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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a fantastic romantic fantasy with actual longing, and no insta-love. I love that, while it does have romance, there is truly a larger story to tell. I also appreciate that the story is about more than romantic relationships. There are friendship and family dynamics that are just as important and gripping as the romances. I ended up enjoying this book even more than the first.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
10/10 yearning from Conor in this book and it’s the only reason I’m breathing. I loved the relationships in this book: Kel and the crew, Miriam and Lin, Aron and Lin (can’t WAIT for their adventure in the next book!). They all felt real to me, a lot of tension, guilt, and words left unsaid. You feel the characters regret when they cannot convey how they feel about one another. As the plot grew to a boiling point, I knew what was going to happen to Kel, but was pleasantly surprised he was a-ok by the end:) The ending wraps up everyone’s story well, ready to start the third book. “you are my unbreakable armor. And you will not die.” Kill me instead please
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
adventurous
mysterious
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In awe. I love these characters. I love Cassandra’s writing. I love how I can feel my heart physically ache with how much I care about these characters, and how much they care for each other.
This book caused 4 (FOUR) 45-second long wall stares in which I contemplated either crying or throwing the book at the wall, and then crying. I feel joy with every plot twist CC is so stunningly able to pull off.
The shining star of this series continues to be Kel, yet Lin and Conor are given plenty of room to grow and shine on their own (a good thing, too, seeing as we leave them at the end of the book being in new, scary, and almost equally sticky situations they have each yet to navigate before). I was shockingly moved by Lin’s goddess storyline (doubtlessly a symptom of being an agnostic Jew. It stings but oh so well).
I could not have asked for anything more from CC in this sequel, only for her to write the next 2 books as quickly as possible. A 5 star series so far. I’m utterly captivated.
This book caused 4 (FOUR) 45-second long wall stares in which I contemplated either crying or throwing the book at the wall, and then crying. I feel joy with every plot twist CC is so stunningly able to pull off.
The shining star of this series continues to be Kel, yet Lin and Conor are given plenty of room to grow and shine on their own (a good thing, too, seeing as we leave them at the end of the book being in new, scary, and almost equally sticky situations they have each yet to navigate before). I was shockingly moved by Lin’s goddess storyline (doubtlessly a symptom of being an agnostic Jew. It stings but oh so well).
I could not have asked for anything more from CC in this sequel, only for her to write the next 2 books as quickly as possible. A 5 star series so far. I’m utterly captivated.
adventurous
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
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
I started reading this book right after finishing Sword Catcher, since I liked being in this world and was excited to continue (and my library had it available!). In the end, I think I liked this book a little less than the first, but I still had a good time reading it. I wanted it to be a 5-star SO badly, but unfortunately the "I can't tell him my secrets"/"You lied to me" miscommunication trope is one of my least favorites. I was squirming at the 70% mark knowing how it was going to go downhill. I'm still not 100% sure why Kel couldn't tell Conor what was going on in the background, since none of it was actually bad.
I think this struggle with Kel is one of the reasons I wasn't as drawn to him as a character in this book. Conor & Lin were far more interesting, and their relationship was developed a lot more. Actually, I have never felt much chemistry between Kel & Antonetta and have not become invested in their success. I suppose, with the major twist at the end, their relationship is staged to develop in Book 3. I KNEW Prosper Beck was somebody we knew...but I am ashamed to say I did not figure out that it was Antonetta until she sent the necklace.
I did enjoy the romance subplot between Conor & Lin and it hurt so good.The only part I found out of character was Lin's begging at the end for Conor to save Kel's life. Saying she would be OK just being a mistress... our Lin would never. And I guess that's why it went wrong...?
I enjoyed the little alternate POV sections between chapters, and thought that was a clever way to give us glimpses at the reality of situations. It was pretty difficult keeping track of who-knows-what as everyone maneuvers around, but it kept the reading interesting. Great summer read, and I can't wait for the next one to come out!
I think this struggle with Kel is one of the reasons I wasn't as drawn to him as a character in this book. Conor & Lin were far more interesting, and their relationship was developed a lot more. Actually, I have never felt much chemistry between Kel & Antonetta and have not become invested in their success. I suppose, with the major twist at the end, their relationship is staged to develop in Book 3. I KNEW Prosper Beck was somebody we knew...
I did enjoy the romance subplot between Conor & Lin and it hurt so good.
I enjoyed the little alternate POV sections between chapters, and thought that was a clever way to give us glimpses at the reality of situations. It was pretty difficult keeping track of who-knows-what as everyone maneuvers around, but it kept the reading interesting. Great summer read, and I can't wait for the next one to come out!