lingonberry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
4.0
talync_06's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gripping and vivid storytelling, the descriptions of grief and loss were so expertly written, Bardugo completely describes the effects of the civil war on both a societal and personal level
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Grief, Drug abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Torture, War, and Violence
mazcheemaa's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
brilee05's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.0
jellyjamam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
katemc's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
I think I’ll round up because I really liked this despite the plot meandering at times lol.
I think I just really, really like this world! I’ve really enjoyed all the books I’ve read and this is no exception. It was great to be back with the Ravkan cast and I loooove following Nikolai and Zoya. There’s always good dialogue, snappy banter, good fight scenes, decent intrigue, and good twists and turns.
My critiques are the same as almost every book! The plot meandered a bit - I wasn’t quite sure where this duology was heading and it takes several major directional shifts that totally change the overall plot arc. They’re good! I’m engaged by the plot. But not necessarily set up super … cohesively, maybe? Maybe it’s that the aims at the outset (save and stabilize Ravka in this one) become disregarded or irrelevant almost around the very specific plots that do end up emerging. The other critique is that POVs are so very third person that the perspective doesn’t always feel specific to the person whose POV it is. Probably Bardugo’s biggest area for improvement, especially with the smaller POV cast this series.
But overall I just really like this world and will read p much anything in it and enjoy it lol.
I think I just really, really like this world! I’ve really enjoyed all the books I’ve read and this is no exception. It was great to be back with the Ravkan cast and I loooove following Nikolai and Zoya. There’s always good dialogue, snappy banter, good fight scenes, decent intrigue, and good twists and turns.
My critiques are the same as almost every book! The plot meandered a bit - I wasn’t quite sure where this duology was heading and it takes several major directional shifts that totally change the overall plot arc. They’re good! I’m engaged by the plot. But not necessarily set up super … cohesively, maybe? Maybe it’s that the aims at the outset (save and stabilize Ravka in this one) become disregarded or irrelevant almost around the very specific plots that do end up emerging. The other critique is that POVs are so very third person that the perspective doesn’t always feel specific to the person whose POV it is. Probably Bardugo’s biggest area for improvement, especially with the smaller POV cast this series.
But overall I just really like this world and will read p much anything in it and enjoy it lol.
helloooooo's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
yourfaithlesslove's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
not to be a slut or anything but im down for a throuple with zoyalai idk