Reviews

Nådeløs by Namina Forna

laurenrebeccanewson's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

raebrock's review against another edition

5.0

This may very well be my favorite series ever, of all time. I re-read the Gilded Ones to refresh my memory before beginning this one as I’d gotten an ARC very early and it had been nearly 2 years since I read it. It held up and the sequel continued to absolutely blow my mind. The depth and strength and bond of the characters is unparalleled. There are so many twists and revelations that I never saw coming. This book took on gender in the most interesting way I’ve ever seen it explored. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. And like the first book, The Merciless Ones left me so eagerly anticipating the next book, it’s almost physically painful to wait. “Live forever. Live in victory.”

Thank you NetGalley, author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

crooked_wonderland's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

sebrei's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

goldynnae's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

whackystar's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.0

lyralapis's review against another edition

adventurous challenging inspiring 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

4.25

britlovestoread's review against another edition

3.0

I loved The Gilded Ones so much, but I don't know for sure what exactly it was about this book that made it a little difficult for me to get through it - I think the story seemed to move at a weird and very confusing pace. It almost felt a bit scattered at certain points.

It felt like there was somehow too much going on but also not enough? I was kind of overwhelmed and confused about what was supposed to be happening and things kept getting flipped around and my brain just couldn't quite keep up.

That being said, I did really like the ending so I will for sure be reading the 3rd book.

janni_86's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

vtlism's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense

5.0

Loved. Cathartic, therapeutic, moving, compelling. I wanted to listen again right away. I got it from the library and it's one of the few books I will actually buy after that!