Reviews

The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

hesterrrrrrrr's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

leah_silverton04's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Okay, it’s getting better. Enjoyed this one much more and very much love Lia as a character. She’s smart and cunning and passionate and plans her steps carefully. Like the relationship with Rafe and enjoy the idea of them together in the future, they seem very well matched in general. Don’t like the other one. He’s an idiot and thinks he has some right to Lia and refuses to believe she’s doing anything but fighting for her life. Also not sure about Pauline, seems sweet but I don’t care about her. Like at all. I was skeptical about reading this one after the first book but now I’m okay with reading the full series. Here’s to hoping it keeps getting better.

writesypratsyy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kimbongiorno's review against another edition

4.0

A great follow-up to the first book, and getting more layered, which I love. The mythology that was dribble in at the beginning is now taking shape in interesting ways, connecting dots. I'm still not sure who to trust at times, and keep getting surprised. Am genuinely mad that the 3rd in the series isn't out for months (though I did pre-order it). Cannot wait to see what happens next.
Definitely recommend.

gbentley99's review against another edition

5.0

So much better than the first!!

_rachelelock's review against another edition

5.0

definitely my fav book in the series!!!

jonezeemcgee's review against another edition

5.0

4.75

I am continually surprised at every turn at what this trilogy has to offer. I both gasped and cried whilst reading this book. That is saying something since I am a gargoyle made of pure stone and ire. LOL.

rode0's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.75

hhamlet's review against another edition

5.0

This book surpassed my expectations phenomenally. I can't even begin to express how happy I am that there was no "second book slump" at play here. In fact, I found the second installment much more fast paced and intriguing than the first!

Possibly a full review to come - once I gather my bearings and am a tad more awake, that is.

lisa1996's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25