The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
unki's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
Was tough to get through the first half then I couldn't stop.
mdettmann's review against another edition
5.0
Stunning finale to an amazing series! Yael is my ultimate YA heroine. It took so long for me to finish this book because I just didn't want it to end. From the intense action, thrilling conclusion, sweet character development, and twists and turns that'll leave you crying one second and racing to finish each chapter the next, this was an excellent book.
katebol's review against another edition
4.0
I really wish these books would be made into films. I don't know how much the kids would want to watch alternate historical fiction, but I think these books would make excellent, exciting movies. I really enjoyed them both.
luna_rondo's review against another edition
2.0
This book took everything that was good about the first one and DESTROYED it.
sara_evaney's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so much better than the first one! Even though I kinda saw the ending coming, but it was still a great story.
There wasn't as much repetitivness as in the first one, since the story wasn't tied to this race, which is bound to be repetitiv. We got to see so much more of the world and the character's growth was amazing. I absolutely fell in love with Luka and even though I hated Felix, I was still able to understand his motives, which made the whole thing very believably.
The thrown in German words didn't bother me too much in this book either, because there weren't so obnoxiusly many of them!
There wasn't as much repetitivness as in the first one, since the story wasn't tied to this race, which is bound to be repetitiv. We got to see so much more of the world and the character's growth was amazing. I absolutely fell in love with Luka and even though I hated Felix, I was still able to understand his motives, which made the whole thing very believably.
The thrown in German words didn't bother me too much in this book either, because there weren't so obnoxiusly many of them!
lu_fms's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? N/A
4.75
tiffyofthemonts's review against another edition
5.0
I feel so attacked by this book.
Such an incredible story, fierce characters, and evocative writing. My nerves are frayed and my emotions in tatters.
Blood for Blood is brilliantly conceived and written -- the historical context (and re-imagination of events), the war strategy and tactics, the multiple perspectives, the way the author folds in previously mentioned details and events... all of these things completely and seamlessly immerse you into this alternate universe to the point where your own heart is pounding like a drum as these characters attempt to complete their mission.
Who will live and who will die?
(I don't know but my anxiety and adrenaline spiked multiple times while reading this book and I would like to be compensated for my distress.)
Blood for Blood is the perfect and perhaps most realistic conclusion to a beautiful duology, and if you still haven't read Wolf by Wolf, then goodness what are you doing here? Get yourself a copy immediately.
Such an incredible story, fierce characters, and evocative writing. My nerves are frayed and my emotions in tatters.
Blood for Blood is brilliantly conceived and written -- the historical context (and re-imagination of events), the war strategy and tactics, the multiple perspectives, the way the author folds in previously mentioned details and events... all of these things completely and seamlessly immerse you into this alternate universe to the point where your own heart is pounding like a drum as these characters attempt to complete their mission.
Who will live and who will die?
(I don't know but my anxiety and adrenaline spiked multiple times while reading this book and I would like to be compensated for my distress.)
Blood for Blood is the perfect and perhaps most realistic conclusion to a beautiful duology, and if you still haven't read Wolf by Wolf, then goodness what are you doing here? Get yourself a copy immediately.
taylorreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
WOW.. *wipes tear from eye
..I'm sorry maybe I will think of more words later..
..I'm sorry maybe I will think of more words later..
roseybot's review against another edition
4.0
Hmmm. I think I liked this one better than the first -- probably because I was already invested in the characters. I liked the pacing, and the story and the fact that there were plenty of surprises! I kept on thinking that something else would happen, only for Graudin to pull a "nope, the reasonable thing will happen here". It was lovely to see her pull off these schemes and them working.
Again, still not wild about the whole problematic theme, BUT it felt better in this one? In the way of Felix and Luka not being into the regime, and more about protecting themselves (and in Felix's case, his family). Still not great, but limitations of the genre.
Again, still not wild about the whole problematic theme, BUT it felt better in this one? In the way of Felix and Luka not being into the regime, and more about protecting themselves (and in Felix's case, his family). Still not great, but limitations of the genre.
cj13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death, Racism, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Grief, Torture, and War