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ktaylor1164's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series, but the first couple of books weren't as strong as the rest. I found a lot of the plot points a bit convenient and the conflict contrived--but it's turned into some of my favorite brain candy. I'd give it 3.5 if I could.
kim_chelf's review against another edition
3.0
I was curious to see what the second book would offer after reading the first. This one was not quite as good as that first one, but it was still and interesting book. I'm not sure I will read any more--unless they come up as a free ebook or a Kindle Daily Deal--but I'm not sorry I read the first two.
exeidur's review
4.0
A pretty solid sequel to a great first part! I like the romancer development, even though it's slow going, and there were some exciting events here as well. The stakes didn't seem as high as in the first part, but you can't be saving the emperor in every book of course.
So 8/10, really enjoyed this.
So 8/10, really enjoyed this.
paradoxically's review
3.0
Dark Currents is along the same line as the previous book. Amaranthe and her motley group scamper around the empire trying to do good. This book features both Amaranthe, as the staple character, and Books, who is pretty much what you expect from his name. It's a solid book--pretty light on the details (like the setting)--but it's fun regardless. It's basically one action scene to the next, one crazy idea to another, and Amaranthe and her team carry everything off with aplomb (along with a few wrecks along the way).
It's a light hearted fantasy mixed steam punk book. You never expect anything terrible to happen to any of the characters, and there's no deep plot to go with it. There are a lot of things going on (it's basically a wild ride from start to finish), and I wouldn't have minded if it had slowed down in parts, but it's enjoyable. Granted, the setting still jars me at times, and sometimes events/technologies make me squint, but, eh, I can gloss over such things pretty well. 3 stars.
It's a light hearted fantasy mixed steam punk book. You never expect anything terrible to happen to any of the characters, and there's no deep plot to go with it. There are a lot of things going on (it's basically a wild ride from start to finish), and I wouldn't have minded if it had slowed down in parts, but it's enjoyable. Granted, the setting still jars me at times, and sometimes events/technologies make me squint, but, eh, I can gloss over such things pretty well. 3 stars.
_persephone_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
darksnow's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
madmadmaddymad's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do love this cast, but somehow this book was less captivating to me than the first one. I found Book’s storyline to be somewhat tedious, though I was rooting for him to get the girl.
The plot of this one felt odd and convoluted. I found the villain kind of middle of the road, and not all that much of a threat for whatever reason, even though he had at one point captured two of the main cast and held them at his mercy.
Sicarius is still obviously my biggest draw for this read. I’m dying to know if the man has the capacity to fall in love, and I felt like that ending was a bit of a downer.
The plot of this one felt odd and convoluted. I found the villain kind of middle of the road, and not all that much of a threat for whatever reason, even though he had at one point captured two of the main cast and held them at his mercy.
Sicarius is still obviously my biggest draw for this read. I’m dying to know if the man has the capacity to fall in love, and I felt like that ending was a bit of a downer.
sbauer378's review
4.0
I love the banter in this series. Maldynado, what a himbo. He's perfect.
My only complaint is that Amaranthe's love confession is a bit too soon for me.
My only complaint is that Amaranthe's love confession is a bit too soon for me.