ophidia's review against another edition
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
jessbruso's review
3.0
I was happy to win a free copy of this book from Goodreads since I'd read the first one in the series and was wondering what happened...now I'm awaiting the 3rd which I hope will conclude the story. I like that the book is set in a more Eastern country and that the magic works in different ways than in many other books I've read.
nanum's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kellieligon's review against another edition
4.0
The end alone made me glad I continued on with Bingmei's story!
Again, I really like the unique world Jeff Wheeler has created for the Grave Kingdom. The magic is unlike any other fantasy I've read before and so feel this is what has kept me so interested! The budding/sudden romance has honestly thrown me for a loop, I wish he wrote that better, but really doesn't take away from the overall story in any way! Very excited for the final novel!
Again, I really like the unique world Jeff Wheeler has created for the Grave Kingdom. The magic is unlike any other fantasy I've read before and so feel this is what has kept me so interested! The budding/sudden romance has honestly thrown me for a loop, I wish he wrote that better, but really doesn't take away from the overall story in any way! Very excited for the final novel!
vaderbird's review against another edition
4.0
3.9
I find the world very detailed, inviting, engaging, and detailed, I can taste the wind, see the trees, the buildings and the people. I can see how certain items are taken culturally from certain mythology. The negative is the unknown hand leading, guiding, causing that feeling of what to do without logic. The inherent nature of one person born with some historical past live experience help leading her. Kind of like Rand Al Thor was, except clearly in this case not the dragon, yet the Phoenix. The nature of evil being all consuming with no practicality and just petty bickering at times was more of a means of escape rather then logical.
I look forward to reading the next book.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
I find the world very detailed, inviting, engaging, and detailed, I can taste the wind, see the trees, the buildings and the people. I can see how certain items are taken culturally from certain mythology. The negative is the unknown hand leading, guiding, causing that feeling of what to do without logic. The inherent nature of one person born with some historical past live experience help leading her. Kind of like Rand Al Thor was, except clearly in this case not the dragon, yet the Phoenix. The nature of evil being all consuming with no practicality and just petty bickering at times was more of a means of escape rather then logical.
I look forward to reading the next book.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
vaderbird's review against another edition
4.0
3.9
I find the world very detailed, inviting, engaging, and detailed, I can taste the wind, see the trees, the buildings and the people. I can see how certain items are taken culturally from certain mythology. The negative is the unknown hand leading, guiding, causing that feeling of what to do without logic. The inherent nature of one person born with some historical past live experience help leading her. Kind of like Rand Al Thor was, except clearly in this case not the dragon, yet the Phoenix. The nature of evil being all consuming with no practicality and just petty bickering at times was more of a means of escape rather then logical.
I look forward to reading the next book.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
I find the world very detailed, inviting, engaging, and detailed, I can taste the wind, see the trees, the buildings and the people. I can see how certain items are taken culturally from certain mythology. The negative is the unknown hand leading, guiding, causing that feeling of what to do without logic. The inherent nature of one person born with some historical past live experience help leading her. Kind of like Rand Al Thor was, except clearly in this case not the dragon, yet the Phoenix. The nature of evil being all consuming with no practicality and just petty bickering at times was more of a means of escape rather then logical.
I look forward to reading the next book.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
fazila's review
4.0
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The Buried World is the second book in The Grave Kingdom series. The series is Chinese inspired with a fantastical world and a great cast of characters carrying the story forward. I read The Killing Fog, the first book in this series last year, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This series picks up from where the story left off in the first book. We follow Bingmei as she and her ensign is fleeing from Echion and his army of mercenaries. Kingdoms have fallen; Echion is raging war against anyone who dares to defy him. He is forcing Iron Rules on his subjects. Things are rapidly changing in the entire world. Echion wants to raise his Queen Xisi and requires Bingmei to raise her from the dead. Rowen promises to bring Bingmei to Echion to escape cruelty at the hands of Echion. I loved the cast of characters the book offered. All were unique and wonderful. I found a lot of them entertaining and engaging. The dynamics within the group were great to see. I liked how they gave Bingmei her respect despite her being the youngest leader to lead an ensign. The high stakes situations and tension-filled escape sequences were amazing. We get to explore the world as it expands and see more of it. The characters are also developing and it was great to see that as well. The writing is good and the pacing was just right to keep me interested and engaged with the book. I also loved the limits the magic has in this book while being endless with possibilities at times. I loved this book, though not as much as the first book. I gave it 4.5 stars, but I still think it's an enjoyable read. I highly recommend checking this book out if you love YA fantasy set in a different world and interesting magic system that involves killing fog and ancient relics. I believe this book will be perfect for a younger audience who enjoys reading about ancient mythology, kingdoms, and immortal tyrant rulers.
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DISCLAIMER : Thank you, Netgalley and 47North for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Buried World is the second book in The Grave Kingdom series. The series is Chinese inspired with a fantastical world and a great cast of characters carrying the story forward. I read The Killing Fog, the first book in this series last year, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This series picks up from where the story left off in the first book. We follow Bingmei as she and her ensign is fleeing from Echion and his army of mercenaries. Kingdoms have fallen; Echion is raging war against anyone who dares to defy him. He is forcing Iron Rules on his subjects. Things are rapidly changing in the entire world. Echion wants to raise his Queen Xisi and requires Bingmei to raise her from the dead. Rowen promises to bring Bingmei to Echion to escape cruelty at the hands of Echion. I loved the cast of characters the book offered. All were unique and wonderful. I found a lot of them entertaining and engaging. The dynamics within the group were great to see. I liked how they gave Bingmei her respect despite her being the youngest leader to lead an ensign. The high stakes situations and tension-filled escape sequences were amazing. We get to explore the world as it expands and see more of it. The characters are also developing and it was great to see that as well. The writing is good and the pacing was just right to keep me interested and engaged with the book. I also loved the limits the magic has in this book while being endless with possibilities at times. I loved this book, though not as much as the first book. I gave it 4.5 stars, but I still think it's an enjoyable read. I highly recommend checking this book out if you love YA fantasy set in a different world and interesting magic system that involves killing fog and ancient relics. I believe this book will be perfect for a younger audience who enjoys reading about ancient mythology, kingdoms, and immortal tyrant rulers.
klkunselman's review
4.0
ARC received from NetGalley and Jeff Wheeler in exchange for my honest review.
Bingmei and her ensign are on the run from Echion while trying to figure out how to save their world. This second book in the series takes us on a journey through Echion's kingdom where we learn a little more about his power and where we meet Xisi for the first time. Bingmei comes to grips with her fate and is determined to see it done with the help of her friends. She and those around her also learn the power of forgiveness. Rowen and Bingmei's relationship continues to strengthen and change.
This book gave me anxiety towards the end because I knew there's so much more to the story, but I was too close to the end of the book to have anything resolved! I'm excited for the next book in September. While this is not my favorite series by this author, it's a solid read and worth your time.
I love the writing style of Jeff Wheeler's stories. He also gets the next book out quickly so you're not waiting months or years (looking at you George RR Martin) to find out what happens next. There is always a very strong theme of good versus evil. The characters aren't all good or necessarily all bad, they are human with human failings and growth. I like the fantasy/magic element to them as well. These are stories that I can recommend to high schoolers because they're not full of extra trash.
Bingmei and her ensign are on the run from Echion while trying to figure out how to save their world. This second book in the series takes us on a journey through Echion's kingdom where we learn a little more about his power and where we meet Xisi for the first time. Bingmei comes to grips with her fate and is determined to see it done with the help of her friends. She and those around her also learn the power of forgiveness. Rowen and Bingmei's relationship continues to strengthen and change.
This book gave me anxiety towards the end because I knew there's so much more to the story, but I was too close to the end of the book to have anything resolved! I'm excited for the next book in September. While this is not my favorite series by this author, it's a solid read and worth your time.
I love the writing style of Jeff Wheeler's stories. He also gets the next book out quickly so you're not waiting months or years (looking at you George RR Martin) to find out what happens next. There is always a very strong theme of good versus evil. The characters aren't all good or necessarily all bad, they are human with human failings and growth. I like the fantasy/magic element to them as well. These are stories that I can recommend to high schoolers because they're not full of extra trash.