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devafagan's review against another edition
A highly enjoyable continuation of the events of the first book, expanding the cast of characters, the scope of the world, and the complexity of the plot.
Some of my favorite bits:
Conn and his understated personality. He keeps so much inside, but there's just enough insight that I felt for him greatly, particularly at a certain point midway through when some very bad things happen, and at the end. There was one paragraph at the end that just got me in the heart, because the whole book had (at least in my mind) built up to it. I love that!
Rowan. I enjoyed getting to see more of her and (because I am a romantic sap) I am already eagerly anticipating how the relationship between she and Conn will develop in future books as she and Conn get a little older. Especially with Argent in the mix (I was very glad to see Rowan already putting Argent in his place though, heh).
The underlying mystery. I'm intrigued by the way magic seems to work in this series and particularly Conn's relationship to the magic of Wellmet and the various animals that are associated with the magics. I am looking forward to learning more about what is really going on in book 3. Also, the dragons!
Some of my favorite bits:
Conn and his understated personality. He keeps so much inside, but there's just enough insight that I felt for him greatly, particularly at a certain point midway through when some very bad things happen, and at the end. There was one paragraph at the end that just got me in the heart, because the whole book had (at least in my mind) built up to it. I love that!
Rowan. I enjoyed getting to see more of her and (because I am a romantic sap) I am already eagerly anticipating how the relationship between she and Conn will develop in future books as she and Conn get a little older. Especially with Argent in the mix (I was very glad to see Rowan already putting Argent in his place though, heh).
The underlying mystery. I'm intrigued by the way magic seems to work in this series and particularly Conn's relationship to the magic of Wellmet and the various animals that are associated with the magics. I am looking forward to learning more about what is really going on in book 3. Also, the dragons!
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Very fun. Good sequel picks up where the first one left off. Minor characters in the first one play new major roles in this one. No ending though, needs the next book in the series.
elevetha's review against another edition
4.0
Good sequel to [b:The Magic Thief|1809175|The Magic Thief (Magic Thief, #1)|Sarah Prineas|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348418598s/1809175.jpg|1808499]. Cute and fun. All the characters are great.
snargaluff's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-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
snowyshallows's review against another edition
3.0
I basically didn't fully read this book. The main character changed a lot compared to the first book and became a complete jackass. Understandably he's been having difficulties with himself after all his reckless actions have caused, but that didn't mean I found his attitude not annoying. Basic.
theejulsrivano's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brecauseisaidso's review against another edition
3.0
While I certainly still enjoyed this book I felt that it lacked some of the charm of the original. I think that was because for much of the book Conn was on his own and i found in the original that the interactions between characters was my favorite part of the story. Conn seemed so driven, by the lose of his locus magicalicus and the desire to understand what the magic says that he has no depth about the harm he caused. He never seems cautious, despite having survived as a thief for so long. This book was definitely a second book in a trilogy, leaving the ending as a set up for the next book. I enjoyed the layers added to the first book but i felt like it could have been more. I'll have to see if the third book seems more satisfying. that being said I did love the added journal from Rowan and the developing character of Kerrn. I love that she seems to grow to like Conn, or at least feel protective of him in this book, yet she is still defined by her duty. She is a lovely complex character that grows on you throughout the course of the story.
thebrookelist's review against another edition
4.0
Read with Michael and he loved it. Has fun descriptions, enjoyable characters, tricky codes, and lots of excitement.