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abiofpellinor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
jjvaldezbooks's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
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
pacing is a little weird and some of the themes are wielded more like clubs than daggers but otherwise basically a perfect story. invaded my brain and captured my heart in a way that I forgot was possible.
the pinnacle of worldbuilding and Queen of a large cast story. I would read a version that was double this length with no complaints
the pinnacle of worldbuilding and Queen of a large cast story. I would read a version that was double this length with no complaints
meswauncyc's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
callieju's review against another edition
5.0
Jordan Ifeuko does it again. Once again i’m stunned by her fantastic writing, she masterfully creators a world that immerses the reader completely. The plot was woven so well and her creativity is mind blowing.
Redemptor was a fantastic conclusion! The messages about corruption can actively be applied to the world we currently live in. The way emotions were written was so amazing, i cannot comprend how someone can be this talented at writing.
ALL HAIL JORDAN IFEUKO!!! and if you haven’t read this duology what are you even doing?
Redemptor was a fantastic conclusion! The messages about corruption can actively be applied to the world we currently live in. The way emotions were written was so amazing, i cannot comprend how someone can be this talented at writing.
ALL HAIL JORDAN IFEUKO!!! and if you haven’t read this duology what are you even doing?
parallel_parker's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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
3.5
Wish we had gotten more of Tarisai’s new court, but still a sequel that measures up to the original
thecozyarchivist's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
A great way to wrap up this duology.
berbs's review
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? It's complicated
3.0
aclopez6's review against another edition
4.0
(Review also posted on Netgalley)
Solid sequel to Raybearer; 4.5/5 stars
When I began the book I was a bit confused on how much time had passed, but Ifueko quickly centers you in Tarisai's journey to connect with 11 others before her trip to the underworld. The pacing was interesting--slow build with Tarisai's journey in the underworld taking up about 15% of the book towards the last quarter of the book. This pacing is not for everyone, and I typically don't enjoy books that follow this flow.
I appreciated the the Lady was included, but her presence was brief and aligned with what we learned about her in the the first book. I wish there was more about Kirah in this book--she and Tarisai seemed to grow alongside each other in the first book!
ALSO, the way in which Dayo's asexuality was presented was so positive throughout the book, and it was valuable that this was shown as a key part of his identity, without it being the only part of his character worth sharing. Ifueko crafted a strong world, consistent with the first book--definitely recommend to have this book on hand for students, although I would not personally choose to teach this text due to the odd pacing.
Solid sequel to Raybearer; 4.5/5 stars
When I began the book I was a bit confused on how much time had passed, but Ifueko quickly centers you in Tarisai's journey to connect with 11 others before her trip to the underworld. The pacing was interesting--slow build with Tarisai's journey in the underworld taking up about 15% of the book towards the last quarter of the book. This pacing is not for everyone, and I typically don't enjoy books that follow this flow.
I appreciated the the Lady was included, but her presence was brief and aligned with what we learned about her in the the first book. I wish there was more about Kirah in this book--she and Tarisai seemed to grow alongside each other in the first book!
ALSO, the way in which Dayo's asexuality was presented was so positive throughout the book, and it was valuable that this was shown as a key part of his identity, without it being the only part of his character worth sharing. Ifueko crafted a strong world, consistent with the first book--definitely recommend to have this book on hand for students, although I would not personally choose to teach this text due to the odd pacing.
telegraphclub's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.75