thebooksage's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
browneyesblue84's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book which is the second novel in Sarah Glenn Marsh’s A Reign of the Fallen novel series. Odessa is a great protagonist in my opinion. She’s one who lives her life the best way that she can. What I like about her is that she loves who she loves regardless of whether they are male or female. I have never read a story with a character like this. At one point in this series she loved Evander and then fell in love with his sister Meredy after his death. As far as Song of the dead goes , I tried to figure out what that song was supposed to be. Was it someone singing it? Did the dead create a choir to belt out some tunes. However, once I learned what that meant I was pleasantly surprised.
This copy of the novel that I received from Penguin is 399 pages long. I was able to follow along without difficulty. Every character left an impression on me even down to the ones that were unable to speak. I felt bad for the spirits and those who fell during the battle. Without spoiling a major part of the story, I will say that there is a shocking part that I as always did not see coming. It’s something that I never realized could be possible.
I rated this book four stars out of five. I’m recommending it to readers who like a little fantasy, mythical creatures, magic and a battle or two.
This copy of the novel that I received from Penguin is 399 pages long. I was able to follow along without difficulty. Every character left an impression on me even down to the ones that were unable to speak. I felt bad for the spirits and those who fell during the battle. Without spoiling a major part of the story, I will say that there is a shocking part that I as always did not see coming. It’s something that I never realized could be possible.
I rated this book four stars out of five. I’m recommending it to readers who like a little fantasy, mythical creatures, magic and a battle or two.
vera_michele's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 Stars
I was so excited for this, but so disappointed. I didn't like the main couple in this this time like I did in the first book, and the couple that developed between Jax and another person was just not there. There was no chemistry that I could see. I was really sad because I had loved the first book so much, but this one was such a let down. There was too much happening, but at the same time, there was nothing happening at all. I was really looking forward to this one because the last one ended on such a cliff hanger. There was barely any plot, and it almost seemed like this was a first book with how little the characters were flushed out. The main couple argued and fought and broke up constantly, and I just didn't see a connection at all. the couple that developed was not flushed out at all and was just sort of happened. I did love Simeon and Danial though.
I did like some of the new characters that we got, as well as a dragon named Nipper, but that was really all.
I was so excited for this, but so disappointed. I didn't like the main couple in this this time like I did in the first book, and the couple that developed between Jax and another person was just not there. There was no chemistry that I could see. I was really sad because I had loved the first book so much, but this one was such a let down. There was too much happening, but at the same time, there was nothing happening at all. I was really looking forward to this one because the last one ended on such a cliff hanger. There was barely any plot, and it almost seemed like this was a first book with how little the characters were flushed out. The main couple argued and fought and broke up constantly, and I just didn't see a connection at all. the couple that developed was not flushed out at all and was just sort of happened. I did love Simeon and Danial though.
I did like some of the new characters that we got, as well as a dragon named Nipper, but that was really all.
iggyebab's review against another edition
2.0
The first book was so unique. The story was interesting and action packed and well written. There was a love story in it but it did not take over the narrative. I was so excited for this sequel.
However, this book was way more wrapped up in the potential love stories and it lost the beauty of the story. I loved that sexuality is not a focus of this story. People love who they love. I did not like how caught up in the past each of the characters were at different times.
I felt like I was slogging through hormone filled mud. I love you but my dead partner is the love of my life and I can’t leave them alone. It was not what I’d hoped for at all
However, this book was way more wrapped up in the potential love stories and it lost the beauty of the story. I loved that sexuality is not a focus of this story. People love who they love. I did not like how caught up in the past each of the characters were at different times.
I felt like I was slogging through hormone filled mud. I love you but my dead partner is the love of my life and I can’t leave them alone. It was not what I’d hoped for at all
amazingracerose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
- 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
4.25
piperclover's review against another edition
I hate this relationship. I hated it in the last book but I was willing to give it a shot but dear god do I hate it more than I thought possible. I want Evander back. I think Jax (is that how its spelled?) would be far better than Meredy who should just be a close friend. Thats literally the only reason I'm DFN'ing. I just hate this relationship so I much I literally can't listen to anymore of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Violence
brii_brii's review against another edition
challenging
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
3.0
sherywerbelo's review against another edition
4.0
While this book was good, I didn’t find it great. The idea of exploring new lands and meeting new people was great, even finding new allies made sense. But, revisiting an old enemy seemed unnecessary (or at least the way it played out, it felt forced). Most of the romantic relationships seemed convenient and forced too. Overall, the story was good though throughout I felt it was forced rather than flowed.
allyem_reads's review against another edition
oof
Did I really DNF this at 20%, when I loved the first book? Yeah, I did. oof.
I just didn't like the new setting for the book like I was so interested in the politics and everything from Odessa's homeland but NO we get PIRATES and RACISTS like okay what's the point?
sigh.
Did I really DNF this at 20%, when I loved the first book? Yeah, I did. oof.
I just didn't like the new setting for the book like I was so interested in the politics and everything from Odessa's homeland but NO we get PIRATES and RACISTS like okay what's the point?
sigh.
kaleerusnak's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5