mariathelibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
allegro884's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
libraryofbees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ladynigelia's review
3.0
Starflight takes us into the kingdom of the NightWings. I was hoping we'd finally get some answers that have been reoccurring through the series. We do get some answers, but I found all of the answers related to the mysterious queen to be completely unsatisfactory. I'll buy that Starflight can suddenly do things that require bravery because this is HIS family and so HE needs to be responsible, but there are a lot of other plot holes that bother me.
Spoilers.
So the RainWings storm in and start blow darting everyone so they're asleep. Then the volcano erupts and everyone escapes. Do they just leave the sleeping guards there? There's no mention of carrying any of them through the tunnel.
Queen Battlewinner has been sitting in lava for the last 6+ years, but dies within seconds of emerging? She can't even get a good smiting in before she freezes?
It seems like there's a fairly decent size population of NightWings that have been supportive of the science experiments on the RainWings, and the corresponding imprisonment. ALL of them are willing to submit to a RainWing queen within minutes?? Morrowseer is the only defiant dragon? NightWings seem a lot more stubborn and proud than that. I would have expected at least a few to fly for the mainland. Maybe all the defiant ones were drugged and left behind, thus closing both plot holes!
Also, with all their science, they can't tell that the earthquakes are the volcano erupting and they don't have an evacuation procedure that they've been drilling?
Okay all of those issues are right at the end of the book, so maybe I'm judging the whole book a little too harshly because the end just didn't sit right. The rest of the book was pretty good. I'm looking forward to Sunny's installment next!
Spoilers.
So the RainWings storm in and start blow darting everyone so they're asleep. Then the volcano erupts and everyone escapes. Do they just leave the sleeping guards there? There's no mention of carrying any of them through the tunnel.
Queen Battlewinner has been sitting in lava for the last 6+ years, but dies within seconds of emerging? She can't even get a good smiting in before she freezes?
It seems like there's a fairly decent size population of NightWings that have been supportive of the science experiments on the RainWings, and the corresponding imprisonment. ALL of them are willing to submit to a RainWing queen within minutes?? Morrowseer is the only defiant dragon? NightWings seem a lot more stubborn and proud than that. I would have expected at least a few to fly for the mainland. Maybe all the defiant ones were drugged and left behind, thus closing both plot holes!
Also, with all their science, they can't tell that the earthquakes are the volcano erupting and they don't have an evacuation procedure that they've been drilling?
Okay all of those issues are right at the end of the book, so maybe I'm judging the whole book a little too harshly because the end just didn't sit right. The rest of the book was pretty good. I'm looking forward to Sunny's installment next!
ladynigelia's review against another edition
3.0
Starflight takes us into the kingdom of the NightWings. I was hoping we'd finally get some answers that have been reoccurring through the series. We do get some answers, but I found all of the answers related to the mysterious queen to be completely unsatisfactory. I'll buy that Starflight can suddenly do things that require bravery because this is HIS family and so HE needs to be responsible, but there are a lot of other plot holes that bother me.
Spoilers.
So the RainWings storm in and start blow darting everyone so they're asleep. Then the volcano erupts and everyone escapes. Do they just leave the sleeping guards there? There's no mention of carrying any of them through the tunnel.
Queen Battlewinner has been sitting in lava for the last 6+ years, but dies within seconds of emerging? She can't even get a good smiting in before she freezes?
It seems like there's a fairly decent size population of NightWings that have been supportive of the science experiments on the RainWings, and the corresponding imprisonment. ALL of them are willing to submit to a RainWing queen within minutes?? Morrowseer is the only defiant dragon? NightWings seem a lot more stubborn and proud than that. I would have expected at least a few to fly for the mainland. Maybe all the defiant ones were drugged and left behind, thus closing both plot holes!
Also, with all their science, they can't tell that the earthquakes are the volcano erupting and they don't have an evacuation procedure that they've been drilling?
Okay all of those issues are right at the end of the book, so maybe I'm judging the whole book a little too harshly because the end just didn't sit right. The rest of the book was pretty good. I'm looking forward to Sunny's installment next!
Spoilers.
So the RainWings storm in and start blow darting everyone so they're asleep. Then the volcano erupts and everyone escapes. Do they just leave the sleeping guards there? There's no mention of carrying any of them through the tunnel.
Queen Battlewinner has been sitting in lava for the last 6+ years, but dies within seconds of emerging? She can't even get a good smiting in before she freezes?
It seems like there's a fairly decent size population of NightWings that have been supportive of the science experiments on the RainWings, and the corresponding imprisonment. ALL of them are willing to submit to a RainWing queen within minutes?? Morrowseer is the only defiant dragon? NightWings seem a lot more stubborn and proud than that. I would have expected at least a few to fly for the mainland. Maybe all the defiant ones were drugged and left behind, thus closing both plot holes!
Also, with all their science, they can't tell that the earthquakes are the volcano erupting and they don't have an evacuation procedure that they've been drilling?
Okay all of those issues are right at the end of the book, so maybe I'm judging the whole book a little too harshly because the end just didn't sit right. The rest of the book was pretty good. I'm looking forward to Sunny's installment next!
snazel's review against another edition
5.0
It turns out what is necessary for me to ship romances is a BUNCH OF BAD STUFF HAPPENING. Cause whooo yikes bad stuff happens.
DRAGONS DRAGONS SNARKY DRAGONS SCIENCE DRAGONS MAGIC DRAGONS.
DRAGONS DRAGONS SNARKY DRAGONS SCIENCE DRAGONS MAGIC DRAGONS.
priya_sankaran05's review against another edition
5.0
Fourth installment of this series was as gripping as rest of the books so far. The focus of this book as per the synopsis is Starflight. It was really heart warming story.
There are a lot of things that happen in this book. A lot of questions are answered in this book ...like
- What was the root of the prophecy?
- Why were the night wings getting kidnapped?
- Why nightwings are too involved etc?
- Why Starflight doesn't have any special powers?
But the flow of the book is very good ... It describes why Starflight is that way and how he moulds himself through experiences in this book.
So far what I am gathering from these books is that the dragonets are smart. Though they may not know everything, they are very perceptive and a good team. They learn from each other and the surroundings and are slowly burgeoning to their path for greatness.
There are a lot of things that happen in this book. A lot of questions are answered in this book ...like
- What was the root of the prophecy?
- Why were the night wings getting kidnapped?
- Why nightwings are too involved etc?
- Why Starflight doesn't have any special powers?
But the flow of the book is very good ... It describes why Starflight is that way and how he moulds himself through experiences in this book.
So far what I am gathering from these books is that the dragonets are smart. Though they may not know everything, they are very perceptive and a good team. They learn from each other and the surroundings and are slowly burgeoning to their path for greatness.
jkribbit's review against another edition
5.0
This series grew on me as I went. Book 3 may be my favorite so far, but 3, 4, and 5 were all great. I wasn’t sure how far I’d get—I was actually pretty shocked at the violence (even torture) in the first book. Especially considering the age range this series is geared to. But I’m glad I stuck with it. Book 5, as I understand it, is a finish of an arc. A new arc covers 6-10, and then so on. I’ll go on to book 6 after I read some other things. It was a good stopping point to mix things up.
aotora's review against another edition
5.0
This one was interesting... I loved the queen of Nightwings and I loved Marowseer finally getting what he deserves. I also loved seeing a book that focuses a little bit more on Starflight as I feel like he is very much a background character in the other books in this series.