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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
There are moments I hate Sarah J. Maas. Because it's thanks to Sarah J. Maas that I forbid myself to binge-read series. It maybe sounds a little stupid, but after reading all Sarah J. Maas books back to back, I had a reading slump that lasted like 3 months where not one book was good enough or what I wanted and needed. And therefore I counted the last week down until I could pick up this second book in the Evernight series.
One thing that really stands out in this second book is the build up. Claudia Gray makes sure to build up literally everything, leaving bits and pieces of information throughout the story, moving all the characters to the right spots and into the right moods. In the end that pays off and the finale is that exciting that I didn't want to put my book down until I was done reading. I love how the ending DID surprise me in a way, but how I noticed immediately where Claudia Gray had hinted at what we could expect.
In this book we get to see quite a lot more from Balthazar, who is now becoming really more of a character with his own characteristics and backstory instead of just the boy longing for a girl who's in love with someone else. I can't wait to make it to his novel and to read his story, because he certainly seems interesting and with a lot of history to tell!
Balthazar isn't the only side character who grows into much more during this story. Vic and Raquel are getting more screentime too and therefore we get to know them a lot better. I hope that in the next book the two of them will get an even bigger role, because they're really interesting to read about!
But, we also get to see a lot less of Lucas, which is something I understand, but I did miss him. The few times we do see him in the book are like a breath of fresh air though and I can't wait to see more of him in the next book.
And, I still like Bianca. Bianca is a relatable, kind and understandable character. She doesn't always do the best thing, but she does make choices I can follow and understand. I also like how realistic her reactions to all the twists and turns are, how human she is, despite the fact that she's not.
So, let's start the count down again! Next week, Thursday: Hourglass!
One thing that really stands out in this second book is the build up. Claudia Gray makes sure to build up literally everything, leaving bits and pieces of information throughout the story, moving all the characters to the right spots and into the right moods. In the end that pays off and the finale is that exciting that I didn't want to put my book down until I was done reading. I love how the ending DID surprise me in a way, but how I noticed immediately where Claudia Gray had hinted at what we could expect.
In this book we get to see quite a lot more from Balthazar, who is now becoming really more of a character with his own characteristics and backstory instead of just the boy longing for a girl who's in love with someone else. I can't wait to make it to his novel and to read his story, because he certainly seems interesting and with a lot of history to tell!
Balthazar isn't the only side character who grows into much more during this story. Vic and Raquel are getting more screentime too and therefore we get to know them a lot better. I hope that in the next book the two of them will get an even bigger role, because they're really interesting to read about!
But, we also get to see a lot less of Lucas, which is something I understand, but I did miss him. The few times we do see him in the book are like a breath of fresh air though and I can't wait to see more of him in the next book.
And, I still like Bianca. Bianca is a relatable, kind and understandable character. She doesn't always do the best thing, but she does make choices I can follow and understand. I also like how realistic her reactions to all the twists and turns are, how human she is, despite the fact that she's not.
So, let's start the count down again! Next week, Thursday: Hourglass!
lilitazer's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
I've read the dialogues, barely a plot. instead of developing the plot is a book about dates between 2 characters
300+ page just to have new information in 3/4 chapters.
300+ page just to have new information in 3/4 chapters.
becaboo24's review
3.0
If you liked/loved the first one, as did I, you'll like/love this one too. It has the same storyline and plot as the first book, but there are many other twists contained in this installment. I enjoyed this one, but I personally liked the first book better. Stargazer left me confused as to who Bianca really has feelings for. Balthazar (whoo hoo!!! ♥), or Lucas (ehh, he's okay). Questions were left unanswered, and Stargazer ended up being too dramatic (and a little depressing). It was a slight waste of time. I wouldn't read further on the series, but I will anyway because I'm curious as to how the series can end. I also would really like to have some of my questions answered!
nottherae's review against another edition
3.0
Na den nepřečtených knih jsem přemýšlela, kterou nedočtenou knížku si přečíst. Tahle byla jasná volba. Měla jsem jí už nějakou dobu rozečtenou. Popravdě mi přišlo, že je nečtivá. Hádám, že bych jí rozdělila do tří etap první bylo asi do prvních sto stránek to jsem si říkala je to dobrá knížka. Druhá by byl celý střed knížky to jediná moje myšlenka byla co to kruci má být. Třetí byla posledních sto stránek to už jsem si říkala, proč taková nemohla být celá knížka. Můj celkový dojem z knížky je hodně rozpolcený. Na jednu stranu byla zajímavá a druhou mě opravdu hodně štvala. Jediný kdo nezklamal byl Balthazar.
natidelgadov's review
4.0
Este libro me pareció una buena continuación a la serie aunque debo decir que me hizo falta más acción y romance, siento que la primera parte del libro no pasó nada, pero aún así cada vez me involucro más con todos los personajes, y definitivamente el giro que dio la trama me sorprendió.
dynamicdylan's review
5.0
This book was amazing! A great improvement on the first. I had trouble putting it down, especially towards the end. What an ending! It dares you not to buy the third book. Good luck with that, because with the way this book ended you'll want to run to the bookstore to pick up Hourglass! Highly recommended to those in need of a suspenseful romance series.