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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I was not entirely sure what to expect from this book. The first book had a very clear storyline and plot and also a very clear ending. If someone had told me that it was a stand alone, I would have believed them. I was therefore both excited and terrified to pick up this second book. Excited because I loved the first book. Terrified because I was afraid this book would ruin it.
But, after finishing this book I can let out a relieved breath. This book was just as thrilling as the first book. Especially because it really builds on the first book. Because this entire story is about consequences, about dealing with the aftermath of things, about securing a future based on very muddy ground. And it does a brilliant job at it.
Both because Dylan and Tristan really have to learn how to live their lives, how to live it together, how to deal with their shared experience and all the new experiences that will come. And because we get to know a new character, Susanna, who makes the consequences even more feelable and visible. It lead to a heartbreaking finale that moved me to the edge of my seat.
And on top of that McFall has an amazing writing style that really works great with these characters, this world and this story. It just fits. It’s in a way magical and special and enchanting, but it’s also raw and real and to the point. It makes it easy to create vivid images of what’s going on and to build a connection with the characters.
I’m really excited and terrified for the third book though, because once again, this book had a pretty solid ending. I promise to read it before the end of the year!
But, after finishing this book I can let out a relieved breath. This book was just as thrilling as the first book. Especially because it really builds on the first book. Because this entire story is about consequences, about dealing with the aftermath of things, about securing a future based on very muddy ground. And it does a brilliant job at it.
Both because Dylan and Tristan really have to learn how to live their lives, how to live it together, how to deal with their shared experience and all the new experiences that will come. And because we get to know a new character, Susanna, who makes the consequences even more feelable and visible. It lead to a heartbreaking finale that moved me to the edge of my seat.
And on top of that McFall has an amazing writing style that really works great with these characters, this world and this story. It just fits. It’s in a way magical and special and enchanting, but it’s also raw and real and to the point. It makes it easy to create vivid images of what’s going on and to build a connection with the characters.
I’m really excited and terrified for the third book though, because once again, this book had a pretty solid ending. I promise to read it before the end of the year!
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
It was alright, I loved the first book so much and this one was somewhat a let down. But I will read the third one and I hope it will change my mind on the trilogy in a whole
4/5 REREAD
I was hesitant to read this book because I’ve read it in the past and I didn’t enjoy it. But now, after rereading I am enjoying the plot and where it is heading. Thought I wish there was more to the world building and for the characters to almost slow down and get to know them more instead of them having to run from one thing to the next
It was alright, I loved the first book so much and this one was somewhat a let down. But I will read the third one and I hope it will change my mind on the trilogy in a whole
4/5 REREAD
I was hesitant to read this book because I’ve read it in the past and I didn’t enjoy it. But now, after rereading I am enjoying the plot and where it is heading. Thought I wish there was more to the world building and for the characters to almost slow down and get to know them more instead of them having to run from one thing to the next
dinaz24's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
miisjess's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
booksinreallife's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Great sequel! Feels like a good ending even though there’s a third book.
tabby2920's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
rhiannadanielle's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
eabs3k's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
libramente's review against another edition
3.0
2.5⭐
Non mi sento di dare un’insufficienza ma neanche una sufficienza piena a questo secondo libro: la storia ha buoni spunti ma vengono sviluppati troppo velocemente; lo stesso si può dire del world building che viene arricchito da nuovi elementi abbandonati però a loro stessi, senza spiegazioni; i personaggi sembrano aver concluso il loro arco con il primo libro, eccetto per Susanna, introdotta nel prologo, che si evolve ma, anche qui, molto velocemente. La lettura è scorrevole e a suo modo piacevole, però è un libro troppo condensato, avrebbe avuto bisogno di più spazio per svilupparsi al meglio.
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Non mi sento di dare un’insufficienza ma neanche una sufficienza piena a questo secondo libro: la storia ha buoni spunti ma vengono sviluppati troppo velocemente; lo stesso si può dire del world building che viene arricchito da nuovi elementi abbandonati però a loro stessi, senza spiegazioni; i personaggi sembrano aver concluso il loro arco con il primo libro, eccetto per Susanna, introdotta nel prologo, che si evolve ma, anche qui, molto velocemente. La lettura è scorrevole e a suo modo piacevole, però è un libro troppo condensato, avrebbe avuto bisogno di più spazio per svilupparsi al meglio.
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