Scan barcode
booksare42's review against another edition
4.0
I was given an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
When Mallory messaged me on Bookstagram asking me if I’d be interested in reviewing Queen to Ashes, I couldn’t respond quickly enough. I enjoyed Black Dawn, and it left me wanting to know what was going to happen to Emory, Memphis, Brokk, and the rest of the rebellion. I’m so glad to report that Queen to Ashes did not disappoint, it left me on the edge of my seat, and it made me fall in love with Mallory’s characters even more.
My favourite thing about this book is all the badass female characters. Even though I found myself getting slightly annoyed with Emory at times, there’s no denying that she’s a strong, talented, independent woman who is willing to work to achieve her goals. Some of the other amazing and powerful female characters in this book include Nyx, Lana, and Kiana. Reading about these ladies and how badass they are was awesome, and I loved seeing their character development throughout the book.
The other thing that I loved about Queen to Ashes is the world building. Kiero is a vast world with so much to see and discover. I enjoyed journeying along with the characters as they visited different parts of the land and I also enjoyed learning about its history. I also enjoyed learning about the different worlds and how they’re all linked together, and I felt like this helped with my overall understanding of the story.
Finally, I loved the villains in this book. I thought the Oilean were terrifyingly evil and I didn’t like reading about them right before bed because I didn’t want them to haunt my dreams. I thought Adair was a wonderfully evil king and I was fascinated by his kingdom.
My only complaint about this book is that I sometimes had a difficult time keeping track of what was going on. There are a lot of characters and a lot of magical abilities to keep track of, and at times I found myself having to reread parts figure out what I had just read.
Overall, Queen to Ashes is a magical, action-packed adventure full of badass characters and spectacular world building. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and the ending has me counting down the days until the next book comes out so I can find out what happens next.
If you're interested in reading more reviews and bookish ramblings, you can check out my blog: https://booksare42.com/
When Mallory messaged me on Bookstagram asking me if I’d be interested in reviewing Queen to Ashes, I couldn’t respond quickly enough. I enjoyed Black Dawn, and it left me wanting to know what was going to happen to Emory, Memphis, Brokk, and the rest of the rebellion. I’m so glad to report that Queen to Ashes did not disappoint, it left me on the edge of my seat, and it made me fall in love with Mallory’s characters even more.
My favourite thing about this book is all the badass female characters. Even though I found myself getting slightly annoyed with Emory at times, there’s no denying that she’s a strong, talented, independent woman who is willing to work to achieve her goals. Some of the other amazing and powerful female characters in this book include Nyx, Lana, and Kiana. Reading about these ladies and how badass they are was awesome, and I loved seeing their character development throughout the book.
The other thing that I loved about Queen to Ashes is the world building. Kiero is a vast world with so much to see and discover. I enjoyed journeying along with the characters as they visited different parts of the land and I also enjoyed learning about its history. I also enjoyed learning about the different worlds and how they’re all linked together, and I felt like this helped with my overall understanding of the story.
Finally, I loved the villains in this book. I thought the Oilean were terrifyingly evil and I didn’t like reading about them right before bed because I didn’t want them to haunt my dreams. I thought Adair was a wonderfully evil king and I was fascinated by his kingdom.
My only complaint about this book is that I sometimes had a difficult time keeping track of what was going on. There are a lot of characters and a lot of magical abilities to keep track of, and at times I found myself having to reread parts figure out what I had just read.
Overall, Queen to Ashes is a magical, action-packed adventure full of badass characters and spectacular world building. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and the ending has me counting down the days until the next book comes out so I can find out what happens next.
If you're interested in reading more reviews and bookish ramblings, you can check out my blog: https://booksare42.com/
52weekswithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was very exciting, as the first book in the series left a lot of questions unanswered, on several directions: where is Emory's story headed, the origin of Brokk's story and where it's headed. Also, new very interesting characters turn up.
.
In this second installment we see again a lot of new information come up, twisting the story even more, making it more complex and interesting. I'm intrigued by a lot of the things that are happening.
.
Personally, I also find it a bit un-chiseled, some parts are less refined than other. The magic system and the different worlds are so very interesting, but they do have some holes, or less well explained parts. And I think there is so much going on, that there was not enough space to fill in the character as they deserved.
.
Overall I do like this series a lot. It is definitely story driven, and it's a pretty compelling story.
.
In this second installment we see again a lot of new information come up, twisting the story even more, making it more complex and interesting. I'm intrigued by a lot of the things that are happening.
.
Personally, I also find it a bit un-chiseled, some parts are less refined than other. The magic system and the different worlds are so very interesting, but they do have some holes, or less well explained parts. And I think there is so much going on, that there was not enough space to fill in the character as they deserved.
.
Overall I do like this series a lot. It is definitely story driven, and it's a pretty compelling story.
jalsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Mallory has done it again with book 2! I love how things are not as they seem. Ever. There was no way to know which twist or turn the book was about to take. This book pulled me out of the reading slump I was in.
Spoilers ahead...
The training between Emory and Adair was pretty intense. I felt the tension building throughout the book, and those last several chapters had my heart just racing! My empathy bone was constantly going out to every character, even the ones I disliked. I was intent on feeling all of the emotions and finding out every hidden secret. I had to take a break on page 119 to make a snack. The food description was mouthwatering. I was almost drooling into the book. The dark whispers had me guessing at so many potential meanings! I also loved the description of Aella. Her unique form really gives vision to the creativity the author is capable of.
The only reason the book didn't get 5 stars from me, is that there were a few repetitive phrases, and a couple minor points of confusion. I also had a hard time picturing a few of the scenes. Nothing majorly disappointing.
I am sitting on pins and needles for book 3 after that ending once again! I'm left wanting even more than I did after book 1! What a wild and wonderful ride. Thank you again for a wonderful read, and signed ARC!
Spoilers ahead...
The training between Emory and Adair was pretty intense. I felt the tension building throughout the book, and those last several chapters had my heart just racing! My empathy bone was constantly going out to every character, even the ones I disliked. I was intent on feeling all of the emotions and finding out every hidden secret. I had to take a break on page 119 to make a snack. The food description was mouthwatering. I was almost drooling into the book. The dark whispers had me guessing at so many potential meanings! I also loved the description of Aella. Her unique form really gives vision to the creativity the author is capable of.
The only reason the book didn't get 5 stars from me, is that there were a few repetitive phrases, and a couple minor points of confusion. I also had a hard time picturing a few of the scenes. Nothing majorly disappointing.
I am sitting on pins and needles for book 3 after that ending once again! I'm left wanting even more than I did after book 1! What a wild and wonderful ride. Thank you again for a wonderful read, and signed ARC!
mabookyard's review against another edition
5.0
"Life and Death. Love and Loss. Light and Dark. This is the divide her life had taken, and one that she was completely and utterly lost in. Suffocated in."
.
[
.
[
More...