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mimimalfoyy's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
ilianaelizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
Acaso no sabíamos todos que iban a ser 5 estrellas para mi?
Pero no crean que es porque si, y listo. La cosa es que no sólo disfrute mucho la historia, sino que hubo varios, bueno varios no, TODOS los plot twists en mi caso por lo menos fueron totalmente inesperados.
Otra cosa que ame fueron las menciones a ciertos aspectos y personajes de Sombra y Hueso porque me sigue generando esa sensación de ver el grishaverse como algo inmenso donde nada está librado al azar sino que todo es parte de un entramado mayor y todo cobra sentido tarde o temprano.
Vamos a los personajes: EXQUISITOS. No se me ocurre mejor forma de nombrarlos, Kaz e Inej por favor. Inej *suspiro dramatico* qué mujer. Es una diosa y todo lo que está bien, es Espectro más bello de la galaxia. Kaz es el chico con pasado oscuro y presente entre sombras y futuro negro pero no puedo menos que amarlo. Nina tiene un carácter medio entre Alina y Genya, y me la imagino bella en todos sus aspectos. Matthias es un señor con todas las letras y me dan ganas de abrazarlo y golpearlo en igual medida. Jesper es un lindo con ira contenida y con problemas para socializar pero lo adoro y Wylan es un niño así que hay que cuidarlo porque está chiquito y me genera ternura en muchos momentos.
El final me dejo como el meme de Travolta perdido, no me lo esperaba y no me queda otra que YA mismo ir a leer Crooked Kingdom.
A esta altura si leíste lo previo es casi una obviedad recomendar el libro pero por si fui demasiado sutil, POR FAVOR leelo así puedo fangirlear con alguien porque mi corazón lo necesita desesperadamente hasta que llegue la serie y pueda fangirlear con ambas cosas.
Gracias por tanto Leigh Bardugo. Te amo.
Pero no crean que es porque si, y listo. La cosa es que no sólo disfrute mucho la historia, sino que hubo varios, bueno varios no, TODOS los plot twists en mi caso por lo menos fueron totalmente inesperados.
Otra cosa que ame fueron las menciones a ciertos aspectos y personajes de Sombra y Hueso porque me sigue generando esa sensación de ver el grishaverse como algo inmenso donde nada está librado al azar sino que todo es parte de un entramado mayor y todo cobra sentido tarde o temprano.
Vamos a los personajes: EXQUISITOS. No se me ocurre mejor forma de nombrarlos, Kaz e Inej por favor. Inej *suspiro dramatico* qué mujer. Es una diosa y todo lo que está bien, es Espectro más bello de la galaxia. Kaz es el chico con pasado oscuro y presente entre sombras y futuro negro pero no puedo menos que amarlo. Nina tiene un carácter medio entre Alina y Genya, y me la imagino bella en todos sus aspectos. Matthias es un señor con todas las letras y me dan ganas de abrazarlo y golpearlo en igual medida. Jesper es un lindo con ira contenida y con problemas para socializar pero lo adoro y Wylan es un niño así que hay que cuidarlo porque está chiquito y me genera ternura en muchos momentos.
El final me dejo como el meme de Travolta perdido, no me lo esperaba y no me queda otra que YA mismo ir a leer Crooked Kingdom.
A esta altura si leíste lo previo es casi una obviedad recomendar el libro pero por si fui demasiado sutil, POR FAVOR leelo así puedo fangirlear con alguien porque mi corazón lo necesita desesperadamente hasta que llegue la serie y pueda fangirlear con ambas cosas.
Gracias por tanto Leigh Bardugo. Te amo.
taheri1819's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
marleens's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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
5.0
This book was a 5star prediction for me and it completely held up to my high expectations. Exciting heisty plot, great characters, found family vibes, lots of POVs, excellent worldbuilding. And a bit of enemies to lovers in there as well. What’s not to like? 5 stars all the way.
joebunting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Fun story, and I love heist stories set in different genres. I don’t know why I didn’t love it, except maybe that there’s a lot of point of view characters (too many?) and the best ones (esp. Kaz) don’t change much. Still, a fun book. May love the second one more.
elizabeth_09's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
linara4522's review against another edition
5.0
NON-SPOILERS SECTION ⤵
☆Okay so this book is all about a great dangerous heist almost impossible. The main character of this amazing story is : The cold hearted and most feared gang leader in Katterdam ➡ Kaz Brecker
He is known for his ruthlessness and his deadly schemes .
Jan Van Eck a member of the Council comes to Brecker pleading his help .
A drug has been created by a man called Bo Yul-Bayur ( <-- I know strange name ) that's poisonous to human kind but powerful to Grishas . But , it does more than just amplify Grisha' powers they make them want for it , crave for it , they would do anything to get they're hands on the drug after tasting it . But afterwards just one dose of that baby and they'll become invincible . They could do things that are unimaginable , things that people would've never dreamt of .
Jan Van Eck wants Kaz Brecker to retrieve this man from the Ice Court , the most fortified and secured place that not even an insanely drunk person would suggest to wander in .
Kaz Brecker accepts with the reward of 30 million kruge if successful.
Kaz Brecker knew that to accomplish this he would need a team ;
-A convict with a thirst of revenge-
-A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager-
-A runaway with a privileged past-
-A spy known as the Wraith-
-And a Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums-
-And a thief with a gift for unlikely escapes-
☆Okay so this book is all about a great dangerous heist almost impossible. The main character of this amazing story is : The cold hearted and most feared gang leader in Katterdam ➡ Kaz Brecker
He is known for his ruthlessness and his deadly schemes .
Jan Van Eck a member of the Council comes to Brecker pleading his help .
A drug has been created by a man called Bo Yul-Bayur ( <-- I know strange name ) that's poisonous to human kind but powerful to Grishas . But , it does more than just amplify Grisha' powers they make them want for it , crave for it , they would do anything to get they're hands on the drug after tasting it . But afterwards just one dose of that baby and they'll become invincible . They could do things that are unimaginable , things that people would've never dreamt of .
Jan Van Eck wants Kaz Brecker to retrieve this man from the Ice Court , the most fortified and secured place that not even an insanely drunk person would suggest to wander in .
Kaz Brecker accepts with the reward of 30 million kruge if successful.
Kaz Brecker knew that to accomplish this he would need a team ;
-A convict with a thirst of revenge-
-A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager-
-A runaway with a privileged past-
-A spy known as the Wraith-
-And a Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums-
-And a thief with a gift for unlikely escapes-
animeetwas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
avanibb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
bookishtiff1's review against another edition
4.0
This book has been sitting on my kindle for over two years. I have tried to read it so many times but I always got to the third chapter and gave up. This time, however, I made myself continue and I've very glad I did. I did struggle to get through it and sometimes nearly gave up just because I was so confused by all the names and things but I got through it and enjoyed the book very much! Although the ending was spectacular and I want to see where Kaz and Inej go and Matthias and Nina and Jesper and Wylan happen, I don't think I will be getting the second book immediately. For now I can live without it but I hope to read it in the future at some point!