4ngela's review against another edition
2.0
SOOO what's funny is that i didn't read the first book to this and I was extremely confused but now I understand it a lot better. I like that book but what annoyed me was that she ALWAYS talk about how she gave up her powers to be with Richard and how it's such a Burden and it just REALLY BOTHERED ME.
foreveryoungadult's review against another edition
Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Soap Opera Softness
BFF Charm: Confused
Swoonworthy Scale: 4
Talky Talk: Modern Magic
Bonus Factor: Arthurian Legends
Anti-Bonus Factor: Love Triangle
Relationship Status: Long Live the King
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Cover Story: Soap Opera Softness
BFF Charm: Confused
Swoonworthy Scale: 4
Talky Talk: Modern Magic
Bonus Factor: Arthurian Legends
Anti-Bonus Factor: Love Triangle
Relationship Status: Long Live the King
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samantha_randolph's review against another edition
5.0
Short and Sweet:
I absolutely loved the strong emotional development and plot line. I finished this in a mess of feels.
To Elaborate...
When I first heard about this sequel, I was EXTREMELY hesitant. I read and loved All That Glows as a standalone. When I saw that a sequel was releasing, I was very confused and full of side eye.
However, after reading the sequel, wow. For me, this was one of the stories that I didn't realize just how badly it needed a sequel until I started reading it. No spoilers, but All That Glows leaves off pretty happily, and I was just as happy to have the characters I love end in a good place. Silly me, I didn't think it through as to how complicated everyone's lives would be after the ending, and how it couldn't really end there. (If that makes sense). Ryan Graudin absolutely blew me away with this sequel. The character development is some of the best I've seen, and I can't get enough of the beautiful and emotional writing Graudin delivers. My heart hurt so badly during so much of this story, but it was all completely worth it to get the rest of the story needed for these characters.
The only thing I wanted a little more from this book was Richard. He wasn't actually present very often (for good reason), and I understand why so much of what I love in this story comes from him being absent, but I just love him and his records. His sister, Belle, plays a stronger role than in the first book though, and I really enjoyed getting to know her character more. I especially like the friendship between her and Emrys.
If you were hesitant like me initally about having a sequel for All That Glows, don't be! I can't recommend this series or this author enough. After loving her other recent release, The Walled City, she is officially on my list of authors whose work I will buy no matter what.
Originally posted at I Heart YA Fiction: http://iheartyafiction.blogspot.com/2015/01/review-all-that-burns-by-ryan-graudin.html
I absolutely loved the strong emotional development and plot line. I finished this in a mess of feels.
To Elaborate...
When I first heard about this sequel, I was EXTREMELY hesitant. I read and loved All That Glows as a standalone. When I saw that a sequel was releasing, I was very confused and full of side eye.
However, after reading the sequel, wow. For me, this was one of the stories that I didn't realize just how badly it needed a sequel until I started reading it. No spoilers, but All That Glows leaves off pretty happily, and I was just as happy to have the characters I love end in a good place. Silly me, I didn't think it through as to how complicated everyone's lives would be after the ending, and how it couldn't really end there. (If that makes sense). Ryan Graudin absolutely blew me away with this sequel. The character development is some of the best I've seen, and I can't get enough of the beautiful and emotional writing Graudin delivers. My heart hurt so badly during so much of this story, but it was all completely worth it to get the rest of the story needed for these characters.
The only thing I wanted a little more from this book was Richard. He wasn't actually present very often (for good reason), and I understand why so much of what I love in this story comes from him being absent, but I just love him and his records. His sister, Belle, plays a stronger role than in the first book though, and I really enjoyed getting to know her character more. I especially like the friendship between her and Emrys.
If you were hesitant like me initally about having a sequel for All That Glows, don't be! I can't recommend this series or this author enough. After loving her other recent release, The Walled City, she is officially on my list of authors whose work I will buy no matter what.
Originally posted at I Heart YA Fiction: http://iheartyafiction.blogspot.com/2015/01/review-all-that-burns-by-ryan-graudin.html
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This book was an awesome sequel to All that Glows, loved seeing how the Fae coming out affected things, and really enjoyed how everything ended! Great book!
cindeereads's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book it was so very well written and it had the perfect ending even with all the bits in between. The characters were so very well developed for this book I got to see all little bits and things about the characters I still love the love story it is so very romantic. I loved the story it was well written I liked all aspects even the little bits that took a little bit of time to understand. So overall I would say I loved this book very much.
bookishzelda's review against another edition
Going into a second book like All that Burns can be stressful for me. I was so worried about Richard and Emrys. I didn’t want anything to happen to them! I’m was really pleased with how Ryan continued their story.
I loved the plot and it actually felt like it moved faster than the first book. It picks up where All that Glows leaves off. Richard and Emrys unveiling the Fae and teaching the nation how to coexist with them. What I love so much about it, is that it really shows the struggle of accomplishing this. It gives the diversity of the fact that not everyone is happy with the decision. Especially when it comes to cutting down on tech and relinquishing a bit of control to magic. I also like how Emrys has her own struggle with giving up her magic to become mortal. Also there is some great tie-in to Camelot and of course a mystery to be solved.
Emrys has definitely changed since her days as a Fae. She is more emotionally driven than duty driven. I loved how firm she is in her love for Richard, even when she has doubts. There is that glowing spot in the back of her mind reminding her what she is fighting for. She is still pretty tough even without her powers. She finds it difficult to take a more sideline role.
Richard is as always Richard. Sweet, reliable and charming. I like how steady and understanding he is.
I loved that Annabelle has more of role in this story. She’s a fierce character. I wouldn’t mind seeing a spin-off of her. Her energy is contagious even in story form.
Keiran is an interesting addition. Especially because he is not Fae but Ad-hen which is something different. Adds to depth of the paranormal creatures.
I really enjoyed All that Burns and I burned right through it. Ha ha...okay not so funny but I was sucked in and reading at top speed to fit all the clues together. Who is doing this, why are they doing it, how are they going to stop this. Ahh! Like I said I’m definitely rooting for an Anabelle spin-off!
I loved the plot and it actually felt like it moved faster than the first book. It picks up where All that Glows leaves off. Richard and Emrys unveiling the Fae and teaching the nation how to coexist with them. What I love so much about it, is that it really shows the struggle of accomplishing this. It gives the diversity of the fact that not everyone is happy with the decision. Especially when it comes to cutting down on tech and relinquishing a bit of control to magic. I also like how Emrys has her own struggle with giving up her magic to become mortal. Also there is some great tie-in to Camelot and of course a mystery to be solved.
Emrys has definitely changed since her days as a Fae. She is more emotionally driven than duty driven. I loved how firm she is in her love for Richard, even when she has doubts. There is that glowing spot in the back of her mind reminding her what she is fighting for. She is still pretty tough even without her powers. She finds it difficult to take a more sideline role.
Richard is as always Richard. Sweet, reliable and charming. I like how steady and understanding he is.
I loved that Annabelle has more of role in this story. She’s a fierce character. I wouldn’t mind seeing a spin-off of her. Her energy is contagious even in story form.
Keiran is an interesting addition. Especially because he is not Fae but Ad-hen which is something different. Adds to depth of the paranormal creatures.
I really enjoyed All that Burns and I burned right through it. Ha ha...okay not so funny but I was sucked in and reading at top speed to fit all the clues together. Who is doing this, why are they doing it, how are they going to stop this. Ahh! Like I said I’m definitely rooting for an Anabelle spin-off!
katiethereader's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked how they played Camelot into this book. There were plot twists that I didn't see coming and overall I enjoyed this book.