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aclopez6's review against another edition
4.0
(Review also posted on Netgalley)
Solid sequel to Raybearer; 4.5/5 stars
When I began the book I was a bit confused on how much time had passed, but Ifueko quickly centers you in Tarisai's journey to connect with 11 others before her trip to the underworld. The pacing was interesting--slow build with Tarisai's journey in the underworld taking up about 15% of the book towards the last quarter of the book. This pacing is not for everyone, and I typically don't enjoy books that follow this flow.
I appreciated the the Lady was included, but her presence was brief and aligned with what we learned about her in the the first book. I wish there was more about Kirah in this book--she and Tarisai seemed to grow alongside each other in the first book!
ALSO, the way in which Dayo's asexuality was presented was so positive throughout the book, and it was valuable that this was shown as a key part of his identity, without it being the only part of his character worth sharing. Ifueko crafted a strong world, consistent with the first book--definitely recommend to have this book on hand for students, although I would not personally choose to teach this text due to the odd pacing.
Solid sequel to Raybearer; 4.5/5 stars
When I began the book I was a bit confused on how much time had passed, but Ifueko quickly centers you in Tarisai's journey to connect with 11 others before her trip to the underworld. The pacing was interesting--slow build with Tarisai's journey in the underworld taking up about 15% of the book towards the last quarter of the book. This pacing is not for everyone, and I typically don't enjoy books that follow this flow.
I appreciated the the Lady was included, but her presence was brief and aligned with what we learned about her in the the first book. I wish there was more about Kirah in this book--she and Tarisai seemed to grow alongside each other in the first book!
ALSO, the way in which Dayo's asexuality was presented was so positive throughout the book, and it was valuable that this was shown as a key part of his identity, without it being the only part of his character worth sharing. Ifueko crafted a strong world, consistent with the first book--definitely recommend to have this book on hand for students, although I would not personally choose to teach this text due to the odd pacing.
telegraphclub's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.75
sara_2103's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
magalic's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
kgdailey929's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
shoshin's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kmilnic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
lindseymikaela's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0