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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
After coming out victorious against the Fallen House and losing a member of their crew, Severin's compatriots have gone their separate ways as they all attempt to deal with the loss. Yet, in a last-minute letter from Severin, they all rush back together in order to complete one last job: find the Divine Lyrics. Assuming its just his way to avenge the one they all lost, everyone gears up, ignorant of Severin's true intentions. For in order to protect them all as he has promised, he will make them gods.
There were many things I thought were done well in this book. First, the world building was absolutely fantastic--I've never read anything like it. Second, I loved the banter between our main characters. It was fresh and fun and made the crew seem more like family, even with the differences in Severin's character in this book. I particularly delighted in Enrique's character mostly because I enjoy history as well and loved how one of the themes centered around forgotten history. Finally, the plot was interesting and unpredictable, leaving me guessing as to what was going on.
While I did mention above all the things this author did well, I just didn't really relish reading this story like I wanted to. I appreciate all of the things I said above, because like I said, they were done really well and while I can take the time to acknowledge that, I did not want to keep turning pages. I found myself bored until the last 15% of the story, and after seeing all of the glowing reviews, I have just come to the conclusion that this isn't my kind of book.
I recommend this story for YA readers and fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo and Ink, Iron, and Glass by Gwendolyn Clare since I feel like this book was a bit of a mash-up of those two stories.
There were many things I thought were done well in this book. First, the world building was absolutely fantastic--I've never read anything like it. Second, I loved the banter between our main characters. It was fresh and fun and made the crew seem more like family, even with the differences in Severin's character in this book. I particularly delighted in Enrique's character mostly because I enjoy history as well and loved how one of the themes centered around forgotten history. Finally, the plot was interesting and unpredictable, leaving me guessing as to what was going on.
While I did mention above all the things this author did well, I just didn't really relish reading this story like I wanted to. I appreciate all of the things I said above, because like I said, they were done really well and while I can take the time to acknowledge that, I did not want to keep turning pages. I found myself bored until the last 15% of the story, and after seeing all of the glowing reviews, I have just come to the conclusion that this isn't my kind of book.
I recommend this story for YA readers and fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo and Ink, Iron, and Glass by Gwendolyn Clare since I feel like this book was a bit of a mash-up of those two stories.
Amazing sequel. I did love it just as much as the first book and cannot wait for the next one!!!
Just didn't hold my attention. I think, for me, there was too much lore behind the story that was explained too quickly. Not bad, just not for me.
3.25 Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. This book is serious and darker than Gilded Wolves but still holds the charm and lightness that made me fall in love with the series. However, this book was missing something, the entire book felt like it was setting up for something big and it ended right when it was getting there.
Another fantastic book in The Gilded Wolves series. This picks up not too long after the first book ended, and our characters are still grappling with the aftereffects of what happened. There are also updates on their individual lives and experiences as they are pulled together for another caper. This latest adventure expands on the intriguing world and mysteries of the Order and the Babel fragments and artifacts, but also introduces additional layers to it: a key new magical skill, new characters, and a big revelation or two. And the ending! It's not exactly a cliffhanger, but I still cannot wait for the next book! Nevertheless, that I must do. This was one of my most anticipated reads for the year, and it did not disappoint!
A nice, fast-paced fantasy/mystery that had me eagerly turning pages. My only complaint was that the ending was a little too abrupt for my tastes and such a cliffhanger (I don't mind the cliffhanger per se but I hate having to wait for the next book). I did manage to figure out a couple twists pretty easily, but it still wasn't necessarily predictable or tropey; it was more that I watch so many thrillers and mysteries that sometimes I'm good at picking up on plot turns.
I spent most of the book wanting to smack Severin upside his head but I get it, he's dealing with trauma and fear. I still wanna smack him. Enrique and Zophia really shown in this book and I found myself really enjoying their chapters more than anything else.
Can't wait to see what happens next!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
I spent most of the book wanting to smack Severin upside his head but I get it, he's dealing with trauma and fear. I still wanna smack him. Enrique and Zophia really shown in this book and I found myself really enjoying their chapters more than anything else.
Can't wait to see what happens next!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
I tried reading this one several months ago, but I ended up marking it DNF.
Sadly, I was wrong. Or would that be gladly?
Either way, I loved everything but the end. And that’s just how it’s supposed to be.
Sadly, I was wrong. Or would that be gladly?
Either way, I loved everything but the end. And that’s just how it’s supposed to be.