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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
it honestly did not have the same vibe as the first book and I just found it so hard to keep up with the story as it got very muddled and confusing plus there was no real conflict between the lovers and it made it ehhh not that interesting imo
This book was so good! It brought smiles, laughter, and even tears.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
sorry miss swift this isn’t your story to tell. let brown people write their own narratives. xoxo
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
4.5 stars - I loved it! Would re-read.
While this has the same characters as CAST IN FIRELIGHT, the stories are very different. The first book is all about secrets and hidden identities and the changing feelings between Adraa and Jatin. This is about survival and love and family. And with one exception, I loved this even more than I did book one. In fact, having recently read both, I would more likely re-read this one than the first one.
Except... Jatin's story was pretty disappointing here. Every Adraa chapter was engaging and exciting, and they had me frantically turning pages. She has this great identity storyline along with real risk and danger. Jatin's chapters didn't have any of that spark. The addition of Fiza worked in only the smallest ways for me; mostly she was an annoyance. I wish Jatin had been given something equally meaty to do while Adraa goes through her trials.
If this hadn't been written in dual perspectives, I would have been okay with the focus mostly being on Adraa's story - it's spectacular! And I would have understood the Jatin-focused chapters to be a means to draw out the tension. But when the chapters are told from his perspective, I found myself wanting more for him and for his story.
Overall, this duology is brilliant. I loved the characters and the world building and this twisty story was even better than book one. There are a few pieces left unresolved, so maybe there are plans to draw this out into a trilogy? If so, I will definitely show up for another story because I really enjoyed this. But I hope Jatin gets an equally strong story next time around.
4.5 stars - I loved it! Would re-read.
While this has the same characters as CAST IN FIRELIGHT, the stories are very different. The first book is all about secrets and hidden identities and the changing feelings between Adraa and Jatin. This is about survival and love and family. And with one exception, I loved this even more than I did book one. In fact, having recently read both, I would more likely re-read this one than the first one.
Except... Jatin's story was pretty disappointing here. Every Adraa chapter was engaging and exciting, and they had me frantically turning pages. She has this great identity storyline along with real risk and danger. Jatin's chapters didn't have any of that spark. The addition of Fiza worked in only the smallest ways for me; mostly she was an annoyance. I wish Jatin had been given something equally meaty to do while Adraa goes through her trials.
If this hadn't been written in dual perspectives, I would have been okay with the focus mostly being on Adraa's story - it's spectacular! And I would have understood the Jatin-focused chapters to be a means to draw out the tension. But when the chapters are told from his perspective, I found myself wanting more for him and for his story.
Overall, this duology is brilliant. I loved the characters and the world building and this twisty story was even better than book one. There are a few pieces left unresolved, so maybe there are plans to draw this out into a trilogy? If so, I will definitely show up for another story because I really enjoyed this. But I hope Jatin gets an equally strong story next time around.
*eARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I read a finished copy of this book which I purchased myself.*
I truly loved Cast in Firelight. It was such an unexpected and brilliant book. The sequel didn't live up to its predecessor. It was still good, just not great.
Most dual POV books have one POV that you love and one that you suffer through. WIth Adraa and Jatin, I equally adored both narrations. They are both wonderful protagonists.
My main criticism is that 75% of the book is Jatin & co trying to break Adraa out of jail. After the way the first book ended, it seemed odd that no one was focusing on their enemy and that they were letting everything else slide. After finishing the book, I understand better why the author made that choice, but still don't love it.
This is a duology, but with the way the book ends (spoiler) preparing for war and a postponed wedding (end spoiler) I wish it had been a trilogy.
I truly loved Cast in Firelight. It was such an unexpected and brilliant book. The sequel didn't live up to its predecessor. It was still good, just not great.
Most dual POV books have one POV that you love and one that you suffer through. WIth Adraa and Jatin, I equally adored both narrations. They are both wonderful protagonists.
My main criticism is that 75% of the book is Jatin & co trying to break Adraa out of jail. After the way the first book ended, it seemed odd that no one was focusing on their enemy and that they were letting everything else slide. After finishing the book, I understand better why the author made that choice, but still don't love it.
This is a duology, but with the way the book ends (spoiler) preparing for war and a postponed wedding (end spoiler) I wish it had been a trilogy.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes