kittykels's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Significantly better than the first book, but still some errors and inconsistencies with the writing. If you don't care about technicalities, this book is fairly enjoyable.
Regarding the romance, it very much has ACOTAR vibes. Not sure if this is intentional or not and if I like or dislike it. I think I'm leaning more towards liking it, but I'd probably like it more if the editing was better. James is a more annoying, immature version of Tamlin, and Allister is a more immature version of Rhysand, but still likeable.
I guess my dislike of YA is coming out in this review. 😅 But I've also read plenty of YA that I still really enjoyed, so I still feel it's fair to critique the quality of writing and editing.
Regarding the romance, it very much has ACOTAR vibes. Not sure if this is intentional or not and if I like or dislike it. I think I'm leaning more towards liking it, but I'd probably like it more if the editing was better. James is a more annoying, immature version of Tamlin, and Allister is a more immature version of Rhysand, but still likeable.
I guess my dislike of YA is coming out in this review. 😅 But I've also read plenty of YA that I still really enjoyed, so I still feel it's fair to critique the quality of writing and editing.
thepageladies's review against another edition
3.0
So the story continues in She Rises! I have enjoyed both books so far but this one is probably my favorite so far! There's a lot more action & adventures in this one! I enjoyed getting to know the characters some more! Overall a great read! I can't wait to see what Alistair is up to in the next book!
beccainabook's review against another edition
4.0
I received this ARC from the author and Books of Match Media in exchange for an honest review. I’m really digging this book world and the main characters.... But those side characters can honestly just go away.... They are annoying and bring nothing to the table. Raven’s back and forth with Attinna is truly exhausting and I want nothing to do it.
I really love the book world and I want to know more about it, but I feel like this sequel was almost a repeat of the first book. There was so much time spent on Attina’s training like in the first book and I was just glazing over it sometimes. Sorry not sorry.... I just felt there was not enough progression of the pot for me to make it feel like a true sequel.
However, Allistair and his banter was the book’s true guiding light and it gave me the light I needed to continue the series. I would love to see where this story is going as well, but please no more training....
I really love the book world and I want to know more about it, but I feel like this sequel was almost a repeat of the first book. There was so much time spent on Attina’s training like in the first book and I was just glazing over it sometimes. Sorry not sorry.... I just felt there was not enough progression of the pot for me to make it feel like a true sequel.
However, Allistair and his banter was the book’s true guiding light and it gave me the light I needed to continue the series. I would love to see where this story is going as well, but please no more training....
bookwyrms_shelf's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I couldn't help but root for Allister from the start of this one, and throughout their journey the bond that grows between him and Attina is wonderful. And the banter in this book is just funny! I found myself laughing out loud many times.
I finished this in a day because I had to see how they ended up. Are they fated mates? Will they make it to the towns safely? Will James catch them? And what the hell, James has become so horrible so fast, it's like something has changed inside of him, or he's hidden his true self for quite some time. I have a couple of ideas about what's going on with him, but I've got a couple of books to go!
Attina, Raven, and Ned leave Sanctuary in search of supplies for their people. They find Allister almost immediately and decide that he can help her learn to use her powers. As they go from town to town the outlook is bleak. Encountering more Solis and discovering more about her power and who she is, Attina embraces who she is...and who she must become.
Reliving horrors and experiencing new ones, Attina is faced with the reality of what she hopes can become of her and Allister, but also of just how dangerous James may be.
Continue Attina's story in She Rises.
I finished this in a day because I had to see how they ended up. Are they fated mates? Will they make it to the towns safely? Will James catch them? And what the hell, James has become so horrible so fast, it's like something has changed inside of him, or he's hidden his true self for quite some time. I have a couple of ideas about what's going on with him, but I've got a couple of books to go!
Attina, Raven, and Ned leave Sanctuary in search of supplies for their people. They find Allister almost immediately and decide that he can help her learn to use her powers. As they go from town to town the outlook is bleak. Encountering more Solis and discovering more about her power and who she is, Attina embraces who she is...and who she must become.
Reliving horrors and experiencing new ones, Attina is faced with the reality of what she hopes can become of her and Allister, but also of just how dangerous James may be.
Continue Attina's story in She Rises.
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