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twowhoodles's review against another edition
5.0
This one is intense - lots of tensions building up (romantically and in-world), brought to satisfying conclusions :)
leabookjoy's review against another edition
5.0
French & English reviews
Un tome que j'ai dévoré ><
Après un premier tome qui m'avait beaucoup plu, j'ai plongé dans ce deuxième livre et je l'ai ADORE !
Ce que j'ai particulièrement aimé :
- l'univers toujours aussi riche ! Cette fois-ci, on a davantage d'explication sur le fonctionnement de la Cour et surtout sur les verwulfen (j'adorais avoir un livre qui se passe en Scandinavie =D)
- les multiples intrigues autour des humanistes, des "mech' " (j'adorais en savoir plus sur eux et j'ai beaucoup aimé voir les différents automates !) et du traité avec les verwulfen ! Et bien sûr Colchester que j'ai adoré détesté =D (j'espère qu'on verra le fameux réseau pour aider les jeunes femmes que Lena veut créer !)
- énorme coup de cœur pour les personnages, que ce soit les principaux (coup de cœur pour Lena qui a été tellement courageuse malgré tout ce qu'elle a vécu <3) ou les secondaires (Astrid que j'ai adoré et que j'aimerais beaucoup voir avec son propre livre, Lynch qui m'intrigue beaucoup mais aussi les humanistes que l'on a vu comme Rosalind et bien sûr toujours Leo <3)
- la romance était PFIOULALALA ! J'ai adoré voir Lena et Will se tourner autour et finalement succomber <3
Bref, un tome aussi bien voire meilleur que le précédent et j'ai hâte de lire le prochain avec Lynch =D
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A book that I devoured ><
After a first book that I really liked, I plunged into this second book and I LOVED it !
What I particularly liked :
- the universe still so rich ! This time, we have more explanation on the functioning of the Court and especially on the verwulfen (I would love to have a book that takes place in Scandinavia =D)
- the multiple plots around the humanists, the "mech '" (I loved to know more about them and I really liked seeing the different automatons !) and the treaty with the verwulfen ! And of course Colchester whom I loved to hate =D (I hope we will see the famous network to help the young women that Lena wants to create !)
- huge crush for the characters, whether the main ones (LOVE Lena who was so courageous despite everything she's been through <3) or the secondary ones (Astrid whom I adored and whom I would very much like to see with her own book, Lynch which intrigues me a lot but also the humanists whom we saw like Rosalind and of course always Leo <3)
- romance was PFIOULALALA! I loved seeing Lena and Will turn around each other and finally succumb to it <3
In short, a book as good or even better than the previous one and I can't wait to read the next one with Lynch =D
Un tome que j'ai dévoré ><
Après un premier tome qui m'avait beaucoup plu, j'ai plongé dans ce deuxième livre et je l'ai ADORE !
Ce que j'ai particulièrement aimé :
- l'univers toujours aussi riche ! Cette fois-ci, on a davantage d'explication sur le fonctionnement de la Cour et surtout sur les verwulfen (j'adorais avoir un livre qui se passe en Scandinavie =D)
- les multiples intrigues autour des humanistes, des "mech' " (j'adorais en savoir plus sur eux et j'ai beaucoup aimé voir les différents automates !) et du traité avec les verwulfen ! Et bien sûr Colchester que j'ai adoré détesté =D (j'espère qu'on verra le fameux réseau pour aider les jeunes femmes que Lena veut créer !)
- énorme coup de cœur pour les personnages, que ce soit les principaux (coup de cœur pour Lena qui a été tellement courageuse malgré tout ce qu'elle a vécu <3) ou les secondaires (Astrid que j'ai adoré et que j'aimerais beaucoup voir avec son propre livre, Lynch qui m'intrigue beaucoup mais aussi les humanistes que l'on a vu comme Rosalind et bien sûr toujours Leo <3)
- la romance était PFIOULALALA ! J'ai adoré voir Lena et Will se tourner autour et finalement succomber <3
Bref, un tome aussi bien voire meilleur que le précédent et j'ai hâte de lire le prochain avec Lynch =D
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A book that I devoured ><
After a first book that I really liked, I plunged into this second book and I LOVED it !
What I particularly liked :
- the universe still so rich ! This time, we have more explanation on the functioning of the Court and especially on the verwulfen (I would love to have a book that takes place in Scandinavia =D)
- the multiple plots around the humanists, the "mech '" (I loved to know more about them and I really liked seeing the different automatons !) and the treaty with the verwulfen ! And of course Colchester whom I loved to hate =D (I hope we will see the famous network to help the young women that Lena wants to create !)
- huge crush for the characters, whether the main ones (LOVE Lena who was so courageous despite everything she's been through <3) or the secondary ones (Astrid whom I adored and whom I would very much like to see with her own book, Lynch which intrigues me a lot but also the humanists whom we saw like Rosalind and of course always Leo <3)
- romance was PFIOULALALA! I loved seeing Lena and Will turn around each other and finally succumb to it <3
In short, a book as good or even better than the previous one and I can't wait to read the next one with Lynch =D
callistolexx's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I found it vastly better than the first one, mostly because Lena and Will seemed more likable to me than Blade and Honoria. There's just something about these two that grabbed me. It's also one of the very few books out there that has me thinking of looking for more werewolf main characters. I've always had a penchant for vampires and been largely indifferent to werewolves, but this one really has me thinking. Though I know the rest of the series deals more with the vampires than the wolves, it has me more excited to read the rest of the series than I felt with the first one. I just love this book.
emac021's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Heart of Iron
4 Stars
Lena Todd walks among the Echelon in order to gather information for the human resistance. After Lena inadvertently becomes involved in a dangerous web of lies and deceit, Will Carver, a Verewulfen with a price on his head, realizes that he is the only one who can keep her safe despite the fact that it is he who poses the greatest threat to her heart and soul.
The fantastic world building established in the first book continues with more information on the conflicts between the Ecehlon, or Blue Bloods (aristocracy who voluntarily expose themselves to a vampirism inducing virus), the humans (Thralls who provide sex and blood to the Ecehlon, and regular people who are forced to donate blood in the form of a tax), and the Verwulfen (werewolves who are considered little more than beasts and have been exterminated or enslaved).
While the pacing is slow in the beginning, it eventually picks up and the action-packed climax and resolution are exciting and satisfying. Lena and Will’s romance is rocky at first as she comes across as spoiled and childish, and his sexy broodiness does not always compensate for his stoic self-deprication. That said, their relationship improves during the second half of the book when they actually begin to communicate and they have some wonderfully intense and emotional scenes together.
The plot revolving around the human resistance to the Blue-Bloods and the peace negations with the Scandinavian Verwulfen is compelling and it will be interesting to see where the next book goes with this.
All in all, Heart of Iron is a worthwhile read for its superb dystopian and steampunk elements, intriguing plot and solid romance.
4 Stars
Lena Todd walks among the Echelon in order to gather information for the human resistance. After Lena inadvertently becomes involved in a dangerous web of lies and deceit, Will Carver, a Verewulfen with a price on his head, realizes that he is the only one who can keep her safe despite the fact that it is he who poses the greatest threat to her heart and soul.
The fantastic world building established in the first book continues with more information on the conflicts between the Ecehlon, or Blue Bloods (aristocracy who voluntarily expose themselves to a vampirism inducing virus), the humans (Thralls who provide sex and blood to the Ecehlon, and regular people who are forced to donate blood in the form of a tax), and the Verwulfen (werewolves who are considered little more than beasts and have been exterminated or enslaved).
While the pacing is slow in the beginning, it eventually picks up and the action-packed climax and resolution are exciting and satisfying. Lena and Will’s romance is rocky at first as she comes across as spoiled and childish, and his sexy broodiness does not always compensate for his stoic self-deprication. That said, their relationship improves during the second half of the book when they actually begin to communicate and they have some wonderfully intense and emotional scenes together.
The plot revolving around the human resistance to the Blue-Bloods and the peace negations with the Scandinavian Verwulfen is compelling and it will be interesting to see where the next book goes with this.
All in all, Heart of Iron is a worthwhile read for its superb dystopian and steampunk elements, intriguing plot and solid romance.
bitterlina's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
vervain's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.25
nakedsushi's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
Not as good as the first in the series, since there were some recycled ideas. I also thought Lena was an annoying character who made stupid decisions, so there was that.
Not as good as the first in the series, since there were some recycled ideas. I also thought Lena was an annoying character who made stupid decisions, so there was that.
alisonb's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
Loved this story! A great plot, a brooding hero, and lots of action and heat.
Adding .5 star because a certain part of Lena and Will’s arc made me a bit
Loved this story! A great plot, a brooding hero, and lots of action and heat.
Adding .5 star because a certain part of Lena and Will’s arc made me a bit