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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
SPICY ! what on earth will happen next!
oh man, everyone was sad :(
it was a bit predictable, and i hate when only the very end of the book gets me eager to keep turning pages and wondering where things are going, but my interest has been piqued enough to finish the series
oh man, everyone was sad :(
it was a bit predictable, and i hate when only the very end of the book gets me eager to keep turning pages and wondering where things are going, but my interest has been piqued enough to finish the series
It's amazing how this book can be so different from book 1 in how it develops yet still evoke the same feelings of wonder.
Having already introduced the complex mythology of the world and the characters in The Gilded Wolves, Chokshi jumps in headfirst into book 2. We start off seeing how the death of poor Tristan has affected everything about the lives of the rest of the characters. Everyone is separated and not really dealing with things properly. Severin in particular. They come back together for a final attempt at finding the Divine Lyrics and the Sleeping Palace where the treasures of the Forgotten House lie. But things are far from back to normal and as many secrets separate them as unite them.
New characters are introduced, old characters are shown in a new light, and the character development remains some of the best I've seen in a while. As much as there are conspiracies, secrets, and magic in this book, it's in the characters and their interactions where it shines.
Overall, a great action-packed sequel that brings all the excitement of the first book while adding a whole new layer of welcome complexity.
Be warned, the ending is a massive cliffhanger. I can't believe I have to wait who knows how long to know what happens next.
Many happy thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the early read!
Having already introduced the complex mythology of the world and the characters in The Gilded Wolves, Chokshi jumps in headfirst into book 2. We start off seeing how the death of poor Tristan has affected everything about the lives of the rest of the characters. Everyone is separated and not really dealing with things properly. Severin in particular. They come back together for a final attempt at finding the Divine Lyrics and the Sleeping Palace where the treasures of the Forgotten House lie. But things are far from back to normal and as many secrets separate them as unite them.
New characters are introduced, old characters are shown in a new light, and the character development remains some of the best I've seen in a while. As much as there are conspiracies, secrets, and magic in this book, it's in the characters and their interactions where it shines.
Overall, a great action-packed sequel that brings all the excitement of the first book while adding a whole new layer of welcome complexity.
Be warned, the ending is a massive cliffhanger. I can't believe I have to wait who knows how long to know what happens next.
Many happy thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the early read!
this, like many mid-series books, struggled to be enough. you’ve already been introduced to the characters, the plot is necessarily a go-between from the introduction first book to the conclusive final book. therefore, the middle book is focused on throwing increased obstacles and misunderstandings at our heroes. and that makes it a hard sell. the book was interesting and the characters still compelling, but it’s hard to fall in love with a book that’s trying to create as much conflict as possible while solving none. i’m excited to see what resolutions come to pass in the final novel.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
L’histoire prend forme et couleur. C’est brillant
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i thought i was going to love this because i read the first part two times and gave it five stars every time because i loved it but??? something went wrong
it's still a well written book with a really strong aesthetic game & beautiful writing (in some parts, it got a little too much in other parts) and i still like the characters, but somehow i feel like nothing happened and i read the same thing over and over again
will read the third part but i will. lower my expectations. i'M UPSET ABOUT THIS
it's still a well written book with a really strong aesthetic game & beautiful writing (in some parts, it got a little too much in other parts) and i still like the characters, but somehow i feel like nothing happened and i read the same thing over and over again
will read the third part but i will. lower my expectations. i'M UPSET ABOUT THIS
** I read an advance reader copy of this book that I won through a Goodreads giveaway. **
I think I actually enjoyed this book more than the first one. I loved the focus on the difficulty people whose parents come from very different cultures face in the world, the difficulty they have when it comes to fitting in or standing out, whichever they choose to do. The change in the main character, while jarring, fit the story very well. People do change, often in detrimental ways, when they are forced to endure horrible events. While the change made the main character much less likable (I actually detested him throughout much of the book), the redemption toward the end felt real and made up for some of his earlier actions. My one real complaint is that since this book is not even out yet, that means there will be a long wait for the next installment and I really need to know what happens next!
I think I actually enjoyed this book more than the first one. I loved the focus on the difficulty people whose parents come from very different cultures face in the world, the difficulty they have when it comes to fitting in or standing out, whichever they choose to do. The change in the main character, while jarring, fit the story very well. People do change, often in detrimental ways, when they are forced to endure horrible events. While the change made the main character much less likable (I actually detested him throughout much of the book), the redemption toward the end felt real and made up for some of his earlier actions. My one real complaint is that since this book is not even out yet, that means there will be a long wait for the next installment and I really need to know what happens next!