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wibberly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
notruse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
yodamom's review against another edition
5.0
I wanted an "I HATE HUMANS" t-shirt after finishing this edition in the series. They got worse, greedier, more cruel, abusive and murderous. Money, power and control rule their minds and their bodies, sound familiar ? I thought it did, I saw what we do now for money, the destruction as being very similar. Ugly humans.
There are some fascinating new characters brought into the story. The Elders are detailed a bit more and strut their stuff in a big way. The elements come into play and we get to me some sea friends that I loved the descriptions of. I am squeeing with fangirl powers over "Sea" she was awesome. I wasn't thrilled with the new humans, especially one older woman who seems to be everywhere. I don't trust her.
There is great loss, great sadness, terror and heartbreak. ~ Sigh ~Just get your tissues ready and read through it.
My favorite part of the whole book had to be the last chapter. It was the glimpse of possibilities, a beautiful sunrises with clear skies and maybe a new species. I loved it.
There are some fascinating new characters brought into the story. The Elders are detailed a bit more and strut their stuff in a big way. The elements come into play and we get to me some sea friends that I loved the descriptions of. I am squeeing with fangirl powers over "Sea" she was awesome. I wasn't thrilled with the new humans, especially one older woman who seems to be everywhere. I don't trust her.
There is great loss, great sadness, terror and heartbreak. ~ Sigh ~Just get your tissues ready and read through it.
My favorite part of the whole book had to be the last chapter. It was the glimpse of possibilities, a beautiful sunrises with clear skies and maybe a new species. I loved it.
laura_corsi's review against another edition
4.0
We are getting down to business in the 4th installment and the Others are finally done with these humans. It makes one wish (just a little) that nature was really powerful enough to stop humans from damaging our planet in the way that humans IRL have managed. Meanwhile, Simon and Meg inch (and I do mean inch) a little further toward a potential romantic entanglement.
larkken's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bjm_creative's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I don't think I can cope with the snail pace of this series. I love the characters and want more of Meg and Simon, but the constant repetition of previous story lines and descriptions is just too much. There were too many new and unnecessary characters in this to care about.
ac223's review against another edition
3.0
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So I'm a big fan of The Others series because it's refreshing when an author can recreate the paranormal using beings that are new and haven't been overdone a million times (with sparkles..). The terra indigene are shifters but they are only part of what makes up the whole community of others. The Elders, known as Namid's teeth and claws are not fond of the humans, and as the HFL (Humans First and Last) movement is gaining steam and their leader Nicholas Scratch is hell bent on reclaiming part of the wild country for the humans to expand things are not looking good. Humans memories are short and every couple of generations they must be reminded of what happens when they break their agreements with the Others.
The number of characters and places/settlements continues to grow and it's a bit hard to keep up with at times. I don't think it's vitally important to know exactly which person comes from where but it does get a bit confusing. The pace of Marked in Flesh wasn't up to par with the previous three books and almost felt like more of a filler. Bishop is killing me with dragging this romance out with Meg and Simon, we get it she's fragile but not even a kiss?! Meg and all of the Cassandra Sangue have become such an integral part of the courtyards and Intuit settlements which have allowed them to bridge the gap between some of the humans, the terra indigene, and the simple life folk. Meg and her naivety may be all that stands in the way of death for the human pack of Lakeside.
Read the spoilers section below for a quick recap before starting book number five, Etched In Bone which is expected to be published in 2017.
***Spoilers***
The HFL lost all of their support and countless lives of humans throughout Thiasia and Cel-Romano when they attached all of the wolf packs. Some of them were able to escape with the warning from the Cassandra Sangue, but Joe and his pack from Prairie Gold weren't one of the lucky ones. All of the pups and their nanny made it out but none of the rest of their pack survived. The Elders are furious at the number of murders the HFL is responsible for and they won't be silent long. Montgomery is ablet o get his mother, sister, and nieces out of Toland before it's destroyed but very few human settlements make it out alive. His mother Twyla is a welcome addition to the human pack that the wolves especially appreciate because she makes the children listen with no room for argument. Meg has discovered a way to ask for answers and speak the prophecy using cards instead of the deadly cuts and she is hoping to show the rest of the Cassandra Sangue. Though she is still addicted to the euphoria of cutting her cards point her in the direction of Simon for a possible replacement for that euphoria. Unfortunately, we don't get to see, hear or read anything regarding romance but it's definitely coming!!
So I'm a big fan of The Others series because it's refreshing when an author can recreate the paranormal using beings that are new and haven't been overdone a million times (with sparkles..). The terra indigene are shifters but they are only part of what makes up the whole community of others. The Elders, known as Namid's teeth and claws are not fond of the humans, and as the HFL (Humans First and Last) movement is gaining steam and their leader Nicholas Scratch is hell bent on reclaiming part of the wild country for the humans to expand things are not looking good. Humans memories are short and every couple of generations they must be reminded of what happens when they break their agreements with the Others.
The number of characters and places/settlements continues to grow and it's a bit hard to keep up with at times. I don't think it's vitally important to know exactly which person comes from where but it does get a bit confusing. The pace of Marked in Flesh wasn't up to par with the previous three books and almost felt like more of a filler. Bishop is killing me with dragging this romance out with Meg and Simon, we get it she's fragile but not even a kiss?! Meg and all of the Cassandra Sangue have become such an integral part of the courtyards and Intuit settlements which have allowed them to bridge the gap between some of the humans, the terra indigene, and the simple life folk. Meg and her naivety may be all that stands in the way of death for the human pack of Lakeside.
Read the spoilers section below for a quick recap before starting book number five, Etched In Bone which is expected to be published in 2017.
***Spoilers***
The HFL lost all of their support and countless lives of humans throughout Thiasia and Cel-Romano when they attached all of the wolf packs. Some of them were able to escape with the warning from the Cassandra Sangue, but Joe and his pack from Prairie Gold weren't one of the lucky ones. All of the pups and their nanny made it out but none of the rest of their pack survived. The Elders are furious at the number of murders the HFL is responsible for and they won't be silent long. Montgomery is ablet o get his mother, sister, and nieces out of Toland before it's destroyed but very few human settlements make it out alive. His mother Twyla is a welcome addition to the human pack that the wolves especially appreciate because she makes the children listen with no room for argument. Meg has discovered a way to ask for answers and speak the prophecy using cards instead of the deadly cuts and she is hoping to show the rest of the Cassandra Sangue. Though she is still addicted to the euphoria of cutting her cards point her in the direction of Simon for a possible replacement for that euphoria. Unfortunately, we don't get to see, hear or read anything regarding romance but it's definitely coming!!
mels_reading_rook's review against another edition
4.0
Continuing from where the previous novel left off, tensions between humans and Others are at an all-time high now, and the conflict threatens to come to a head as the Humans First and Last movement becomes increasingly aggressive. In the meantime, Meg the Trailblazer and her female pack are still doing all they can to help the blood prophets find other ways to tell prophecies as they've realized through Hope Wolfsong that it is possible.
This was another great read from Anne Bishop. I was engaged with the story the whole time, enjoyed following the highs and lows the characters experienced. As each book adds to the story, you can see how the actions of a few continue to spread and encompass the continent, and with the way things are heating up, it makes me wonder how much of the humans will be left at the end of the next book. And yet, once again, we can see how Meg Corbyn is able to influence and change the Others she interacts with, leading to wider ripples that give me hope for their future.
I still love all the characters and following them as they race to preserve what is theirs against the ticking bomb that is the Humans First and Last group. I love watching them interact with one another as they deepen their bonds and make mistakes together. I was disheartened for them as lines were drawn in the sand, causing some of them to lose people important to them as a result. And I was sad with them as they experienced a tragedy unlike any they've experienced previously.
For me, this book was weaker than the others. As much as I enjoyed the lead-up to the climax of the story, some of it seemed to draw out a bit more than I would've liked. To the author's credit, I believe that most of it was necessary for character development and to convey to the readers all the events happening across the country, and there was a lot that happened for everyone.
Aside from that minor qualm, I really enjoyed this installment, and I can't wait to read the conclusion of the series. The fate of humans and Others in Thaisia will most likely be impacted by the decisions of the remaining residents of the Lakeside Courtyard, especially Meg Corbyn. We shall see where the conclusion leads, and what will be left once the terra indigene's war against humans is over.
This was another great read from Anne Bishop. I was engaged with the story the whole time, enjoyed following the highs and lows the characters experienced. As each book adds to the story, you can see how the actions of a few continue to spread and encompass the continent, and with the way things are heating up, it makes me wonder how much of the humans will be left at the end of the next book. And yet, once again, we can see how Meg Corbyn is able to influence and change the Others she interacts with, leading to wider ripples that give me hope for their future.
I still love all the characters and following them as they race to preserve what is theirs against the ticking bomb that is the Humans First and Last group. I love watching them interact with one another as they deepen their bonds and make mistakes together. I was disheartened for them as lines were drawn in the sand, causing some of them to lose people important to them as a result. And I was sad with them as they experienced a tragedy unlike any they've experienced previously.
For me, this book was weaker than the others. As much as I enjoyed the lead-up to the climax of the story, some of it seemed to draw out a bit more than I would've liked. To the author's credit, I believe that most of it was necessary for character development and to convey to the readers all the events happening across the country, and there was a lot that happened for everyone.
Aside from that minor qualm, I really enjoyed this installment, and I can't wait to read the conclusion of the series. The fate of humans and Others in Thaisia will most likely be impacted by the decisions of the remaining residents of the Lakeside Courtyard, especially Meg Corbyn. We shall see where the conclusion leads, and what will be left once the terra indigene's war against humans is over.
nalian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75