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abbieday01's review
4.0
Excellent continuation of Attina's story - that is filled with so many twists and turns and ups and downs. I love the world building and writing in this book.
emily_96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
afantaseaofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
◦ I've received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ◦
The book begins right where the first one ended. Attina is waking up in a new place called The Sanctuary. After walking and riding for days AND being bitten by a Solis she is finally getting a little bit better until she is face to face with James.
The 2nd book has been way more amazing than the 1st one. We’re getting 3 POVs, more action, even more world-building, and also character building because Attina is finally growing and shows that she can be a queen.
This time I really enjoyed her, she stood her ground and even tho she still had panic attacks she fought through them and fought back including James. And she is becoming a true queen. It's indeed a slow character development but a really good one.
Allister & James are such complete characters, one is good but shows as bad, and one is bad but looks as being good. Such deceiving characters and they take you by surprise when you read them – they’re definitely not what they seem to be.
This time the book has been faster and more action and adventure focused. If the first one was slower and more focused on the development of the characters and the world-building, the 2nd one will deliver lots of plot twists, gasping moments, and also very sweet moments. I love the feelings that are developing between Attina and Allister and I’m so excited about reading more about them.
There might be a small trigger warning – when comes to James, he is way more controlling and more abusive. It didn’t trigger me but some people might get triggered by it.
Overall the book is really great, I will definitely follow through with the next ones in the series because I want to know what happens next.
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The book begins right where the first one ended. Attina is waking up in a new place called The Sanctuary. After walking and riding for days AND being bitten by a Solis she is finally getting a little bit better until she is face to face with James.
The 2nd book has been way more amazing than the 1st one. We’re getting 3 POVs, more action, even more world-building, and also character building because Attina is finally growing and shows that she can be a queen.
This time I really enjoyed her, she stood her ground and even tho she still had panic attacks she fought through them and fought back including James. And she is becoming a true queen. It's indeed a slow character development but a really good one.
Allister & James are such complete characters, one is good but shows as bad, and one is bad but looks as being good. Such deceiving characters and they take you by surprise when you read them – they’re definitely not what they seem to be.
This time the book has been faster and more action and adventure focused. If the first one was slower and more focused on the development of the characters and the world-building, the 2nd one will deliver lots of plot twists, gasping moments, and also very sweet moments. I love the feelings that are developing between Attina and Allister and I’m so excited about reading more about them.
There might be a small trigger warning – when comes to James, he is way more controlling and more abusive. It didn’t trigger me but some people might get triggered by it.
Overall the book is really great, I will definitely follow through with the next ones in the series because I want to know what happens next.
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thepagelady's review against another edition
3.0
So the story continues in She Rises! I have enjoyed both books so far but this one is probably my favorite so far! There's a lot more action & adventures in this one! I enjoyed getting to know the characters some more! Overall a great read! I can't wait to see what Alistair is up to in the next book!
a_court_of_words_and_phrases's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one better than the first! It’s longer and gives all of the characters a lot more depth. The story is quite fast-paced, making for a pretty easy read. I loved seeing Attina finally coming into her powers and self. The romance with Allister is mostly well done, although it certainly falls into a very predictable plot.
James chapters are very uncomfortable, and I’m not sure altogether necessary. I would rather see him through Attina’s eyes, as it helps to understand why she struggles to see how bad he is. I also struggled with some of the writing – there is a lot of modern slang in a more medival fantasy setting, which I personally find a bit jarring, though that may just be my own preference. Still, overall it is an enjoyable read.
James chapters are very uncomfortable, and I’m not sure altogether necessary. I would rather see him through Attina’s eyes, as it helps to understand why she struggles to see how bad he is. I also struggled with some of the writing – there is a lot of modern slang in a more medival fantasy setting, which I personally find a bit jarring, though that may just be my own preference. Still, overall it is an enjoyable read.
spookychelle87's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.0
I am sad to say I couldn’t finish this book. It put me in a place of finding anything else to do but read.
The relationship between Attina and James gave me the “ick.” I know it is supposed to, but her inner monologue about their relationship just didn’t evolve. Once in the second book, I would have liked to see her become stronger, at least in her thinking. It is possible it did later in the book but I couldn’t get past chapter 10 (25%).
Raven the fae talking horse is too much for me. I grew up on the beach in the Southern California and I never had a horse so I maybe I don’t understand the bond a girl can have with her horse. If you love horses, then this is a story for you but for me the relationship felt exaggerated and didn’t add to the story.
Once Attina met Ned, it just seemed like him being half fae and immediately wanting to train her was too easy. I would have enjoyed there being more buildup on this part of the story compared to her constantly thinking about James.
The writing overall seemed more frazzled though I don’t recall coming across any spelling or grammatical errors.
If anyone sees this and understands where I am coming from but thinks these issues get better within the book/series, please let me know! I want to know how Attina’s journey ends, but not at the cost of being in a reading slump that could last days or weeks.
The relationship between Attina and James gave me the “ick.” I know it is supposed to, but her inner monologue about their relationship just didn’t evolve. Once in the second book, I would have liked to see her become stronger, at least in her thinking. It is possible it did later in the book but I couldn’t get past chapter 10 (25%).
Raven the fae talking horse is too much for me. I grew up on the beach in the Southern California and I never had a horse so I maybe I don’t understand the bond a girl can have with her horse. If you love horses, then this is a story for you but for me the relationship felt exaggerated and didn’t add to the story.
Once Attina met Ned, it just seemed like him being half fae and immediately wanting to train her was too easy. I would have enjoyed there being more buildup on this part of the story compared to her constantly thinking about James.
The writing overall seemed more frazzled though I don’t recall coming across any spelling or grammatical errors.
If anyone sees this and understands where I am coming from but thinks these issues get better within the book/series, please let me know! I want to know how Attina’s journey ends, but not at the cost of being in a reading slump that could last days or weeks.
kittykels's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Significantly better than the first book, but still some errors and inconsistencies with the writing. If you don't care about technicalities, this book is fairly enjoyable.
Regarding the romance, it very much has ACOTAR vibes. Not sure if this is intentional or not and if I like or dislike it. I think I'm leaning more towards liking it, but I'd probably like it more if the editing was better. James is a more annoying, immature version of Tamlin, and Allister is a more immature version of Rhysand, but still likeable.
I guess my dislike of YA is coming out in this review. 😅 But I've also read plenty of YA that I still really enjoyed, so I still feel it's fair to critique the quality of writing and editing.
Regarding the romance, it very much has ACOTAR vibes. Not sure if this is intentional or not and if I like or dislike it. I think I'm leaning more towards liking it, but I'd probably like it more if the editing was better. James is a more annoying, immature version of Tamlin, and Allister is a more immature version of Rhysand, but still likeable.
I guess my dislike of YA is coming out in this review. 😅 But I've also read plenty of YA that I still really enjoyed, so I still feel it's fair to critique the quality of writing and editing.
beccainabook's review
4.0
I received this ARC from the author and Books of Match Media in exchange for an honest review. I’m really digging this book world and the main characters.... But those side characters can honestly just go away.... They are annoying and bring nothing to the table. Raven’s back and forth with Attinna is truly exhausting and I want nothing to do it.
I really love the book world and I want to know more about it, but I feel like this sequel was almost a repeat of the first book. There was so much time spent on Attina’s training like in the first book and I was just glazing over it sometimes. Sorry not sorry.... I just felt there was not enough progression of the pot for me to make it feel like a true sequel.
However, Allistair and his banter was the book’s true guiding light and it gave me the light I needed to continue the series. I would love to see where this story is going as well, but please no more training....
I really love the book world and I want to know more about it, but I feel like this sequel was almost a repeat of the first book. There was so much time spent on Attina’s training like in the first book and I was just glazing over it sometimes. Sorry not sorry.... I just felt there was not enough progression of the pot for me to make it feel like a true sequel.
However, Allistair and his banter was the book’s true guiding light and it gave me the light I needed to continue the series. I would love to see where this story is going as well, but please no more training....
bookwyrms_shelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I couldn't help but root for Allister from the start of this one, and throughout their journey the bond that grows between him and Attina is wonderful. And the banter in this book is just funny! I found myself laughing out loud many times.
I finished this in a day because I had to see how they ended up. Are they fated mates? Will they make it to the towns safely? Will James catch them? And what the hell, James has become so horrible so fast, it's like something has changed inside of him, or he's hidden his true self for quite some time. I have a couple of ideas about what's going on with him, but I've got a couple of books to go!
Attina, Raven, and Ned leave Sanctuary in search of supplies for their people. They find Allister almost immediately and decide that he can help her learn to use her powers. As they go from town to town the outlook is bleak. Encountering more Solis and discovering more about her power and who she is, Attina embraces who she is...and who she must become.
Reliving horrors and experiencing new ones, Attina is faced with the reality of what she hopes can become of her and Allister, but also of just how dangerous James may be.
Continue Attina's story in She Rises.
I finished this in a day because I had to see how they ended up. Are they fated mates? Will they make it to the towns safely? Will James catch them? And what the hell, James has become so horrible so fast, it's like something has changed inside of him, or he's hidden his true self for quite some time. I have a couple of ideas about what's going on with him, but I've got a couple of books to go!
Attina, Raven, and Ned leave Sanctuary in search of supplies for their people. They find Allister almost immediately and decide that he can help her learn to use her powers. As they go from town to town the outlook is bleak. Encountering more Solis and discovering more about her power and who she is, Attina embraces who she is...and who she must become.
Reliving horrors and experiencing new ones, Attina is faced with the reality of what she hopes can become of her and Allister, but also of just how dangerous James may be.
Continue Attina's story in She Rises.
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