reading_demon's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sailor_moon239's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kln679's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
j4ynie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
liviiemarie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book seemed to drag more than the others. I loved Kali’s chapters, but Deven’s dragged and I found myself struggling to get through them. The ending was good though and a perfect setup for the last book.
mountaingirl88's review against another edition
4.0
I have such mixed feelings about this series that I don't know where to begin. I love the mythological aspect, and I am generally a fan of worlds involving magic and nature-based abilities (fire, water, earth, and air). The characters did grow on me in this book, but I still found something lacking in their interactions. I much preferred seeing the female characters bond with each other and familial-type relationships form much more than romantic relationships. In the first book, Kali and Deven's instalove didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. He was the first man she had ever seen and the first man to show her kindness, so I found it somewhat believable that she would latch onto him. However, I don't see a real connection between them. Their relationship seems mostly lust-based and born out of a forbidden fruit mentality. Although Kali and Ashwin were never truly together, I found their relationship believable. Friendship and trust were built between them over time, and eventually Ashwin fell in love with her. I was secretly hoping she would choose him over Deven, but I guess the heart wants what it wants.
Overall, I enjoyed Rogue more than Hundredth and Fire, but the ending seemed a little too rushed to me. There seems to be a pacing issue in all of the books, but maybe that's just my perception. I plan on reading the fourth book, but honestly, I think the story should have ended here. Whenever the focus was on Kali and Deven's relationship, the story suffered. Not all love stories end happily, and to have an entire book dedicated to Kali's pursuit of Deven in the Void seems a bit much, but I'm looking forward to reading more about this world and its mythology.
Overall, I enjoyed Rogue more than Hundredth and Fire, but the ending seemed a little too rushed to me. There seems to be a pacing issue in all of the books, but maybe that's just my perception. I plan on reading the fourth book, but honestly, I think the story should have ended here. Whenever the focus was on Kali and Deven's relationship, the story suffered. Not all love stories end happily, and to have an entire book dedicated to Kali's pursuit of Deven in the Void seems a bit much, but I'm looking forward to reading more about this world and its mythology.
patrizia_anna's review
adventurous
tense
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
3.75
breerashel's review against another edition
5.0
I had taken a break from this series but recently began reading it again. I was not disappointed at all! If anything, I loved The Rogue Queen more than the first two books. This surprised me because I loved The Hundredth Queen. The Rogue Queen begins right where the story left off with our heroes fleeing in order to live another day to fight the demon again. Kalinda is running out of time and the rest of the characters are tormented by their own thoughts and actions. I was happy to see that the world building and introductions to characters in the first two books paid off to deliver quite the story in this book. Characters we were introduced to join the fight and stories we were told about the gods come into play in the characters actions during the battle. The Rogue Queen was a nonstop action packed ride! There were moments that I felt were predictable but I still found this book thrilling!
https://fictionedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-rogue-queen-hundredth-queen-3-by.html
https://fictionedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-rogue-queen-hundredth-queen-3-by.html
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I'm still really enjoying this series. I didn't love the ending here, but I also didn't feel like it was unrealistic. I'm am absolutely planning on reading the next book and wish I didn't have to wait for it (it hasn't been released yet, but will be later this year).
I think I preferred the single POV from book 1. In book 2 and here again, the POV switches between Kalinda and Devon. I believe the chapters were quite consistent in trading off (on then the other). At times, this type of storytelling annoys me, as I get involved in one storyline and then it switches, then switches back, constantly moving back and forth and it's a little hard to keep the continuity. I do understand the necessity for both POVs as (unfortunately) Kalinda and Devon are again separated for much of the book.
Unlike the first two books, there is no big tournament here ... just war. There are some losses of beloved characters along the way.
Until the next book ...
I think I preferred the single POV from book 1. In book 2 and here again, the POV switches between Kalinda and Devon. I believe the chapters were quite consistent in trading off (on then the other). At times, this type of storytelling annoys me, as I get involved in one storyline and then it switches, then switches back, constantly moving back and forth and it's a little hard to keep the continuity. I do understand the necessity for both POVs as (unfortunately) Kalinda and Devon are again separated for much of the book.
Unlike the first two books, there is no big tournament here ... just war. There are some losses of beloved characters along the way.
Until the next book ...