or his life. A man would do well to become worthy of his honors, else he will be deposed as a tyrant?"
So freaking good. The character development is at an all time high to the point where I finally connect with everyone. The battles scenes were epic in every sense of the word. But now there is serious political intrigue between the Hadrian and the Empire. He’s become to dangerous and is constantly trying to be killed whether it’s on unwinnable missions or an obvious murder attempt. Hadrian is stuck between saving himself from the people he’s fighting for and fighting the Cielcin for all mankind.
hawkeyegonzalez's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Alright, now it's all starting to make sense. I haven't been the biggest fan of the Sun Eater series so far, and I was beginning to get worried that I was missing something that others were getting. However, with Demon in White, I'm finally starting to see why this series is getting so much praise.
It's hard to summarize what is going on in this book (and really each one in the series), because it spans such a large amount of time and touches on so many plot points. The story continues the Empire's war against the Cielcin, and the main objective this time is for Hadrian to learn more about the Quiet, but there's a lot more than just that going on.
The main part where this book succeeds over the previous ones is with pacing. There is never a dull or boring moment here, whether it's during ridiculously long and brutal battles or having conversations at the library. Each page feels important to the story, which makes the book more engrossing.
I'm also starting to finally connect with the characters. Up until now, I haven't really cared what happens to any of them. Now, I'm getting concerned about them and what happens next. Hadrian, while still pretty arrogant, is growing on me and becoming more sympathetic. However, the one that really grabbed my attention is Valka. I enjoy pretty much every scene that she's in, and her interactions with everyone, especially Hadrian, are just a delight to read.
Overall, this is an excellent book, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Although, from what I've heard, the next book is the darkest of the series, so maybe I shouldn't be.
It's hard to summarize what is going on in this book (and really each one in the series), because it spans such a large amount of time and touches on so many plot points. The story continues the Empire's war against the Cielcin, and the main objective this time is for Hadrian to learn more about the Quiet, but there's a lot more than just that going on.
The main part where this book succeeds over the previous ones is with pacing. There is never a dull or boring moment here, whether it's during ridiculously long and brutal battles or having conversations at the library. Each page feels important to the story, which makes the book more engrossing.
I'm also starting to finally connect with the characters. Up until now, I haven't really cared what happens to any of them. Now, I'm getting concerned about them and what happens next. Hadrian, while still pretty arrogant, is growing on me and becoming more sympathetic. However, the one that really grabbed my attention is Valka. I enjoy pretty much every scene that she's in, and her interactions with everyone, especially Hadrian, are just a delight to read.
Overall, this is an excellent book, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Although, from what I've heard, the next book is the darkest of the series, so maybe I shouldn't be.
pinappbuttonup's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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