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berlinbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
This conclusion of the subseries was both satisfying und not satisfying. It was satisfying in the sense that we got to see the familiar characters again, more competent than ever before, and we got to see them do their thing and save the day. It was not quite satisfying to me because of the villain. As a singular character, I felt that he was an exceptionally well-thought out character, especially in the short space of the book that we actually see him. He has the proper motivation and menace, there just seems to be no way that he could actually get all these basically loyal Guardsmen to try to instigate a war and to be prepared to kill Companions, whom they have been brought up to revere. How did he even get into a position of power over the Guardsmen, as he has never held any rank whatsover in the Guard? Still, overall I was satisfied, though I do hope that we get to move on to a new character now, seven are really quite enough, even though I do enjoy the spy angle.
beckykirk's review against another edition
3.0
Everything is just so damn easy for the characters in this book. The "action" doesn't even start till the last 20 pages of the book. And Amily's speech at the end was SO preachy if I had been one of her listeners I might have used my crossbow.
karingforbooks's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
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
4.5
It had a slower start for maybe 1/4 of the book then picked up and I needed to keep reading. But I loved being back in Valdemar and seeing what Mags was up to and who was trying to cause trouble now. Given the ending I’m really curious how book three goes.
faehistory's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tarrant's review against another edition
3.0
Not the best of her books--but also a series I will keep reading. Some interesting new characters introduced.
noshyira's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
maggpiebymoonlight's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cynpra1520's review against another edition
4.0
Did not disappoint. I like the older Mags and Amily and their interactions. The increasing storyline around Lady Dia and now her husband Steveral is a welcome addition too.
iffer's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
Slightly better than the first one in this series, because the stakes of the conflict were actually high, but still not that interesting, and not Mercedes Lackey's best writing. Kirball isn't Quidditch; it doesn't really keep readers on the edges of their seats, especially when the match seemed put in there specifically to be the "action" that's appealing. I would also like to see the relationship between Mags and Amily better-developed, because I usually find after-happily-ever-after stories interesting.
Slightly better than the first one in this series, because the stakes of the conflict were actually high, but still not that interesting, and not Mercedes Lackey's best writing. Kirball isn't Quidditch; it doesn't really keep readers on the edges of their seats, especially when the match seemed put in there specifically to be the "action" that's appealing. I would also like to see the relationship between Mags and Amily better-developed, because I usually find after-happily-ever-after stories interesting.