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lighthuis's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pat17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
itsfreelancer's review against another edition
5.0
Let me just tell you right there. This one was phenomenal.
If you've read the first one, you'd know the young boy Tavi has finally fulfilled his dream of studying at the Academy. Thanks to avoiding the war between the Alerans and the savage Marat. However, things aren't actually going to plan.
This book made me realise how much I miss Hogwarts and every other institutional body where students are involved. The seed of the background story arc was planted in the first book but this is where it grows roots. If you thought, the Marat were barbarians, wait till you meet the foe of this one.
Tavi, now an Academ is busy doing what every other student would do. Try to fit in in a world where furies take precedent over wits. The villains of the first book (not the Marat) aren't sitting idle either. Plots under plots threaten the stability and only Amarra, Bernard and Isana are gradually drawn into a secret war of espionage and politics. If it wasn't exciting enough, the second half of the book picks up speed and refuses to decelerate.
An attack at the centre of power threatened whatever normal life our young hero had. Dangerous pacts, jail breaks and diabolical facades threatens the Realm from internal foes as much as from others. Meanwhile, an ancient enemy has risen. And you Tavi, might have been a part of it.
I didn't pause, sleep or eat. And every second was worth the time.
If you've read the first one, you'd know the young boy Tavi has finally fulfilled his dream of studying at the Academy. Thanks to avoiding the war between the Alerans and the savage Marat. However, things aren't actually going to plan.
This book made me realise how much I miss Hogwarts and every other institutional body where students are involved. The seed of the background story arc was planted in the first book but this is where it grows roots. If you thought, the Marat were barbarians, wait till you meet the foe of this one.
Tavi, now an Academ is busy doing what every other student would do. Try to fit in in a world where furies take precedent over wits. The villains of the first book (not the Marat) aren't sitting idle either. Plots under plots threaten the stability and only Amarra, Bernard and Isana are gradually drawn into a secret war of espionage and politics. If it wasn't exciting enough, the second half of the book picks up speed and refuses to decelerate.
An attack at the centre of power threatened whatever normal life our young hero had. Dangerous pacts, jail breaks and diabolical facades threatens the Realm from internal foes as much as from others. Meanwhile, an ancient enemy has risen. And you Tavi, might have been a part of it.
I didn't pause, sleep or eat. And every second was worth the time.
wanderingautumn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
mwplante's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyable second entry. Butcher has this odd mix of naive writing style and willingness to ruthlessly murder large swathes of his big casts of characters. This one peaks at almost exactly it's midpoint, then gets muddled for a while before coming together for a suitably epic conclusion. Butcher also has a special talent for planting intriguing seeds, and I'm excited to see how the next four books of the series unfold.
jinxofthedesert's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jramirez17's review against another edition
5.0
Better than the first one; couldnt put it down. Finished it in just one week
tafrito's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bit_preachy's review against another edition
4.0
Jim is great at what he does. Excited to see where the story goes but glad I'm on this ride. Such a different feel compared to the Dresden Files.
embereye's review against another edition
4.0
Well... this was a fun read. Although he has this set for when the main character is in school, this is not your typical student fantasy novel... you know what I'm talking about. Harry Potter, the Crestomanci books by Diana Wynne Jones, etc. Nothing like that. This is political intrigue, drama, sword fighting, hints of aliens and such (not sure where that might go) etc. Which means fun!