dragontomes2000's review
4.0
Such a great sequel to Winds of Khalakovo. It really cracked wide open this worlds mythology and made it even more expansive and rich. We also got to see a lot more of the actual world of Anuskaya compared to the first book. This book also had a glossary in the back which made the magic and history of the world even easier to understand. Which wasn't a big problem for me but as I said in my review for book one, I thought it would be a slight issue for some readers.
The plot and character development throughout this book was top notch. We continue to follow the story of Nikandr and Atiana, but we get a new POV who was introduced back in book one, Nasim. Now I loved Nasim back in book one because his entire character was shrouded by mystery and to have him as a lead now in this one was smart thinking. We got to learn so much more about why this kid is so important to the overall plot. That is true for all the main leads though as Nikandr and Atiana also start to realize their connection to the bigger picture. The author isn't afraid to go the distance either. There was so much action and loss and I started fearing for my babies quite early on in book two.
My one tiny issue with this sequel would be that I felt like it was just a tad to long. There was a moment I was thinking to myself are we there yet or even didn't this already happen. Again minor issue to a book a truly truly adore.
I am excited to see how this all wraps up in the final book.
The plot and character development throughout this book was top notch. We continue to follow the story of Nikandr and Atiana, but we get a new POV who was introduced back in book one, Nasim. Now I loved Nasim back in book one because his entire character was shrouded by mystery and to have him as a lead now in this one was smart thinking. We got to learn so much more about why this kid is so important to the overall plot. That is true for all the main leads though as Nikandr and Atiana also start to realize their connection to the bigger picture. The author isn't afraid to go the distance either. There was so much action and loss and I started fearing for my babies quite early on in book two.
My one tiny issue with this sequel would be that I felt like it was just a tad to long. There was a moment I was thinking to myself are we there yet or even didn't this already happen. Again minor issue to a book a truly truly adore.
I am excited to see how this all wraps up in the final book.
mw2k's review against another edition
3.0
More long-winded and therefore not as entertaining as the first book. There's lots of static non-activity that drags this lengthy installment down. The passages that centre on Nikandr and Atiana are perhaps the best. I still haven't quite figured out what Nasim is, and his role in this tale. I suspect that the third novel may resolve that. I also hope it's not as padded out as this one.
Still an excellent example of character and world building, and quite a few fantasy authors could learn a thing or three about those arts. If only it wasn't such an ofttimes chore to get through.
Still an excellent example of character and world building, and quite a few fantasy authors could learn a thing or three about those arts. If only it wasn't such an ofttimes chore to get through.
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
4.0
Such a great sequel to Winds of Khalakovo. It really cracked wide open this worlds mythology and made it even more expansive and rich. We also got to see a lot more of the actual world of Anuskaya compared to the first book. This book also had a glossary in the back which made the magic and history of the world even easier to understand. Which wasn't a big problem for me but as I said in my review for book one, I thought it would be a slight issue for some readers.
The plot and character development throughout this book was top notch. We continue to follow the story of Nikandr and Atiana, but we get a new POV who was introduced back in book one, Nasim. Now I loved Nasim back in book one because his entire character was shrouded by mystery and to have him as a lead now in this one was smart thinking. We got to learn so much more about why this kid is so important to the overall plot. That is true for all the main leads though as Nikandr and Atiana also start to realize their connection to the bigger picture. The author isn't afraid to go the distance either. There was so much action and loss and I started fearing for my babies quite early on in book two.
My one tiny issue with this sequel would be that I felt like it was just a tad to long. There was a moment I was thinking to myself are we there yet or even didn't this already happen. Again minor issue to a book a truly truly adore.
I am excited to see how this all wraps up in the final book.
The plot and character development throughout this book was top notch. We continue to follow the story of Nikandr and Atiana, but we get a new POV who was introduced back in book one, Nasim. Now I loved Nasim back in book one because his entire character was shrouded by mystery and to have him as a lead now in this one was smart thinking. We got to learn so much more about why this kid is so important to the overall plot. That is true for all the main leads though as Nikandr and Atiana also start to realize their connection to the bigger picture. The author isn't afraid to go the distance either. There was so much action and loss and I started fearing for my babies quite early on in book two.
My one tiny issue with this sequel would be that I felt like it was just a tad to long. There was a moment I was thinking to myself are we there yet or even didn't this already happen. Again minor issue to a book a truly truly adore.
I am excited to see how this all wraps up in the final book.
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