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mmemontagne's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sammyisobsessed24's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars bumped up to 4
I really enjoy V.E. Schwab's writing, and I definitely enjoyed the second book more than the first. I know that's an unpopular opinion, but I felt I'd gotten to know and care about the characters more by the end of this one than the first. I know why some people consider this to be YA; it definitely has many of the tropes. But I think it is fair to consider it a fast-paced adult fantasy series.
Unfortunately, my biggest issue with this series is Lila and her "not like other girls" attitude. I adore Rye and Kell's brotherly bond. I love them so much! I enjoy Holland as a morally grey villain. It's difficult not to feel for him and abhor his actions. That's good shit. I even decently enjoy Kell and Lila's romance. But god... I wish Lila would shut the fuck up about being "one of a damn kind" and thinking poorly of other women. Come on, girl! It just feels like internalized misogyny. I don't completely hate her character. In fact, I think she has a lot of potential. I hope it gets more flushed out in book three (though I've heard otherwise :() and through the second series. I like that she's a scrappy orphan who's had to fight tooth and nail for everything she has. I like her as a pirate and her relationship with Alucard. But it's irritating how often she talks about how awful dresses are, how boring balls are, and how she just wants to stab someone. She doesn't need to be a girly girl, but she shouldn't hate other women.
I really enjoy V.E. Schwab's writing, and I definitely enjoyed the second book more than the first. I know that's an unpopular opinion, but I felt I'd gotten to know and care about the characters more by the end of this one than the first. I know why some people consider this to be YA; it definitely has many of the tropes. But I think it is fair to consider it a fast-paced adult fantasy series.
Unfortunately, my biggest issue with this series is Lila and her "not like other girls" attitude. I adore Rye and Kell's brotherly bond. I love them so much! I enjoy Holland as a morally grey villain. It's difficult not to feel for him and abhor his actions. That's good shit. I even decently enjoy Kell and Lila's romance. But god... I wish Lila would shut the fuck up about being "one of a damn kind" and thinking poorly of other women. Come on, girl! It just feels like internalized misogyny. I don't completely hate her character. In fact, I think she has a lot of potential. I hope it gets more flushed out in book three (though I've heard otherwise :() and through the second series. I like that she's a scrappy orphan who's had to fight tooth and nail for everything she has. I like her as a pirate and her relationship with Alucard. But it's irritating how often she talks about how awful dresses are, how boring balls are, and how she just wants to stab someone. She doesn't need to be a girly girl, but she shouldn't hate other women.
cardanivy's review against another edition
5.0
[ 5/5 ]
NO YOU DONT UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS I WILL KMS IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ANY OF THEM
NO YOU DONT UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS I WILL KMS IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ANY OF THEM
alycedawn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
namazu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
booksbydann's review against another edition
4.0
Que maravilla cuando los libros superan las expectativas, aunque lamentablemente este no fue el caso. Concilio de sombras si bien me encantó, no logró superar todas las expectativas que tenía puestas en él. Tenia la esperanza de encontrarme con una segunda parte épica pero en su lugar me encontré con un libro que mantiene el mismo ritmo a lo largo de todo el libro, casi sin giros sorprendentes. Esta vez, a diferencia del primer libro, la historia se desarrolla casi enteramente en el Londres rojo, lo cual no acabó de convencerme y más allá de algunas excepciones sentí que no hubo un desarrollo más profundo del mundo. Los personajes, en el primer libro, no acabaron de encantarme demasiado, pero en esta segunda parte todos y cada uno de ellos se ganaron mi corazón. Y es que las relaciones afectivas en este libro me mantuvieron hiperventilando y muerta de amor. No puedo darle menos de 4 estrellas porque si bien me decepcionó y no cumplió mis expectativas, el libro en general me gustó mucho y mantuvo alborotadas mis emociones.
En resumen, es un libro que mantiene el mismo ritmo que el primero, no innova demasiado en el desarrollo del mundo, pero aun así no puedes soltarlo.
En resumen, es un libro que mantiene el mismo ritmo que el primero, no innova demasiado en el desarrollo del mundo, pero aun así no puedes soltarlo.
lyndseyb1112's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75