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A review by katetj
Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink
4.0
More reviews can be found at my blog: Nomalicious Reads
Ever since I finished reading Prophecy of the Sisters I couldn't wait to get my hands on Guardian of the Gate, excited to see what Michelle Zink would throw at me next in the sequel of this amazing, unique tale!
I got to it as soon as I could (which wasn't soon enough actually) and although I really enjoyed Guardian of the Gate, I found that it wasn't as gripping as the first. Which sometimes happens with middle books, don't get me wrong, it was still good and had its exciting moments, yummy scenes and a few where I gripped the edges of the book worried about what would happen to Lia and her companions next, it's just that I think since the first book was such a roller-coaster ride, I was expecting the second to be the same.
Guardian of the Gate was a bit more slow paced from the first, it has it's fast paced scenes too, so don't worry! We kind of took a step back and got to see Lia's growth from the first book and her constant worries for the journey yet to come, also Guardian of the Gate was practically Lia coming to terms with her quest and the possibilities that may occur from it, and accepting herself.
One of the best things about book two is... Dimitri! I wasn't a big James fan and I had read in other reviews about Dimitri so I was just bursting at the seams for him to show up! & ooh boy is he yummy! Lia and Dimitri's relationship did evolve fast, but Michelle does it in such a way that it doesn't seem so, I mean with all the crazy things that are happening around them I think they got together rather slowly!
& then I was literally biting my nails in worry and anticipation for when Lia or one of her trusty companions would let the beans spill about James to Dimitri... I mean come on they were practically engaged, I don't particularly like the guy but that would cause some reaction from Dimitri hearing about it.. no? But I guess I'll be waiting for that in book three! (I was actually kind of bummed it wasn't in book two)
I also was disapointed with the lack of creepy/bitchy Alice scenes, don't get me wrong when she did appear she made a splash with her evil ways that sent chills down my spine, but I wanted more evilll! Not that there wasn't any.. Michelle writes a good creepy scene! And I just wanted more! haha.
Okay before I babble on for too much longer, I shall end this review with... *drum-roll* Edmund is adorable and I love him to pieces! Where can I get one!?
Also, I can't wait to read the conclusion to this amazing series... Circle of Fire, where I've heard that things will pick up the pace like never before! & yes I'll admit, I'm a bit scared to find out what will go wrong happen next!
Ever since I finished reading Prophecy of the Sisters I couldn't wait to get my hands on Guardian of the Gate, excited to see what Michelle Zink would throw at me next in the sequel of this amazing, unique tale!
I got to it as soon as I could (which wasn't soon enough actually) and although I really enjoyed Guardian of the Gate, I found that it wasn't as gripping as the first. Which sometimes happens with middle books, don't get me wrong, it was still good and had its exciting moments, yummy scenes and a few where I gripped the edges of the book worried about what would happen to Lia and her companions next, it's just that I think since the first book was such a roller-coaster ride, I was expecting the second to be the same.
Guardian of the Gate was a bit more slow paced from the first, it has it's fast paced scenes too, so don't worry! We kind of took a step back and got to see Lia's growth from the first book and her constant worries for the journey yet to come, also Guardian of the Gate was practically Lia coming to terms with her quest and the possibilities that may occur from it, and accepting herself.
One of the best things about book two is... Dimitri! I wasn't a big James fan and I had read in other reviews about Dimitri so I was just bursting at the seams for him to show up! & ooh boy is he yummy! Lia and Dimitri's relationship did evolve fast, but Michelle does it in such a way that it doesn't seem so, I mean with all the crazy things that are happening around them I think they got together rather slowly!
& then I was literally biting my nails in worry and anticipation for when Lia or one of her trusty companions would let the beans spill about James to Dimitri... I mean come on they were practically engaged, I don't particularly like the guy but that would cause some reaction from Dimitri hearing about it.. no? But I guess I'll be waiting for that in book three! (I was actually kind of bummed it wasn't in book two)
I also was disapointed with the lack of creepy/bitchy Alice scenes, don't get me wrong when she did appear she made a splash with her evil ways that sent chills down my spine, but I wanted more evilll! Not that there wasn't any.. Michelle writes a good creepy scene! And I just wanted more! haha.
Okay before I babble on for too much longer, I shall end this review with... *drum-roll* Edmund is adorable and I love him to pieces! Where can I get one!?
Also, I can't wait to read the conclusion to this amazing series... Circle of Fire, where I've heard that things will pick up the pace like never before! & yes I'll admit, I'm a bit scared to find out what will go wrong happen next!