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A review by reading_rhapsody
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
🤯😱
I finished reading this book last week, and I've been taking some time to think things over. When it comes to Sarah J. Maas' books, I usually rate them based on the overall feel (vibes) I get from them. So, I've been giving myself some time to figure out how I feel because my opinions can change over time.
I have to say, this book surpassed my expectations. I was worried it might suffer from the "middle book syndrome," but I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't. In fact, I think it's even better than the first book. Looking back, I might lower my rating for the first book a bit. I rated it mostly based on vibes, but in hindsight, it probably didn't deserve such a high rating.
This book really draws you into the relationships between the characters, especially the found family dynamic, which I absolutely love. While I could have done without some of the steamier scenes, they were easy enough to skip. Despite liking the main characters, Bryce and Hunt, I found myself more invested in the secondary characters like Ruhn, Ithan, and Tharion. Their storylines were more engaging to me.
The plot twists were fantastic, and that ending left me speechless! However, one thing I didn't like was the lack of character development. While I enjoy plot-driven books, I prefer a balance between plot and character development. The constant switching of points of view also detracted from my enjoyment. I'm usually drawn in by Maas' character development, which is why I enjoyed "House of Earth and Blood" because of the development of Hunt and Bryce's relationship.
In this book, though, I found myself getting bored with Bryce and Hunt's storyline and more interested in the other characters, which is strange because I liked them in the first book. Bryce's decisions felt selfish to me, even when she tried to pass them off as selfless. It's starting to make me lose interest in her character. Still, I'm invested in the other characters' storylines, so I'm looking forward to seeing where things go in book 3.
If you like this book check this out:
https://www.readingrhapsody.com/young-adult-fantasy-romance-books/
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I finished reading this book last week, and I've been taking some time to think things over. When it comes to Sarah J. Maas' books, I usually rate them based on the overall feel (vibes) I get from them. So, I've been giving myself some time to figure out how I feel because my opinions can change over time.
I have to say, this book surpassed my expectations. I was worried it might suffer from the "middle book syndrome," but I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't. In fact, I think it's even better than the first book. Looking back, I might lower my rating for the first book a bit. I rated it mostly based on vibes, but in hindsight, it probably didn't deserve such a high rating.
This book really draws you into the relationships between the characters, especially the found family dynamic, which I absolutely love. While I could have done without some of the steamier scenes, they were easy enough to skip. Despite liking the main characters, Bryce and Hunt, I found myself more invested in the secondary characters like Ruhn, Ithan, and Tharion. Their storylines were more engaging to me.
The plot twists were fantastic, and that ending left me speechless! However, one thing I didn't like was the lack of character development. While I enjoy plot-driven books, I prefer a balance between plot and character development. The constant switching of points of view also detracted from my enjoyment. I'm usually drawn in by Maas' character development, which is why I enjoyed "House of Earth and Blood" because of the development of Hunt and Bryce's relationship.
In this book, though, I found myself getting bored with Bryce and Hunt's storyline and more interested in the other characters, which is strange because I liked them in the first book. Bryce's decisions felt selfish to me, even when she tried to pass them off as selfless. It's starting to make me lose interest in her character. Still, I'm invested in the other characters' storylines, so I'm looking forward to seeing where things go in book 3.
If you like this book check this out:
https://www.readingrhapsody.com/young-adult-fantasy-romance-books/
for book recs and reviews:
https://www.readingrhapsody.com