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readwithria's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
For the Throne is the conclusion that the Wilderwood duology deserved! It’s full of love and magic, and I enjoyed it so much.
This book has a bit of a different feel compared to For the Wolf, but not in a bad way. It takes the world that the first book set up and expands upon it. There’s so much learning that happens, both for the characters and the reader.
I really enjoyed getting more of Neve’s perspective, and am glad that we still got Red’s pov as well. I also really liked learning more about the shadowlands. There’s still so much of the world that we didn’t get to explore, and I do wish there was a map, but this story wasn’t about those places so they didn’t feel missing from the books.
Hannah Whitten writes such great dark fantasy, I can’t wait to read more from her. 4 stars.
This book has a bit of a different feel compared to For the Wolf, but not in a bad way. It takes the world that the first book set up and expands upon it. There’s so much learning that happens, both for the characters and the reader.
I really enjoyed getting more of Neve’s perspective, and am glad that we still got Red’s pov as well. I also really liked learning more about the shadowlands. There’s still so much of the world that we didn’t get to explore, and I do wish there was a map, but this story wasn’t about those places so they didn’t feel missing from the books.
Hannah Whitten writes such great dark fantasy, I can’t wait to read more from her. 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
beccaand's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
readwithde's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
bookforthought's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For the Wolf was one of my favourite reads last year, so I was really looking forward to the second book in this duology. In fact, For the Throne was probably one of my most anticipated reads this year.
This second book picks up right where the first one ended. I didn't re-read For the Wolf before starting this one, but it might be worth doing if you have the time as, outside of the main characters, I had a hard time remembering who was who for a few chapters.
The book mostly follows Neve, Red's sister, while she is stuck in the Shadowlands with Solmir, but there are also some chapters in Red's POV as she struggles to find a way to save her sister and even some showing Raffe's POV. Neve was by far the most interesting character, and I loved getting to know her more deeply than before, exploring her complexities and witnessing both her incredible strength and her touching vulnerability.
The author does an amazing job with the atmosphere. It was dark and chilling and just absolutely perfect. I could almost feel the Shadowlands as Neve and Solmir made their way through them to try and destroy them and the Old Kings. I also really liked the original way in which some classic folklore tropes and elements were woven through the story, and the addition of the gods was a very welcome one for me.
Action on the surface wasn't quite as captivating as that in the Shadowlands for me, and I did find that rather a lot of it was too slow-moving to really hold my interest. I still love Red and Eamonn, but some of the other characters failed to really grow on me and, by the end, there were a few too many couples going around. Some of the surprising twists were also not so surprising after all, which was disappointing as I love being surprised!
Still, I really liked the ending and was very satisfied with it as a conclusion to this duology even if this second book didn't quite live up to the first one for me. Hannah Whitten was a fantastic discovery and I look forward to reading many, many more of her books in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Religious bigotry
ka_ke's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Unlike For the Wolf, the ending to For the Throne is predictable. That being said, For the Throne is still a magnificent duology closer, we even get closure for Arick! I appreciated that Red and Raffe’s perspectives were included but did not demand equal attention to Neve’s story. The world building is a work of art. I look forward to reading more from Hannah Whitten
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Misogyny, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content
looseleafellie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I absolutely adored For the Wolf and have been waiting eagerly for this sequel. Luckily, it did not disappoint!
I related a lot to Neve, which is unfortunate for me because she’s a disaster, but meant I enjoyed her POV chapters. I also loved seeing all my returning faves and getting to know the fantastic Princess Kayu! This is a squad I would die to hang out with.
As with the first installment, For the Throne’s pacing is kind of slow, but getting lost in the prose makes it absolutely worth it. I felt like Neve and Solmir’s romance wasn’t as developed as Red and Eammon’s, but I did somehow like Solmir by the end despite hating him in the first book, so that is a FEAT!
Also, the last 60 pages are a rollercoaster that crushed me, so thanks for that, Hannah :P I’ve loved spending time in the Wilderwood, and I eagerly await the author’s next series!
Thanks to Orbit Books for the finished copy!
Spice level: graphic but brief
CWs: Blood/gore, body horror, violence, parent neglect/abuse, religious trauma/abuse, death of a loved one, giant insects.
I related a lot to Neve, which is unfortunate for me because she’s a disaster, but meant I enjoyed her POV chapters. I also loved seeing all my returning faves and getting to know the fantastic Princess Kayu! This is a squad I would die to hang out with.
As with the first installment, For the Throne’s pacing is kind of slow, but getting lost in the prose makes it absolutely worth it. I felt like Neve and Solmir’s romance wasn’t as developed as Red and Eammon’s, but I did somehow like Solmir by the end despite hating him in the first book, so that is a FEAT!
Also, the last 60 pages are a rollercoaster that crushed me, so thanks for that, Hannah :P I’ve loved spending time in the Wilderwood, and I eagerly await the author’s next series!
Thanks to Orbit Books for the finished copy!
Spice level: graphic but brief
CWs: Blood/gore, body horror, violence, parent neglect/abuse, religious trauma/abuse, death of a loved one, giant insects.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry