fahyhallowell's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Loved the story line with Jane 23, Owl and <3
Spoiler
Blue
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Slavery
Moderate: Child death and Injury/Injury detail
sarasreading's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
I liked this one even more than the first book. I really enjoyed focusing on two characters and Pepper's journey especially. There are some upsetting things that happen to her, but even with that, I found this book to be really comforting and hopeful. And it makes me more excited for the next one in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Animal death, and Slavery
Moderate: Child death
solarmuser's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, but I found myself much more interested and hooked by this second book. The first book felt like a collection of stories, almost episodic in nature. It felt like watching star trek, every chapter a new adventure, with some character plot woven into the background. In this book, the two plots progress fully, and blend together well. I was on the edge of my seat reading Jane's/Pepper's story, and could barely put the book down. It was tense, exciting, and powerful. Sidra's plot was based more in emotion in contrast, but was fascinating and thought provoking in it's own right. The themes of the book regarding AI and sentiance push you to think deeply, and the conclusions presented by the end feel worth the journey. I haven't been brought to tears by reading in quite some time, but this book led me there. Im excited to see what other stories exist in this universe.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
There are wild, aggressive dogs featured heavily in some parts of the book, and one of the characters must use them as a food source. The scenes where they are killed are quick, but could be triggering to some if you have a hard time with animal death. They are easy to predict and skip.emmablue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Child abuse
Moderate: Child death
effievee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Slavery
annamorgan27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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: Child abuse, Alcohol, Child death, Blood, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Cursing
sulinde's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
A by turns charming, riveting and heartbreaking portrait of someone learning how to feel at home in themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Dysphoria, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Child abuse, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
oceanescence's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I loved this even more than A long way to a small angry planet. Explored a very interesting concept and I found the constant switching of focus of the chapters between the two characters very engaging.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Grief, and Animal death
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Drug use
Minor: Gun violence
hannahcomer4d's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I found the first Wayfarers book to be just fine--not particularly great, but not bad. This second installment, however, had fixed all the problems I had with the original and improved upon everything.
For starters, I think Chambers' work is better suited for two perspectives instead of the many perspectives in the first book. We were really able to dive deeply into backstory as well as the new narrative, resulting in much more fully developed characters I loved with relationships I understood and rooted for. The found-family theme, which I am always a fan of, was more tangible. Every detail felt well placed, coming together beautifully in a fulfilling ending.
Altogether, I loved this book and hope those who weren't enthralled with The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet will give this one a chance. It's so worth it.
For starters, I think Chambers' work is better suited for two perspectives instead of the many perspectives in the first book. We were really able to dive deeply into backstory as well as the new narrative, resulting in much more fully developed characters I loved with relationships I understood and rooted for. The found-family theme, which I am always a fan of, was more tangible. Every detail felt well placed, coming together beautifully in a fulfilling ending.
Altogether, I loved this book and hope those who weren't enthralled with The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet will give this one a chance. It's so worth it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
madzobean's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Animal death
Moderate: Slavery and Death