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Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft

the_midwest_library's review

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

I quite enjoyed this continued journey of our dear friend Senlin as he hunts to find his wife. The character development especially for some of the female MCs was great. I won't give spoilers here, but it was really fantastic to see those characters grow and have such an impact on the plot. 

I think the pacing on this one was slowwww especially for the length of the book, this isn't super long but it dragged a bit in the middle. Begining and end were great though! 

One day we will find our wife hahahaha šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

bmwilhoite's review

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jenhurst's review

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3.0

3.5. Not quite as good as book 1 but still a lot of fun!

rosiereads_17's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-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

4.0

chloelouise_xiv's review

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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? Yes

3.75

benegesserwitch's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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


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8797999's review against another edition

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5.0

A really charming read, a very enjoyable and engaging book. Filled with wonderful adventures and misadventures. I enjoyed the first book in the series but this one was even better. Although a small cast of characters they are all relatable and well written. I have yet to make my mind up on one, whether they are black or a shade of grey. The next book will be very interesting indeed.

I am curious to see where it goes from here, the ending is somewhat of a cliffhanger. I have my own impression and expectation for the future books and I hope what I want to happen, does. I think it would be more fitting and I think the seeds are planted.

For me this series is the highlight of my reading year so far, quickly becoming a favourite. Bring on the next book although I may leave it a while, so much backlog.

I read this via Kindle Whispersync and the narrator was superb and really brings the characters to life and makes the book a joy to both read and listen to. The series was slow starting but after midway through book one it is nothing short of superb.

changes's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

desolation73's review

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5.0

A very unique writer but a wonderful series. Should be more known.

layspotatochips's review

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4.0

Iā€™m SO enjoying this journey.