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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the Extinxtion Trials and this sequel did not disappoint! Just as fast paced, action ridden as part one, while finding out a bit more about Storm's family and Piloria. Can't wait for the next part!
I enjoyed this one just as much as the first... honestly who doesn’t love dinosaurs? I so enjoy reading about the dynamics of the dinosaurs; it’s interesting to imagine how they would have functioned as a group or whilst hunting... I understand all the characters and their motivations, I enjoyed the new storyline with Storms father, and I love how even though there are aspects of romance, it’s subtle and not the main focus. Can’t wait to read the 3rd book! 4.5/5 stars for not enough dinosaurs, they’re the best part!
adventurous
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:
N/A
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Received in exchange for an honest review from Usborne Publishing UK.
Another version of this review can be found @ The Regal Critiques.
Exile, the sequel to Extinction Trials, follows Stormchaser and Lincoln as they're faced with newer challenges and hurdles in pursuit of their individual goals. While the first book left things on uncertain terms between the characters, the second book takes off with us seeing how each character is faring with the aftermath of their stay (and subsequent victory) in Piloria, the continent of dinosaurs. Does the book do justice to what the first book lead up to? Do we see more in terms of character growth in each lead? Do we have enough dinosaurs and action in this latest installment of the Extinction Trials? Does the romance amount to anything?
Well, this time, the stakes are higher- the characters stand to lose more here than they did in the first book and that itself made this one all the more thrilling. We see the struggle both Stormchaser and Lincoln go through while adapting to life after their stay in Piloria. Lincoln is focused more than ever on curing his sister Arta of the blistering plague, and Storm finds herself drawn to Arta despite herself. Things are not looking good for those who succumbed to the plague but the lack of any cure was starting to seem more and more like a ploy by the government to help control the population and hence ensure more rations to go around. When things turn out that Stormchaser and Lincoln are to return to Piloria, both are looking forward to it in spite of the horrors it reawakens in them. Lincoln, because nothing would deter him from finding a cure for the plague, and Storm, because...circumstances. Circumstances which ensure that Piloria is the safer choice for her, for the time being at least.
What I loved most about Exile was how the author built on what she'd already conjured up of the world for us. While the world-building was exceptional in book one, I still didn't feel entirely comfortable in it, if you know what I mean? But here the author herself seems at ease in the world as she explores more into it, thus ensuring that we see more about the world we've grown to love in all the right ways. I loved that we got to see more into the workings of the parliament and Earthasia in general, but this is nothing compared to the feeling of being back in Piloria- I loved it all, swamps, forests, dinosaurs and all. While we don't get a a huge amount of action with the dinosaurs, what we do get is so thrilling and gory that you couldn't possibly be wanting for more!
We are introduced to a few interesting new characters and get reacquainted with the older ones, one of which was so out of the blue that I'm still not quite over the shock of it. While Jesa ended up being a favorite (she did so resemble Storm in all the best ways!), the one character that surprised me tremendously was Reban Don. I loved how he kept us second-guessing his intentions and proved himself throughout the course of the story. Speaking of which, the familial relationships were done really well- apart from Arta and Lincoln, I loved seeing how Storm's relationship with her dad, Reban, progressed, and the same could be said about Jesa and Blaine. I am, however, not on board with a certain death involving an axe because it felt like the character was too easily done away with after he served his purpose, and I felt it was unrealistic that the main characters dealt with all things Piloria threw at them a tad too easily, but in no way did this make me enjoy the story any lesser.
One of my main complaints regarding the first book was that the romance felt unnecessary, but this time around I felt the romantic relationships were dealt with satisfactorily- primarily because they weren't given importance over the more crucial story at hand. I'm more interested in seeing how things progress in the sequel now, and I'd be happy to cheer them on, dinosaurs at their heels and all. I'm also looking forward to seeing how the other relationships progress, particularly those of Storm with Octavius, Dell and of course, Milo! I was quite bummed that we didn't see the pleiosaurus in this book and I hope the author has a satisfactory reason as to why he just - BAM - disappeared.
All in all, I'd say Exile was a more than satisfactory addition to the thrilling Extinction Trials series. While I did feel things were rushed, especially towards the end, the cliffhanger has me on my toes- I can't wait to see what the future holds for this brilliant set of characters, and I sure hope we have more of dinosaurs and Piloria in the next book!
Another version of this review can be found @ The Regal Critiques.
Exile, the sequel to Extinction Trials, follows Stormchaser and Lincoln as they're faced with newer challenges and hurdles in pursuit of their individual goals. While the first book left things on uncertain terms between the characters, the second book takes off with us seeing how each character is faring with the aftermath of their stay (and subsequent victory) in Piloria, the continent of dinosaurs. Does the book do justice to what the first book lead up to? Do we see more in terms of character growth in each lead? Do we have enough dinosaurs and action in this latest installment of the Extinction Trials? Does the romance amount to anything?
Well, this time, the stakes are higher- the characters stand to lose more here than they did in the first book and that itself made this one all the more thrilling. We see the struggle both Stormchaser and Lincoln go through while adapting to life after their stay in Piloria. Lincoln is focused more than ever on curing his sister Arta of the blistering plague, and Storm finds herself drawn to Arta despite herself. Things are not looking good for those who succumbed to the plague but the lack of any cure was starting to seem more and more like a ploy by the government to help control the population and hence ensure more rations to go around. When things turn out that Stormchaser and Lincoln are to return to Piloria, both are looking forward to it in spite of the horrors it reawakens in them. Lincoln, because nothing would deter him from finding a cure for the plague, and Storm, because...circumstances. Circumstances which ensure that Piloria is the safer choice for her, for the time being at least.
What I loved most about Exile was how the author built on what she'd already conjured up of the world for us. While the world-building was exceptional in book one, I still didn't feel entirely comfortable in it, if you know what I mean? But here the author herself seems at ease in the world as she explores more into it, thus ensuring that we see more about the world we've grown to love in all the right ways. I loved that we got to see more into the workings of the parliament and Earthasia in general, but this is nothing compared to the feeling of being back in Piloria- I loved it all, swamps, forests, dinosaurs and all. While we don't get a a huge amount of action with the dinosaurs, what we do get is so thrilling and gory that you couldn't possibly be wanting for more!
We are introduced to a few interesting new characters and get reacquainted with the older ones, one of which was so out of the blue that I'm still not quite over the shock of it. While Jesa ended up being a favorite (she did so resemble Storm in all the best ways!), the one character that surprised me tremendously was Reban Don. I loved how he kept us second-guessing his intentions and proved himself throughout the course of the story. Speaking of which, the familial relationships were done really well- apart from Arta and Lincoln, I loved seeing how Storm's relationship with her dad, Reban, progressed, and the same could be said about Jesa and Blaine. I am, however, not on board with a certain death involving an axe because it felt like the character was too easily done away with after he served his purpose, and I felt it was unrealistic that the main characters dealt with all things Piloria threw at them a tad too easily, but in no way did this make me enjoy the story any lesser.
One of my main complaints regarding the first book was that the romance felt unnecessary, but this time around I felt the romantic relationships were dealt with satisfactorily- primarily because they weren't given importance over the more crucial story at hand. I'm more interested in seeing how things progress in the sequel now, and I'd be happy to cheer them on, dinosaurs at their heels and all. I'm also looking forward to seeing how the other relationships progress, particularly those of Storm with Octavius, Dell and of course, Milo! I was quite bummed that we didn't see the pleiosaurus in this book and I hope the author has a satisfactory reason as to why he just - BAM - disappeared.
All in all, I'd say Exile was a more than satisfactory addition to the thrilling Extinction Trials series. While I did feel things were rushed, especially towards the end, the cliffhanger has me on my toes- I can't wait to see what the future holds for this brilliant set of characters, and I sure hope we have more of dinosaurs and Piloria in the next book!
Star Rating: —> 4.5 Stars [rounded up!]
This was SO much better than the first book!!! I enjoyed it SO much. DINOSAURS, PEOPLE ! This one had SO many. Survival of the fittest!
Recommend!
This was SO much better than the first book!!! I enjoyed it SO much. DINOSAURS, PEOPLE ! This one had SO many. Survival of the fittest!
Recommend!
Enjoyed it! moving straight onto the next book
adventurous
fast-paced
So I just had to finish this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat every minute! now the waiting for book three begins!!!