katieanne4's review against another edition
i frickin loved the raven cycle and i held off on starting this follow up trilogy because i thought it could not live up and it would suffer by comparison if i read them back to back. well, i took a break and it still suffered by comparison. i might have liked it more if it was totally new characters, but as it was, i was just sad about the people who were mostly or entirely left out.
that isn't to say i didn't like it-- i liked it. it did the same magic on me, to some extent, as the raven king, in that i was reading it thinking "this is nuts and makes no sense but it also makes emotional sense and i am going with it" and it's just very imaginative and evocative.
mega cliffhanger. i guess i am ok with it?
that isn't to say i didn't like it-- i liked it. it did the same magic on me, to some extent, as the raven king, in that i was reading it thinking "this is nuts and makes no sense but it also makes emotional sense and i am going with it" and it's just very imaginative and evocative.
mega cliffhanger. i guess i am ok with it?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Gun violence
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
alenert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
toopunkrockforshul's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a reread and wow I love this book it was so good. Super excited to read the next two right afterwards. Just absolutely love the writing and complexity of the characters, as well as Will Patton as the narrator in the audiobook is just fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Body horror, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Gore
kpbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
triley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, Violence, Drug use, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Murder, Suicide, and Gun violence
natlren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
I’ve been putting off reading this trilogy for SO long and I don’t even know why. This book was wonderful and had so many parts I enjoyed. The Lynch brothers, the brothers Lynch…. truly, my heart can’t take it. With the exception of Carmen and the Moderators’ storyline (which I found I didn’t care for, even if it was the driving force of the plot), I loved every single character in this novel dearly.
And can we talk about tamquam alter idem? Because I’m dead. I’ve died. Pynch means more to me than words can convey.
I’m SO excited to continue with this series and, knowing Maggie, have my heart ripped out. I also am itching to reread The Raven Cycle for the millionth time after reading this book.
And can we talk about tamquam alter idem? Because I’m dead. I’ve died. Pynch means more to me than words can convey.
I’m SO excited to continue with this series and, knowing Maggie, have my heart ripped out. I also am itching to reread The Raven Cycle for the millionth time after reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
kylielace's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Keeping this as 5 stars.
First time reading this book again. I really loved it.
The characters are the always the strongest part. Ronan more mature and fleshed out, figuring out who he is. Loved getting Declan’s POV and learning more about him. Matthew finding out he is a dream was done beautifully. The new characters Jordan and Hennessy are so complicated and enjoyable to learn about. The dream revival was nice. I do wish we would have learnt more about Hennessy’s other girls.
As for the moderators and visionaries… I don’t like any of them lol.
I loved seeing Adam. Seeing their relationship development is great and adorable. And the text/call with Gansey & Blue was nice.
I remember not liking the 2nd book as much. I guess we will see.
First time reading this book again. I really loved it.
The characters are the always the strongest part. Ronan more mature and fleshed out, figuring out who he is. Loved getting Declan’s POV and learning more about him. Matthew finding out he is a dream was done beautifully. The new characters Jordan and Hennessy are so complicated and enjoyable to learn about. The dream revival was nice. I do wish we would have learnt more about Hennessy’s other girls.
As for the moderators and visionaries… I don’t like any of them lol.
I loved seeing Adam. Seeing their relationship development is great and adorable. And the text/call with Gansey & Blue was nice.
I remember not liking the 2nd book as much. I guess we will see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
360loverpenguin's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
em_of_swags's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Gore, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Body horror and Vomit