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larkken's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mels_reading_rook's review against another edition
5.0
The cassandra sangue may be free thanks to the Others, but they're not safe yet. The girls are struggling to adapt and survive - if they want to survive, that is. So now it's up to Meg Corbyn and the human pack to understand more about the nature of blood prophets to help them follow the path Meg created. Not to mention the Humans First and Last movement that has been gaining even more traction since the previous novel, making tensions between the two races. When Lizzy, Detective Montgomery’s young daughter shows up out of nowhere, the mystery truly begins to unravel.
Once again, Anne Bishop sets up a wonderful story to the backdrop of this world that she carefully created. I enjoyed following along with Meg and her friends as they worked to discover and understand what it means to be a blood prophet because they are the girls’ only hope for survival. And as Meg learn more about herself as a blood prophet, the more she continues to develop as a character.
It was also very interesting to see a deeper insight into the Others’ cultural outlook on children as they are compared to humans. You can see how they value the children in their society as they react to more discoveries they make about the people associated with the blood prophet compounds. Even with Lizzy, a human child stranger, they treat with an amount of care and compassion, further showing how important children are to the Others. The reader is also given some insight on why the terra indigene speak the way they do and how it adds to their verbal hierarchy. These developments add more depth to an already complex species, and there is still even more to learn about them through the hints she left in the story.
It's clear that the conflict between humans and Others is going to come to a head very quickly in the near future, based on the events of this novel. With the Humans First and Last movement gaining such public traction and causing the conflicts between the two races, the Others will not stand for it much longer. As the residents of the Lakeside Courtyard are going to be the turning point of the growing tide, I look forward to seeing how Meg, Simon, and the rest influence the future of the two species.
Once again, Anne Bishop sets up a wonderful story to the backdrop of this world that she carefully created. I enjoyed following along with Meg and her friends as they worked to discover and understand what it means to be a blood prophet because they are the girls’ only hope for survival. And as Meg learn more about herself as a blood prophet, the more she continues to develop as a character.
It was also very interesting to see a deeper insight into the Others’ cultural outlook on children as they are compared to humans. You can see how they value the children in their society as they react to more discoveries they make about the people associated with the blood prophet compounds. Even with Lizzy, a human child stranger, they treat with an amount of care and compassion, further showing how important children are to the Others. The reader is also given some insight on why the terra indigene speak the way they do and how it adds to their verbal hierarchy. These developments add more depth to an already complex species, and there is still even more to learn about them through the hints she left in the story.
It's clear that the conflict between humans and Others is going to come to a head very quickly in the near future, based on the events of this novel. With the Humans First and Last movement gaining such public traction and causing the conflicts between the two races, the Others will not stand for it much longer. As the residents of the Lakeside Courtyard are going to be the turning point of the growing tide, I look forward to seeing how Meg, Simon, and the rest influence the future of the two species.
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
3.0
Solid entry into the series. Very incremental and yet interesting growth of the characters. I enjoy the progression of the other CS's stories and like that Bishop is expanding the world in a consistent manner, true to the rules she's previously outlined.
midora's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
Gah, I just love this whole series. I could listen to random day to day activities of the people in this world, I don't even need a plot because the world building is so great.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I really love this series, but I wish there wasn't so much recapping and repetition. It would be great if it was a longer time for me between reading the novels, but since I'm pretty much reading them one after another, it does get old. I still love the books, though. The story and characters are wonderful.
melindacraig87's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
I'm loving the world of the Others and seeing the mysteries that unfold between the Others, blood prophets, and humans.
Meg, the Trailblazer blood prophet is finding a way to help girls like herself. The Others are deciding on how long they can tolerate humans who continue to start violence not just with the Others but their own kind.
Meg, Simon, Montgomery, and their small group of unlikely friends are the only ones who can help keep the peace between humans and Others before extinction.
Another great story in this series!
Meg, the Trailblazer blood prophet is finding a way to help girls like herself. The Others are deciding on how long they can tolerate humans who continue to start violence not just with the Others but their own kind.
Meg, Simon, Montgomery, and their small group of unlikely friends are the only ones who can help keep the peace between humans and Others before extinction.
Another great story in this series!
nalian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0