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manaledi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book suffered from classic middle of a trilogy syndrome in setting up the drama to come. I didn't remember much of book one, so some of the context and stress points were missing. As usual, I'm unconvinced by the burgeoning love triangle, but I understand it as a plot point.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and War
ruby_12's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book was pretty good for a sequel. The world building of tulan was at a degree and the aftermath of the events in the first was written well at a moderate pace. The change in character mindsets and personality was properly justified and relevant to the ongoing story. The plot twists and revelations were actually done great. It was unpredictable and rightfully changed the course of the story.
The platonic relationships and the romance was when the author peeked. The povs of the characters during this, the dialouge was all written so beautifully. The backstories and the pasts were well thought out. The last few chapters set a good plot for the next book and leaves the reader thinking of all possibilities to the next story.
Overall, this was a good sequel. I’ve only given it this rating because it’s a sequel and the remaining story is still left. This book deserves praise but there’s a lot more the reader is yet to see, and that’s reserved for the third book.
This current book was one of the author’s better works. It goes to show how the story matters more than the length. I hope we get to see more of this in the next book.
The platonic relationships and the romance was when the author peeked. The povs of the characters during this, the dialouge was all written so beautifully. The backstories and the pasts were well thought out. The last few chapters set a good plot for the next book and leaves the reader thinking of all possibilities to the next story.
Overall, this was a good sequel. I’ve only given it this rating because it’s a sequel and the remaining story is still left. This book deserves praise but there’s a lot more the reader is yet to see, and that’s reserved for the third book.
This current book was one of the author’s better works. It goes to show how the story matters more than the length. I hope we get to see more of this in the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence
Minor: Murder and Death of parent
kassidyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, and War
chaptersofamylea's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
"What is your name?"
"Of all the non sequiturs. Why do you need to know my
name?”
"So that I may hate you more informally."
3/3.5 ⭐️
Did I enjoy the banter between Cyrus and Alizeh? Yes. Did I love the scenes with the side characters, especially sassy Hazan? Yes. Do I wish this didn’t fall into ‘just a filler sequel trap and wish it was fleshed out more’? YES! It was simply okay but could’ve been great.
TWs: death of parents, kidnap, blackmail, torture
"Of all the non sequiturs. Why do you need to know my
name?”
"So that I may hate you more informally."
3/3.5 ⭐️
Did I enjoy the banter between Cyrus and Alizeh? Yes. Did I love the scenes with the side characters, especially sassy Hazan? Yes. Do I wish this didn’t fall into ‘just a filler sequel trap and wish it was fleshed out more’? YES! It was simply okay but could’ve been great.
TWs: death of parents, kidnap, blackmail, torture
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Death of parent and Kidnapping
sam_wal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
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