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anotherstoryreader's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you again to Netgalley and the publisher who allowed me to review this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Skylark's Sacrifice. Holy cow J.M. Frey what are you doing to me. Making me read WAYYYYY past my bedtime then crushing my heart. This book was a wild rollercoaster of emotion for me. I’m pretty sure I hit the extreme end every emotion in this book. I again stayed up way too late reading Then after I finished I STILL couldn't fall asleep because I was still thinking about that ending! In my last review, I mentioned how I was never quite sure what side the Coyote was on, and at the beginning of this one I afraid it would be the wrong side. But things are never what they seem in this book, even till the ending.
I believe the writing style really matured from the first book to this follow-up. There was great character development for the coyote in this book. I really truly wanted to love him in the first book and in this second I fell hard for him.
There was also a more in-depth look at Robin and what her people suffered during the war. She was able to open the eyes of those around her who thought they were suffering but in reality had things pretty easy.
If you read book #1 Skylark’s Song you should DEFINITELY read this second and final book.
The Skylark's Sacrifice. Holy cow J.M. Frey what are you doing to me. Making me read WAYYYYY past my bedtime then crushing my heart. This book was a wild rollercoaster of emotion for me. I’m pretty sure I hit the extreme end every emotion in this book. I again stayed up way too late reading Then after I finished I STILL couldn't fall asleep because I was still thinking about that ending! In my last review, I mentioned how I was never quite sure what side the Coyote was on, and at the beginning of this one I afraid it would be the wrong side. But things are never what they seem in this book, even till the ending.
I believe the writing style really matured from the first book to this follow-up. There was great character development for the coyote in this book. I really truly wanted to love him in the first book and in this second I fell hard for him.
There was also a more in-depth look at Robin and what her people suffered during the war. She was able to open the eyes of those around her who thought they were suffering but in reality had things pretty easy.
If you read book #1 Skylark’s Song you should DEFINITELY read this second and final book.
mad_about_books's review
5.0
on to the second, it is like reading one book. In other words, everything I said in my review of THE SKYLARK'S SONG applies here as well. The books are well written and the story well told.
Creativity abounds in everything I've read by J. M. Frey including her use of 'colorful' language. The word "omens" is used in the same way you and I might say damn or drat, but my favorite is "rudding coal-bag." These, and other (clean by our standards) expletives are strung throughout the duology.
The Skylark duology is an epic tale of war and its consequences. In particular, the misuse of the poor hearkens to what we know in the world today. It is also an old fashioned love story… girl meets boy and despises him. Yes, just an old fashioned fairy tale in the making but with a far more satisfying ending that the usual happily ever after.
As you read these books, you will laugh, and you will cry, and the feminist in you will rage against the unfairness and discrimination. Great science fiction and fantasy is timeless. The specific details may differ, but history tells us that the human condition remains the same.
Creativity abounds in everything I've read by J. M. Frey including her use of 'colorful' language. The word "omens" is used in the same way you and I might say damn or drat, but my favorite is "rudding coal-bag." These, and other (clean by our standards) expletives are strung throughout the duology.
The Skylark duology is an epic tale of war and its consequences. In particular, the misuse of the poor hearkens to what we know in the world today. It is also an old fashioned love story… girl meets boy and despises him. Yes, just an old fashioned fairy tale in the making but with a far more satisfying ending that the usual happily ever after.
As you read these books, you will laugh, and you will cry, and the feminist in you will rage against the unfairness and discrimination. Great science fiction and fantasy is timeless. The specific details may differ, but history tells us that the human condition remains the same.
alexperc_92's review
4.0
I received an e-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
I had high hopes for the sequel and J.M. Frey didn't disappoint! In the sequel of her new duology Frey explores character development in a war-torn world with enemies in every corner, battles and forbidden romance.
As Robin tries to gain new allies, she will discover that despite the cultural differences, people on the both sides don't wish for the war anymore. I surely didn't expect THAT surprise after the middle of the book. It had me gasping and wondering what would happen...and WHY COULD THAT HAVE HAPPENED?!
The ending of the duology was great, albeit a bittersweet one. Frey proves once more her talent of hopping between genres and delivering amazing characters and unforgettable worlds!
I had high hopes for the sequel and J.M. Frey didn't disappoint! In the sequel of her new duology Frey explores character development in a war-torn world with enemies in every corner, battles and forbidden romance.
As Robin tries to gain new allies, she will discover that despite the cultural differences, people on the both sides don't wish for the war anymore. I surely didn't expect THAT surprise after the middle of the book. It had me gasping and wondering what would happen...and WHY COULD THAT HAVE HAPPENED?!
The ending of the duology was great, albeit a bittersweet one. Frey proves once more her talent of hopping between genres and delivering amazing characters and unforgettable worlds!
alexandra_92's review
4.0
I received an e-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
I had high hopes for the sequel and J.M. Frey didn't disappoint! In the sequel of her new duology Frey explores character development in a war-torn world with enemies in every corner, battles and forbidden romance.
As Robin tries to gain new allies, she will discover that despite the cultural differences, people on the both sides don't wish for the war anymore. I surely didn't expect THAT surprise after the middle of the book. It had me gasping and wondering what would happen...and WHY COULD THAT HAVE HAPPENED?!
The ending of the duology was great, albeit a bittersweet one. Frey proves once more her talent of hopping between genres and delivering amazing characters and unforgettable worlds!
I had high hopes for the sequel and J.M. Frey didn't disappoint! In the sequel of her new duology Frey explores character development in a war-torn world with enemies in every corner, battles and forbidden romance.
As Robin tries to gain new allies, she will discover that despite the cultural differences, people on the both sides don't wish for the war anymore. I surely didn't expect THAT surprise after the middle of the book. It had me gasping and wondering what would happen...and WHY COULD THAT HAVE HAPPENED?!
The ending of the duology was great, albeit a bittersweet one. Frey proves once more her talent of hopping between genres and delivering amazing characters and unforgettable worlds!
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