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tishywishy's review against another edition
4.0
Usually the middle book tends to be oversaturated with details and not enough action and there is definitely a lot packed in here but the action was giving details bang for its buck. I really enjoyed the development of Kelsey's character and those surrounding her.
I have mixed feelings about the 'crossing' - it feels really awkward and I feel a bit tossed when the narrators change. It's not enough to deter me from reading book 3 but hoping it's a bit smoother and well concluded.
I have mixed feelings about the 'crossing' - it feels really awkward and I feel a bit tossed when the narrators change. It's not enough to deter me from reading book 3 but hoping it's a bit smoother and well concluded.
blamy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chloetaida's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
tckcallahan's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing continuation of the series! Definitely went in a different direction than I expected it to. Looking forward to see how things culminate in the next book!
mlirwin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crimsoncor's review against another edition
5.0
As well as the multiple-POVs, Johansen now weaves in split-world flashbacks which, similar to the first book, slowly unpeel the layers of her story. I will admit skepticism while I was reading as to it all seamlessly coming together, but it is masterfully done and the payoff is great.
One other thing I want to mention as the epigraphs that start each chapter and essentially, being quotes from the distant future, spoil the entire story before you read it. But, in fact, it never matters because the story is told so well that even knowing the eventual outcome, the suspense still builds and the narrative drive compels the reader along.
Also, Johansen seems to be a huge fan of ending these books with epic mic-drop cliff-hangers. Here's hoping the final book actually wraps things up somewhat. :-D
One other thing I want to mention as the epigraphs that start each chapter and essentially, being quotes from the distant future, spoil the entire story before you read it. But, in fact, it never matters because the story is told so well that even knowing the eventual outcome, the suspense still builds and the narrative drive compels the reader along.
Also, Johansen seems to be a huge fan of ending these books with epic mic-drop cliff-hangers. Here's hoping the final book actually wraps things up somewhat. :-D
cjdeb's review against another edition
4.0
Very different from the first (and containing more explicit violence), but interesting. I look forward to the third installment.