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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
My heart is still racing after reading this story, a lot of intensity and crazy actions and things go absolutely bonkers, and I totally recommend this book for sure
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.5* There is a casual brutality that permeates this series. Life in this word is harsh and death is widespread. This entry was the strongest so far, very well paced, with lots of action, twists and character development. I also like the way the story is told by rotating perspectives of Laia, Elias and the Blood Shrike Helene (who is definitely, the most interesting and likable character). Things are pretty desperate at the end of this book and I look forward to seeing how it is all resolved in the finale.
I’m going to post this review on all four books because it will be a spoiler free review of the entire quartet.
WOW. My one regret in life is not reading these sooner. Sabaa Tahir is a brilliant author who captures the entire range of human emotions with such beautiful skill I was in awe at every turn. This story has it all, war, epic travels, love, loss, political intrigue, found family, unique magic systems, you name it, this series has it.
The world building is so vivid and rich, I never wanted to leave. Tahir writes in parallels to our world that I think everyone should read and absorb. I’m so incredibly grateful for the existence of the Heir duology for allowing us to return to this world one more time.
This is a series I truly believe every fantasy lover should read because honestly, I haven’t had a day go by where I haven’t thought of Ember since picking it up.
WOW. My one regret in life is not reading these sooner. Sabaa Tahir is a brilliant author who captures the entire range of human emotions with such beautiful skill I was in awe at every turn. This story has it all, war, epic travels, love, loss, political intrigue, found family, unique magic systems, you name it, this series has it.
The world building is so vivid and rich, I never wanted to leave. Tahir writes in parallels to our world that I think everyone should read and absorb. I’m so incredibly grateful for the existence of the Heir duology for allowing us to return to this world one more time.
This is a series I truly believe every fantasy lover should read because honestly, I haven’t had a day go by where I haven’t thought of Ember since picking it up.
This book was really good all things considered but I just wish the pacing was a bit faster
This continuation of the Ember series had me still loving Elias and Laia, and being heartbroken about
I loved the focus on Helene in this book, with her warring loyalties, and family issues conflicting with her required loyalty to the empire. She's a villain-coded character who doesn't want to do wrong, and I loved getting to know her better.
Spoiler
the fact that they're being forcibly separated. I'm still hopeful that they can be reunited, even though it seems hopeless right now.I loved the focus on Helene in this book, with her warring loyalties, and family issues conflicting with her required loyalty to the empire. She's a villain-coded character who doesn't want to do wrong, and I loved getting to know her better.
adventurous
dark
sad
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:
Yes
4.5 - Elias and Laia did not deserve this devastation I am not okay😵💫