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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a great book. When I started this series I asked some people if they recommend it and was told the first book is good but then it's just okay. I found the opposite to be true. If you've seen any of my other reviews I'm pretty critical of middle books of series. This one meets my expectations to complaining to plot to a satisfying ending.
After reading reviews of people disappointed with this one I was little afraid I wouldn't be happy with the direction the characters develop. However this is not the case. Actually I rather enjoy the way main characters evolved. Sure, they're irritating at times but I didn't feel their choices were out of character.
The plot was interesting and I'm in love with Pyrre.
I give this book 4 stars because I really think some ruthless editing and cutting 20 % of the book would make it much more enjoyable. There were passages that didn't engage me at all but I forced myself to go through them in order to take notice of details. It was tiring.
Funny thing is I still have impression that Brian Staveley writes sidecharacters that are much more interesting than main ones. Pyrre is brilliant and her perception of life and reality is refreshing. Nira and Huutsu, even though they get limited space, makes you want to get to know them better. Flea and his wing are very cool as well. I wnt to know more about them. Actually I'm more intersted in their fates than in Valyn, Kaden and Adare future.
Today I'll start third book. I think the series is worth trying.
The plot was interesting and I'm in love with Pyrre.
I give this book 4 stars because I really think some ruthless editing and cutting 20 % of the book would make it much more enjoyable. There were passages that didn't engage me at all but I forced myself to go through them in order to take notice of details. It was tiring.
Funny thing is I still have impression that Brian Staveley writes sidecharacters that are much more interesting than main ones. Pyrre is brilliant and her perception of life and reality is refreshing. Nira and Huutsu, even though they get limited space, makes you want to get to know them better. Flea and his wing are very cool as well. I wnt to know more about them. Actually I'm more intersted in their fates than in Valyn, Kaden and Adare future.
Today I'll start third book. I think the series is worth trying.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked this better than the first one. Still didn't fully connect with the characters and the remained the weak point of the book. However, the plot I liked a lot. I had no idea where the story was going (still don't) which is a big plus, especially in this genre.
Como ya dije a mitad del libro, la lectura de este se me ha hecho cuesta arriba a diferencia del primero, que me enganchó desde el principio. De hecho reconozco que me he dormido leyéndolo varias veces.
Ha habido cosas que me gustaron del anterior que aquí están prácticamente desaparecidas. Los personajes no me han gustado y sus decisiones no han tenido ningún sentido la mayoría de las veces, de hecho tras este segundo libro no aguanto a ningún protagonista antiguo (que son para darles a todos de hostias) o nuevo. Y en general, se ha perdido el tiempo (o las hojas) en momentos que no considero necesarios, sufriendo de esta forma paginitis. Se ha recreado en contar cualquier cosa y correr en lo que era para mí al menos lo más interesante. Este segundo libro es de esos que tienes la sensación de que vas pasando hojas y hojas y apenas ocurre nada. Una vez que lo terminas y te paras a pensar en lo ocurrido, te das cuenta de que has leído una barbaridad de hojas para poca "chicha".
Y para rematar el tema, el libro se ha convertido en exactamente lo mismo que cualquier otro libro de fantasía, por lo que me bajo en este y no continúo con la historia.
Ha habido cosas que me gustaron del anterior que aquí están prácticamente desaparecidas. Los personajes no me han gustado y sus decisiones no han tenido ningún sentido la mayoría de las veces, de hecho tras este segundo libro no aguanto a ningún protagonista antiguo (que son para darles a todos de hostias) o nuevo. Y en general, se ha perdido el tiempo (o las hojas) en momentos que no considero necesarios, sufriendo de esta forma paginitis. Se ha recreado en contar cualquier cosa y correr en lo que era para mí al menos lo más interesante. Este segundo libro es de esos que tienes la sensación de que vas pasando hojas y hojas y apenas ocurre nada. Una vez que lo terminas y te paras a pensar en lo ocurrido, te das cuenta de que has leído una barbaridad de hojas para poca "chicha".
Y para rematar el tema, el libro se ha convertido en exactamente lo mismo que cualquier otro libro de fantasía, por lo que me bajo en este y no continúo con la historia.
adventurous
mysterious
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 stars
That was really great! I love the changes in the point of view between the characters. Every sibling is different and has different opinions on what to do. Their different background stories all make sense.
I love how you can understand everybody and don't know for who you should root for. I also liked the magical aspects of the story and I'm curious to see how this trilogy will end.
That was really great! I love the changes in the point of view between the characters. Every sibling is different and has different opinions on what to do. Their different background stories all make sense.
I love how you can understand everybody and don't know for who you should root for. I also liked the magical aspects of the story and I'm curious to see how this trilogy will end.
Valyn got all dark and twisty and I'm pretty sure he's only going to get worse. I definitely thought he was going to be the peace broker between his siblings because they have such different visions of how things should end. But... that clearly is not how things will play out. He was my favorite of the three after the first book.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated