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phielanthropy's review against another edition
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sophiepaige227's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cwojpgh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.0
lenaoknihach's review against another edition
2.0
Tohle bylo obrovské zklamání.
Všechny postavy, které jsem si v prvním díle oblíbila, se tady vyskytovaly jen minimálně. Za to jich přibylo hodně nových a v podstatě úplně zbytečně. Hlavně byla jedna horší než druhá.
Jelena se stala hrdinkou, která bez nějakých znalostí a trénování přemůže úplně cokoli.. kam se hrabou mistři mágové.
Jestli u nás vyjde třetí díl, pořádně si rozmyslím, jestli si ho přečtu, protože mě Studie kouzel neskutečně zklamala. A přitom to bylo tak dobře rozjeté! Začátek byl fakt skvělý. Škoda, že to nevydrželo.
Všechny postavy, které jsem si v prvním díle oblíbila, se tady vyskytovaly jen minimálně. Za to jich přibylo hodně nových a v podstatě úplně zbytečně. Hlavně byla jedna horší než druhá.
Jelena se stala hrdinkou, která bez nějakých znalostí a trénování přemůže úplně cokoli.. kam se hrabou mistři mágové.
Jestli u nás vyjde třetí díl, pořádně si rozmyslím, jestli si ho přečtu, protože mě Studie kouzel neskutečně zklamala. A přitom to bylo tak dobře rozjeté! Začátek byl fakt skvělý. Škoda, že to nevydrželo.
samvh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
This is one of the best fantasy series I've ever read. I listened to the first one (Poison Study) on audiobook but read Magic Study in print and enjoyed it even more. I just love Maria V Snyder's characters, especially the relationship between Yelena and Valek. I really appreciate how strong Yelena is as the lead female character and her relationship with Valek only makes her stronger. I'm a sucker for heroic badasses who hide their hearts of gold behind a thick layer of sarcasm so I absolutely can't get enough of Valek.
krixel's review against another edition
3.0
After I finished Poison Study I was vey much looking forward to starting on the sequel. Unfortunately, Magic Study just didn't possess the same allure that it's predecessor did. I was really into the book for about the first 300 pages, but then everything just went wrong. I found Yelena's determination to do absolutely everything by herself very annoying and frustrating after a while. It's an understandable trait at the beginning of the book but her character never progresses any further.
Another issue I had with the book was a lack of interesting side characters. In Poison Study I fell in love with Ari, Janco, and Valek. Since Magic Study takes place in Sitia those three characters have fairly minor roles, and none of the new characters step up and fill that void. I think this is partly because we get very little time with any of the other characters because Yelana is off doing everything on her own.
I only hope the last book, Fire Study, does more justice to this series.
Another issue I had with the book was a lack of interesting side characters. In Poison Study I fell in love with Ari, Janco, and Valek. Since Magic Study takes place in Sitia those three characters have fairly minor roles, and none of the new characters step up and fill that void. I think this is partly because we get very little time with any of the other characters because Yelana is off doing everything on her own.
I only hope the last book, Fire Study, does more justice to this series.
nicolerene's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second novel in the "Study" series by Maria Snyder, the first being Poison Study.
First, let me say I still have a hard time with Snyder's simplistic writing style. It reminds me of a something an aspiring high school novelist would write. Some of the dialogue between characters is awkward at times. Snyder gives her characters one-liners that while humorous, appear out of place in the world she has created. Also, Yelena's magic abilities develop unrealistically fast. Snyder talks about the need for magical abilities to be honed and developed, yet Yelena becomes a master overnight.
All that being said, I really like these books for a couple of reasons. These books are unlike any fantasy novel I have read. Snyder has created an entire new world and culture.
Also, these books are definately acceptable for teens and young adults, as they contain NO sex scenes. They do allude to them, but do not provide any details (PG rating).
I am excited to read the 3rd installment in the series, Fire Study".
***On a side note, I bought this book in the YA section because it was $3 cheaper than the "adult" version. Same book, different price.
First, let me say I still have a hard time with Snyder's simplistic writing style. It reminds me of a something an aspiring high school novelist would write. Some of the dialogue between characters is awkward at times. Snyder gives her characters one-liners that while humorous, appear out of place in the world she has created. Also, Yelena's magic abilities develop unrealistically fast. Snyder talks about the need for magical abilities to be honed and developed, yet Yelena becomes a master overnight.
All that being said, I really like these books for a couple of reasons. These books are unlike any fantasy novel I have read. Snyder has created an entire new world and culture.
Also, these books are definately acceptable for teens and young adults, as they contain NO sex scenes. They do allude to them, but do not provide any details (PG rating).
I am excited to read the 3rd installment in the series, Fire Study".
***On a side note, I bought this book in the YA section because it was $3 cheaper than the "adult" version. Same book, different price.
natalieyanka's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
falkenbsigrid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Torture, Blood, Child death, and Rape
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicide attempt