Reviews

Wie Blut so rot by Marissa Meyer

sklus's review against another edition

4.0

So this book switches perspectives which isn't my favorite. I could not care less about Kai so all of his chapters were boring. But the other characters' chapters were interesting and the ones that annoyed me at the beginning ended up being enjoyable at the end. The best part of this book is the world building. It's amazing how much sci-fi Meyer puts into the stories while still adhering to a vague storytale retelling. It was an enjoyable book, what can I say.

menderbender's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

boo_the_ghost's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely loved this read! A phenomenal addition to the original story and fantastic reinvention of a known story! Marissa Meyers has built an incredible world that keeps getting better page after page.

ericius's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

brisingr's review against another edition

4.0

Ok, ok, ok, ok. I enjoyed this book SO much. I literally read it in one sitting, with just the smallest of pauses to get something to eat, and then coming back so I can keep on reading.

Story-wise, this was a much better book - no dead spots, no dragging narrative. We get to see what's going on from various point of views and from different places all around the world, so it's so much easier and funnier to follow the immense plot of this whole series. It also makes a lot more sense and allows us to see some nice character development and I personally prefer it to the first volume's writing.

I also really liked the main romance in this volume a lot, and I have a special place in my heart for strong, stubborn Scarlet and how much I admire her. She is strong and stubborn, but she's also scared and wants the protection of those she cares about, and she's a perfect mix of wonderful things and traits. She's also a kickass pilot. Wolf is also a fave, I especially liked him in the first part, and while their relationship isn't my usual type, it still evolved nicely and ???

To be honest, I just want more Thorne because we is an absolute fave and I feel like next volume is going to be really loved by me, simply because I will enjoy the characters so much?? Yeah, super excited for a series I didn't even want to read a year ago. Shame on me, I guess.

I just want to start Cress as soon as possible, I need more feels. This the season to be jolly and all that jazz.

mitskacir's review against another edition

3.0

I can't really say these books are good, but they are very entertaining. I liked Scarlet better than Cinder not necessarily for any plot or character reasons, but because there was much less jumbled generic Asian window dressing to bother me. The male characters in Scarlet are also much more interesting than Kai, even if I didn't necessarily like them, and I enjoyed Cinder and Thorne's dynamic. I disliked the Scarlet/Wolf relationship greatly, as it played into my least favorite romantic tropes: enemies to lovers/love at first sight (or like, at least kissing in the first 24 hours and professing that someone is the "only one" in the first 48).

chloejen's review against another edition

4.0

3.75 shoutout to my cousin who tried to get me to read these like 8 years ago. i’m doing it now. are you proud of me.

jvmilks's review against another edition

4.0

This series is growing on me. I like the intertwining of storylines and characters, and though it's fairly predictable, it's fanciful and enjoyable nonetheless.

snoopydoo77's review against another edition

4.0

As I slowly make it down my never ending TBR I finally got to Scarlet and I’m so happy I did.

I think I enjoyed this book even a little more than Cinder and I already loved Cinder.  

I just love this mix and perfect blend of traditional fairy-tale with SiFi that Meyer has created here with the Lunar Chronicles. This book takes of shortly after we left off with Cinder and we meet Scarlet and Wolf, their traditional counterparts are from Red Riding Hood.

I really enjoyed Scarlet, she was feisty, brave, strong so much more and wouldn’t give up, but she also had her vulnerable moments that made her even more likable.

Wolf on the other hand was not necessarily one of my favorites but I also didn’t not like him. He was just somewhere in the middle. Both of them together overall I enjoyed a lot but thought it was 0 too 100 in a short time but . But I can overlook that pretty easy in this case.

We also meet up with Cinder again who teams up with Thorne who by the way became my favorite Character so far, is just really funny fast think and yeah a heartthrob but he smugly knows it.

Him and Cinder bickering was just the best but they also worked well with each other.

And let’s not forget Iko who makes a comeback in a weird but oddly fitting way, I’m curious to see how it will change if it ever does, but I think it will.

Kai, was all left on his own and I kind of felt bad for him, he was trying to do the best thing and really was trying to do what is best for his people and he is paying the price.

We also learn more about Levina and the Lunas , their background , magic and what they want.

Overall a great second installment in the series and I can’t wait to read the next book and see how it all comes together even more.

I rate this book 4 ★

asaph95's review against another edition

4.0

Check out my review here:
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/cinder-and-scarlet-marissa-meyer.html