Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
Phedre is back at it with her quick and formidable mind. She is ever the joy to follow and her plans always surprise me. In part 2, we really crank up all the angst and the story takes a turn for the mysterious. The story is massive and she goes through many trials, in an adventure that somehow tops part 1. There were points where I felt like I was listening to a history of the land, except it was of Terre d'Ange and I love it.
-- Spoilers Ahead --
- Phedre's relationship with Joscelin is put to the test as they spend most of the book stuck in their own pride and refusing to communicate. This wasn't a thing that I loved, since they had a really nice thing going at the end of part 1. However, the payoff at the end makes it almost worth it.
- Very sad with Fortun and Remy's fate. They were side characters that I really started to adore.
- Following that, I did enjoy most of the side characters in the book, no matter how short their screen time was. A lot of care and attention is put into each character, their backstory, and personality. While some are categorized generally as the "romantic one" or the "stoic one," they are still able to exhibit slices of personality that make the characters come alive.
- Melisandre is frustrating as always and she's such a terrifying antagonist. She is willing to go through great lengths for her goal. I had some inkling of suspicion as to who she was in the Little Court, but the way it played out was insane - yet brilliant.
- Phedre's narration carries a lot of this story and the world through her eyes is amusing. She sees so much, and I never feel frustrated because she a super competent main character.
- Unfortunately, part 2 still leaves a lot hanging, since it is a trilogy after all. I love these characters so much and I just want them to have a happy ending and retire in the mountains. :(
-- Spoilers Ahead --
- Phedre's relationship with Joscelin is put to the test as they spend most of the book stuck in their own pride and refusing to communicate. This wasn't a thing that I loved, since they had a really nice thing going at the end of part 1. However, the payoff at the end makes it almost worth it.
- Very sad with Fortun and Remy's fate. They were side characters that I really started to adore.
- Following that, I did enjoy most of the side characters in the book, no matter how short their screen time was. A lot of care and attention is put into each character, their backstory, and personality. While some are categorized generally as the "romantic one" or the "stoic one," they are still able to exhibit slices of personality that make the characters come alive.
- Melisandre is frustrating as always and she's such a terrifying antagonist. She is willing to go through great lengths for her goal. I had some inkling of suspicion as to who she was in the Little Court, but the way it played out was insane - yet brilliant.
- Phedre's narration carries a lot of this story and the world through her eyes is amusing. She sees so much, and I never feel frustrated because she a super competent main character.
- Unfortunately, part 2 still leaves a lot hanging, since it is a trilogy after all. I love these characters so much and I just want them to have a happy ending and retire in the mountains. :(
I fitting sequel. It was long like Jacqueline Carey novel's tend to be, but it was a journey in and of itself. Phedre (which is a name I would want to give my child) finds herself on the most amazing adventures. She is a strong woman who seems weak at first glance, but has saved her beloved nation time and time again.
I enjoy the intricate and thorough plots Carey weaves. There are entirely too many characters, but its not necessary to remember them all in order to understand what is happening. That, I appreciate.
Joscelin is again quite the lover boy. The scene where he made quite the amazing rescue attempt made my heart leap. His love and dedication to Phedre is addicting.
I enjoy the intricate and thorough plots Carey weaves. There are entirely too many characters, but its not necessary to remember them all in order to understand what is happening. That, I appreciate.
Joscelin is again quite the lover boy. The scene where he made quite the amazing rescue attempt made my heart leap. His love and dedication to Phedre is addicting.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
These books are such a romp -- ever so much fun. This volume of the trilogy has less sex and more intrigue, which is vastly more up my alley; Phedre's scenes with her patrons are fun, but I'll always love an intrigue novel.
I'm blanking, for now, on what I want to say about the book; I'll have to come back later. Suffice to say that I really did enjoy this book, and I'm glad I took the time to re-read it.
I'm blanking, for now, on what I want to say about the book; I'll have to come back later. Suffice to say that I really did enjoy this book, and I'm glad I took the time to re-read it.