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paradewitham's review against another edition
4.0
Liked how quickly it started and loved the pacing of the ending, but sadly found myself impatient with the plotting in the middle. Luckily dialogue usually made up for that. Still a very, very quick read like book one. Fingers crossed that book three is on hold shelf at library by our visit tomorrow!?
all_too_well's review against another edition
4.0
holy fucking christ mal is literally so insufferable in this book. bless the lord that vasily died
gothutaoz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? Yes
4.5
christinaj1021's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ssssophie3745's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
4.5
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Much better then first book for two reasons.
First reason: Nikolai Lantsov, Major of the Twenty-Second Regiment, Soldier of the King’s Army, Grand Duke of Udova, and second son to His Most Royal Majesty, King Alexander the Third, Ruler of the Double Eagle Throne, may his life and reign be long. I love him, manipulator with good heart, thank you sir for saving this series. Mal was right when he called him Prince Perfect.
Second reason: There isn't much for Darkling in this book, everyone with brain cheered. Every sentence from his mouth is super annoying or disgusting: “Because every day we don’t find the sea whip, I’ll peel away a piece of her skin. Slowly. Then Ivan will heal her, and the next day, we’ll do it all over again.”
Like Alina is potato, then there is him pretending to be Mal to kiss her and what he did to Genya, yes he deserves to die twice.
Also blaming Alina for stuff he does: “I’ve waged the war you forced me to, Alina,” said the Darkling. “If you hadn’t run from me, the Second Army would still be intact. All those Grisha would still be alive.
Crusty old man you did that but moving on.
Alina and Mal are both seventeen and insecure what do you'll want for them. It's clear they both care about each other and they fit together.
Overall Nikolai ilysm.
First reason: Nikolai Lantsov, Major of the Twenty-Second Regiment, Soldier of the King’s Army, Grand Duke of Udova, and second son to His Most Royal Majesty, King Alexander the Third, Ruler of the Double Eagle Throne, may his life and reign be long. I love him, manipulator with good heart, thank you sir for saving this series. Mal was right when he called him Prince Perfect.
Second reason: There isn't much for Darkling in this book, everyone with brain cheered. Every sentence from his mouth is super annoying or disgusting: “Because every day we don’t find the sea whip, I’ll peel away a piece of her skin. Slowly. Then Ivan will heal her, and the next day, we’ll do it all over again.”
Like Alina is potato, then there is him pretending to be Mal to kiss her and what he did to Genya, yes he deserves to die twice.
Also blaming Alina for stuff he does: “I’ve waged the war you forced me to, Alina,” said the Darkling. “If you hadn’t run from me, the Second Army would still be intact. All those Grisha would still be alive.
Crusty old man you did that but moving on.
Alina and Mal are both seventeen and insecure what do you'll want for them. It's clear they both care about each other and they fit together.
Overall Nikolai ilysm.
msaenger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.75
gabthebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Violence
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this SO much more than the first book. I can't really remember how I felt about the first book, but I noticed I gave it 3 stars so I definitely rate this higher than that.
This was just the book I needed. A fast-paced fantasy with lots of action, and humour & romance sprinkled throughout.
I can't wait to gobble up the last book and see where it ends.
This was just the book I needed. A fast-paced fantasy with lots of action, and humour & romance sprinkled throughout.
I can't wait to gobble up the last book and see where it ends.