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jeeniusreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
tinnuben's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Genocide, Grief, and Violence
gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is an amazing read, and now I shall wait for the third book.
This book hits the ground running. There is so much going on when reading. The drama, betrayals, and the fights this book has and even the series as a whole so far is just ahh. I love every moment of it. The plot carries on from the first book along with the character growth, which is just perfect.
I cannot wait for the third book. I highly highly recommend reading this series.
This book hits the ground running. There is so much going on when reading. The drama, betrayals, and the fights this book has and even the series as a whole so far is just ahh. I love every moment of it. The plot carries on from the first book along with the character growth, which is just perfect.
I cannot wait for the third book. I highly highly recommend reading this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, Violence, and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
lucille_c's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Death of parent, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Hate crime, Cancer, Gore, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol
andromeda_1998's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Well let’s say I’m conflicted, I liked children of blood and bone, it wasn’t the best book ever but I liked it still… but this sequel isn’t it for me and I don’t need to read book 3. I’m going to end things here. The characters where annoying, the plot was cluttered and the ending… well the ending was a dumpster fire 🔥. I wanted to love this book so badly or at least enjoy it but it just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Genocide, War, Violence, Grief, Colonisation, Death, and Racism
beccaand's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, War, Death, Genocide, and Blood
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Child death
Minor: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
agentshellfish's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Grief, and Genocide
whatcassiedid's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
3.5
Overall I enjoyed it but watching Amari make the wrong choice at every possible moment was so frustrating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and War
treereadingabook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, War, Grief, and Death
violentlyagitated's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
2.5 stars, as 3 stars would mean that I somewhat liked it when I mostly felt nothing while reading it. Nothing, generously laced with mild annoyance.
Although it‘s been a hot minute since I‘ve read volume one, I didn‘t have any problems getting into this again. So this isn‘t the reason why I just couldn‘t find it in me to care about their war. Reading came easier when I reminded myself that these terrible decisions were mostly made by inexperienced teenagers traumatized by oppression and violence, who somehow were the only people available for leadership positions (everyone else is dead or old). Yet sometimes the distinct lack of communication and empathy between the leads was really jarring despite everything. Saving the world by yourself with no help has always worked so well, right?
As to the plot: many things didn‘t make sense and/or weren‘t properly explained – where did the prior connector elder go, was she unconscious the whole time? How exactly did Nehanda figure out her powers when no one even knew they were a thing? Why do they suddenly have a name for these powers? And why do titans get it for free but maji have to make a big sacrifice? What significance does someone you love have on a blood sacrifice? How do you even measure if it‘s enough love worth sacrificing?
The romance aspect was, of course, nonsensical. That much hasn‘t changed so I wasn’t disappointed by that anymore. Just as with Inan, he was still the boy who changes sides like clothes. And even though she gets a lot of shit for it, I think the way Zélie acted was justified and made sense given what she‘s been through. Still think she makes a good protagonist. I didn‘t like the way Amari turned out (though she does regret what she‘s done by the end), but then again I don‘t feel like there were many sympathetic characters in this story, if any at all.
I won’t pick up the third instalment, nevertheless, the ending was no ending at all and taking over two years to release the next book after THAT cliffhanger is criminal :)
Although it‘s been a hot minute since I‘ve read volume one, I didn‘t have any problems getting into this again. So this isn‘t the reason why I just couldn‘t find it in me to care about their war. Reading came easier when I reminded myself that these terrible decisions were mostly made by inexperienced teenagers traumatized by oppression and violence, who somehow were the only people available for leadership positions (everyone else is dead or old). Yet sometimes the distinct lack of communication and empathy between the leads was really jarring despite everything. Saving the world by yourself with no help has always worked so well, right?
As to the plot: many things didn‘t make sense and/or weren‘t properly explained – where did the prior connector elder go, was she unconscious the whole time? How exactly did Nehanda figure out her powers when no one even knew they were a thing? Why do they suddenly have a name for these powers? And why do titans get it for free but maji have to make a big sacrifice? What significance does someone you love have on a blood sacrifice? How do you even measure if it‘s enough love worth sacrificing?
The romance aspect was, of course, nonsensical. That much hasn‘t changed so I wasn’t disappointed by that anymore. Just as with Inan, he was still the boy who changes sides like clothes. And even though she gets a lot of shit for it, I think the way Zélie acted was justified and made sense given what she‘s been through. Still think she makes a good protagonist. I didn‘t like the way Amari turned out (though she does regret what she‘s done by the end), but then again I don‘t feel like there were many sympathetic characters in this story, if any at all.
I won’t pick up the third instalment, nevertheless, the ending was no ending at all and taking over two years to release the next book after THAT cliffhanger is criminal :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Death