inwonderland49's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on In Wonderland
What I've Been Reading... will be a segment here on In Wonderland a few times a month. Or really, whenever I have a plethora of books that I want to share that I've read and give a quick review of. This is my way of doing a review without feeling the daunting/boring feel of it. Of course, every so often I will give a full review. But I don't want to get discouraged from my blog for *having* to write reviews.
I didn't include the synopsis for this because it's book 4 and well, spoilers. But I loved this book. Lucia bothered me. But I think she bothered most people.
What I've Been Reading... will be a segment here on In Wonderland a few times a month. Or really, whenever I have a plethora of books that I want to share that I've read and give a quick review of. This is my way of doing a review without feeling the daunting/boring feel of it. Of course, every so often I will give a full review. But I don't want to get discouraged from my blog for *having* to write reviews.
What I've Been Reading Lately...
I didn't include the synopsis for this because it's book 4 and well, spoilers. But I loved this book. Lucia bothered me. But I think she bothered most people.
I also didn't include the synopsis for this because it's book 5 and spoilers, darling. This was probably my least favorite of the books... but for it being my least favorite.. I still gave it a solid 4 stars.. So, what does that tell you about this series?!
Again, no synopsis. Spoilers. However, if you haven't read this series yet.. what are you waiting for?! This is one of my favorite series of all time and has solidified Morgan Rhodes as a auto buy author for me! I enjoyed every word of this series! And just want to have discussions with all of you about them!!
ashleykwbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is by far the best book in the series! That ending! Are you kidding me?! So glad I don't have to wait for the next book to come out! I don't want to put any spoilers but I just have to say this book took me by surprise some things I saw coming but never expected to happen and others I never saw coming. Finally these books have lived up to the hype!
Side note.... always in books and in movies there is a moment where they are running for their lives but have enough time to stop and bang or make out and confess feelings and I'm always like "run you idiots do that later!!!!! *eye roll*"
Magnus... oh Magnus how did I come to love your character?! I just didn't see it you blindsided me.
Cleo actually turned into kind of a bad ass finally.
Lucia she redeemed herself in my eyes
Nic, oh sweet nic just admit it to yourself.
As for Jonas I feel so bad for him
But man the person who dies and the person who is alive just blows my mind! What a great read. Seriously the first books are rough and hard to get through but power through it! It's worth it!
Side note.... always in books and in movies there is a moment where they are running for their lives but have enough time to stop and bang or make out and confess feelings and I'm always like "run you idiots do that later!!!!! *eye roll*"
Magnus... oh Magnus how did I come to love your character?! I just didn't see it you blindsided me.
Cleo actually turned into kind of a bad ass finally.
Lucia she redeemed herself in my eyes
Nic, oh sweet nic just admit it to yourself.
As for Jonas I feel so bad for him
But man the person who dies and the person who is alive just blows my mind! What a great read. Seriously the first books are rough and hard to get through but power through it! It's worth it!
irati_ec's review against another edition
5.0
Dios mío, he amado este libro des de principio a fin y tengo que decir que para mi es el mejor libro de la saga hasta los que han sido publicados en español.
juliterario's review against another edition
4.0
- SIN SPOILERS -
¡QUÉ LIBRO! Me sentí un poquito decepcionada porque el 3er libro fue INCREÍBLE de principio a fin y tenía tantos giros inesperados que me dejaron boquiabierta más de una vez y esta novela no fue así. FUE MARAVILLOSA, si, pero no me dejó tan... constantemente sorprendida como el anterior. Aún así, merece esas 4 estrellas. LA ESCRITURA DE MORGAN RHODES ME ENCANTA <3 y, junto con la bellísima ambientación y los personajes, es perfecta. LOS PERSONAJES SON LO MÁS!! <3 <3 <3
Sin duda le recomiendo esta saga a los amantes de la fantasía.
¡Ya quiero el que sigue!
¡QUÉ LIBRO! Me sentí un poquito decepcionada porque el 3er libro fue INCREÍBLE de principio a fin y tenía tantos giros inesperados que me dejaron boquiabierta más de una vez y esta novela no fue así. FUE MARAVILLOSA, si, pero no me dejó tan... constantemente sorprendida como el anterior. Aún así, merece esas 4 estrellas. LA ESCRITURA DE MORGAN RHODES ME ENCANTA <3 y, junto con la bellísima ambientación y los personajes, es perfecta. LOS PERSONAJES SON LO MÁS!! <3 <3 <3
Sin duda le recomiendo esta saga a los amantes de la fantasía.
¡Ya quiero el que sigue!
marianaarguellogalvez's review against another edition
3.0
puntuación 3
Esta lectura en su mayoría me frustro, en un principio es introductoria para los hechos que va a desarrollarse en esta entrega y el ritmo de la historia es muy lento. ya cuando va por el 70% del libro se vuelve interesante y es cuando se maneja bien la intriga de las situaciones por la que pasan los personajes, darles una segunda oportunidad y cuando muestran una cara distinta y más real.
Narrativa 1/5
La narración viene desde los diversos puntos de vista de los personajes. Uno de los contras que tengo con este libro es que el inicio se vuelve demasiado introductorio para ser una cuarta entrega y aburre demasiado. Además eso afecta al ritmo de la historia que sigue presentando más hilos narrativos y en vez de resolver cabos sueltos de libros anteriores, viene a confundir más. También empiezan a presentar personajes nuevos que me parecen de lo más contradictorios.
Por otro lado la historia se complica demasiado y en los momentos en que sucede algo es demasiado superficial. Por ejemplo el cambio de bando de Lucía me hubiera gustado que fuera más elaborado, no solo que ella suponga estar embarazada y solo decida así de rápido que tiene que cambiarse con los que ella sabe que son buenos.
Argumento 3.5/5
Los giros argumentales que vienen llegando al final lo esperaba con ansias, la manera en que se ejecutaron fue genial, me gustó el acercamiento que magnus y Cleo tuvieron. También la escena en donde Félix pierde la esperanza es magnífica, realmente me convenció la actitud del personaje en ese momento en la mazmorra.
Y la muerte de Lysandra me rompió el corazón y no hubiera querido que falleciera, ya que para mí se había vuelto en un personaje con potencial, que demuestra con su descripción y lo más importante con sus acciones, todo aquel mensaje que quiere demostrar la autora de forma forzada con Amara, cuyo hincapié en el valor de la mujer en Kraeshia me parece demasiado fuera de lugar como propósito. Además las veces en que solo respaldo ese propósito con que ella debía vivir porque el destino la salvó, es de lo más vaga y floja, ya que ella misma explicó que su madre dió la vida por ella, no es por cosa del destino ni por casualidad que esa loca siga viva.
Ahora hay otros giros que no me tomaron por sorpresa el matrimonio entre Gaius y Amara, era lo más posible que pasará, se ejecutó de una manera sencilla pero nada sorprendente. La muerte de Gaius me lo esperaba, la historia ya tiene muchos antagonistas más complicados que Gaius. Además la manera en que muere Gaius fue resultado de que Cleo y Magnus hicieran todo lo posible por terminar juntos. Además antes de morir le dice a Magnus que su madre realmente es Althea
Mundo 4/5
En esta entrega el mundo aumenta hasta presentar que Mytica no es más que una isla que se encuentra bastante cerca del imperio de Kraeshia, un continente completo invadido por el emperador. La diversidad de los ambientes es maravillosa y se presentan muchos lugares pintorescos y bien definidos.
Personajes 4/5
Mis personajes favoritos en esta entrega fueron Magnus y Félix, y por supuesto Cleo.
Aún no me creo que la autora se haya deshecho de Lys. Si tuviera que elegir es preferible Lysandra con sus acciones impulsivas y con un propósito más profundo que Amara la cual solo quiere demostrar a los demás lo que es capaz de hacer, sin importar a quien se lleve por delante,
Primero magnus tuvo una evolución maravillosa, ame cada segundo en que discutía y hacía otras cosas con Cleo, la forma en que se desarrolló la interacción entre los dos me enamoró. Además que profundizará más en sus habilidades artísticas demostró otro lado del príncipe sangriento. Y hasta los momentos en que baja la guardia con Cleo (la escena en la iglesia) es pura magia.
Con respecto a Felix era un personaje que ya daba por perdido, pero esa escena en que se mostró más débil y más humano, hacía falta en la historia. Ya que este momento reavivó mis ganas de leer. La liberación de Félix hecha por Jonas es una de las mejores escenas de este libro, la manera en que la autora manejo al personaje fue genial y el modo en que usó en su favor la intriga de qué es lo que iba a pasar a continuación.
Con Cleo tuvo muchos momentos poderosos, cuando se enfrentó a Amara me demostró con acciones que ella está dispuesta a luchar por su libertad, también es un poco cabezota pero en esta entrega creció demasiado.
Lucía, aún detesto a este personaje porque no ha demostrado su punto débil es demasiado Mary Sue malvada. Y la forma en que decidió dejar solo a Kyan para unirse a los vigías me pareció abrupta y demasiado rápido, este personaje sigue siendo de lo más inmaduro y confía demasiado.
Jonas, en este libro Jonas me demostró que si puede ser un buen líder. Sin embargo por su culpa Lys murió ya que si él dejara de comportarse de manera tan estúpida no hubieran tantas bajas en su equipo. Por otro lado es un personaje importante en la historia principal porque hasta los vigías están conscientes en protegerlo.
Niccolo Cassian, esperaba pensar en él, como un bebé que necesita ser cuidado. Pero no, es un estúpido. Primero le da la piedra del agua a Amara en el libro anterior. Luego quiere meter odios en un tema que no le incumbe. Y ese final me dejó aún más descolocada, primero le lanza a una persona que su hermano murió (theon) y va y le dice que fue Magnus, abrupto, forzado e innecesario. Y además ahora al parecer Ashur sigue vivo para completar. Ya que el señorito está enamorado de una persona con la que tuvo solo tres interacciones.
Amara solo me parece un personaje forzado y superficial, un propósito aburrido y solamente para ser una piedra en el camino y en la ejecución de la trama. es un personaje tan frustrante que su narración no tiene lógica primero se siente culpable por matar a su hermano Ashur y luego dice que hizo lo necesario. Es tan contradictorio que no se que finalidad tiene, ya que es un personaje demasiado superficial que solo piensa en ser la emperatriz de Kraeshia.
Capitulos favoritos
- Capítulo 14. La discusión entre Timotheus y Lucia.
- Capítulo 24. Cap en que Félix es salvado de la mazmorra de Kraeshia por Jonas.
- Capítulo 31. Magnus x Cleo. Por fin este enemies to lovers da sus frutos.
Esta lectura en su mayoría me frustro, en un principio es introductoria para los hechos que va a desarrollarse en esta entrega y el ritmo de la historia es muy lento. ya cuando va por el 70% del libro se vuelve interesante y es cuando se maneja bien la intriga de las situaciones por la que pasan los personajes, darles una segunda oportunidad y cuando muestran una cara distinta y más real.
Narrativa 1/5
La narración viene desde los diversos puntos de vista de los personajes. Uno de los contras que tengo con este libro es que el inicio se vuelve demasiado introductorio para ser una cuarta entrega y aburre demasiado. Además eso afecta al ritmo de la historia que sigue presentando más hilos narrativos y en vez de resolver cabos sueltos de libros anteriores, viene a confundir más. También empiezan a presentar personajes nuevos que me parecen de lo más contradictorios.
Por otro lado la historia se complica demasiado y en los momentos en que sucede algo es demasiado superficial. Por ejemplo el cambio de bando de Lucía me hubiera gustado que fuera más elaborado, no solo que ella suponga estar embarazada y solo decida así de rápido que tiene que cambiarse con los que ella sabe que son buenos.
Argumento 3.5/5
Los giros argumentales que vienen llegando al final lo esperaba con ansias, la manera en que se ejecutaron fue genial, me gustó el acercamiento que magnus y Cleo tuvieron. También la escena en donde Félix pierde la esperanza es magnífica, realmente me convenció la actitud del personaje en ese momento en la mazmorra.
Y la muerte de Lysandra me rompió el corazón y no hubiera querido que falleciera, ya que para mí se había vuelto en un personaje con potencial, que demuestra con su descripción y lo más importante con sus acciones, todo aquel mensaje que quiere demostrar la autora de forma forzada con Amara, cuyo hincapié en el valor de la mujer en Kraeshia me parece demasiado fuera de lugar como propósito. Además las veces en que solo respaldo ese propósito con que ella debía vivir porque el destino la salvó, es de lo más vaga y floja, ya que ella misma explicó que su madre dió la vida por ella, no es por cosa del destino ni por casualidad que esa loca siga viva.
Ahora hay otros giros que no me tomaron por sorpresa el matrimonio entre Gaius y Amara, era lo más posible que pasará, se ejecutó de una manera sencilla pero nada sorprendente. La muerte de Gaius me lo esperaba, la historia ya tiene muchos antagonistas más complicados que Gaius. Además la manera en que muere Gaius fue resultado de que Cleo y Magnus hicieran todo lo posible por terminar juntos. Además antes de morir le dice a Magnus que su madre realmente es Althea
Mundo 4/5
En esta entrega el mundo aumenta hasta presentar que Mytica no es más que una isla que se encuentra bastante cerca del imperio de Kraeshia, un continente completo invadido por el emperador. La diversidad de los ambientes es maravillosa y se presentan muchos lugares pintorescos y bien definidos.
Personajes 4/5
Mis personajes favoritos en esta entrega fueron Magnus y Félix, y por supuesto Cleo.
Aún no me creo que la autora se haya deshecho de Lys. Si tuviera que elegir es preferible Lysandra con sus acciones impulsivas y con un propósito más profundo que Amara la cual solo quiere demostrar a los demás lo que es capaz de hacer, sin importar a quien se lleve por delante,
Primero magnus tuvo una evolución maravillosa, ame cada segundo en que discutía y hacía otras cosas con Cleo, la forma en que se desarrolló la interacción entre los dos me enamoró. Además que profundizará más en sus habilidades artísticas demostró otro lado del príncipe sangriento. Y hasta los momentos en que baja la guardia con Cleo (la escena en la iglesia) es pura magia.
Con respecto a Felix era un personaje que ya daba por perdido, pero esa escena en que se mostró más débil y más humano, hacía falta en la historia. Ya que este momento reavivó mis ganas de leer. La liberación de Félix hecha por Jonas es una de las mejores escenas de este libro, la manera en que la autora manejo al personaje fue genial y el modo en que usó en su favor la intriga de qué es lo que iba a pasar a continuación.
Con Cleo tuvo muchos momentos poderosos, cuando se enfrentó a Amara me demostró con acciones que ella está dispuesta a luchar por su libertad, también es un poco cabezota pero en esta entrega creció demasiado.
Lucía, aún detesto a este personaje porque no ha demostrado su punto débil es demasiado Mary Sue malvada. Y la forma en que decidió dejar solo a Kyan para unirse a los vigías me pareció abrupta y demasiado rápido, este personaje sigue siendo de lo más inmaduro y confía demasiado.
Jonas, en este libro Jonas me demostró que si puede ser un buen líder. Sin embargo por su culpa Lys murió ya que si él dejara de comportarse de manera tan estúpida no hubieran tantas bajas en su equipo. Por otro lado es un personaje importante en la historia principal porque hasta los vigías están conscientes en protegerlo.
Niccolo Cassian, esperaba pensar en él, como un bebé que necesita ser cuidado. Pero no, es un estúpido. Primero le da la piedra del agua a Amara en el libro anterior. Luego quiere meter odios en un tema que no le incumbe. Y ese final me dejó aún más descolocada, primero le lanza a una persona que su hermano murió (theon) y va y le dice que fue Magnus, abrupto, forzado e innecesario. Y además ahora al parecer Ashur sigue vivo para completar. Ya que el señorito está enamorado de una persona con la que tuvo solo tres interacciones.
Amara solo me parece un personaje forzado y superficial, un propósito aburrido y solamente para ser una piedra en el camino y en la ejecución de la trama. es un personaje tan frustrante que su narración no tiene lógica primero se siente culpable por matar a su hermano Ashur y luego dice que hizo lo necesario. Es tan contradictorio que no se que finalidad tiene, ya que es un personaje demasiado superficial que solo piensa en ser la emperatriz de Kraeshia.
Capitulos favoritos
- Capítulo 14. La discusión entre Timotheus y Lucia.
- Capítulo 24. Cap en que Félix es salvado de la mazmorra de Kraeshia por Jonas.
- Capítulo 31. Magnus x Cleo. Por fin este enemies to lovers da sus frutos.
timsreads's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 3.75 stars
My main difficulty when it comes to reviewing books is that I normally do not have much to say but that is completely a non-issue when it comes to the Falling Kingdoms series. Till now, I have had a love-hate relationship with Rhodes' writing and I don't think that's ever going to change. There were many moments during Frozen Tides, especially in the beginning, where I was extremely annoyed at some of the characters that I was ready to stop reading this series once and for all.
However, one thing got me through, Magneo. If it weren't for this relationship I would not have bothered with this book. Also as I have said in my past reviews, I really wanted to know what was going to happen to all the characters in the book. I honestly hate that there are two more books to this series because that means I still have to wait until then to be finally rid of it. I am aware how strange it seems. Why put myself through so much pain when I obviously hate it? I ask myself that question every time a chapter starts with a character I absolutely cannot stand. Those characters are Lucia and Amara. These two had WAYY too much page count and I constantly wanted to skip their chapters. Instead, I just skimmed over them. It did not really affect my reading experience as a whole which was a relief because I'd hate to be confused later on because I misread something.
Another thing I hated was that everything seemed way too convenient and unrealistic. All our main characters were bumping into each other constantly. Like are you kidding me? How is that even possible? ALSO another insta-love between characters was presented to us. How very predictable. The author really can't go a book without inserting some BS romance plot(other than Magneo of course). At this point it's equally amusing and frustrating to me.
Nothing else can be said without spoiling so now I am going to start talking in depth about the storyline of Frozen Tides.
Sigh Magneo. What a beautiful couple Magnus and Cleo make. I love them so much and I can literally read about them all day. I am so glad that they are still together at the end of this book though I have no clue what's going to happen next. Looks like King Gaius is still alive and as long as he is I am sure he's going to keep them apart which is SO NOT COOL. I am excited to see what's next. I am a bit surprised that by the end of this book we still don't really know much about the king's mom and why he killed off all the witches in Limeros. I don't have any theories about it but if you guys do feel free to comment them below.
Also who was not at all shocked in the least that the woman that King Gaius fell in love with when he was Magnus' age was Cleo's mom. I knew it straight after reading the scene when his family went to visit Auranos. Something was vaguely mentioned about it and she finally confirmed it three books later. It's funny to think that if they weren't broken up because of his witch mom, then he would have been closer to the ring that allowed Eva to control the power of the kindred. Though I doubt she'd let him kidnap Lucia from her birth mom so in a way it made sense why Gaius' mom ruined their relationship. Another reason that she was right is that Magneo would not have existed which is simply unacceptable.
Speaking of Lucia, what a b-word she's become. That scene where she kisses Magnus in hopes of manipulating him into telling her where the magic stone wheel is I WAS SO MAD. When that doesn't work, she ends up using her powers to tell him the truth anyway. First off why the hell didn't she do that in the very beginning??? I mean if she still regarded him as his brother why would she kiss him knowing she could have just used her powers to get it out of him. Plus it only ends up hurting Magnus further which is unacceptable. Towards the end of the book, I felt an immense amount of pity towards her because of the lack of people she has to rely on. I mean she thought the Fire God was the one person she could trust not to manipulate her and it turns out she was wrong about that too. I think I like her more than I did in the beginning but it's pretty fragile so let's see what happens in the next book before I decide that I truly like her.
In my opinion, this entire series is filled with young power hungry royals who are all after crystals. Amara wanting to be the empress which she ended up being at the end. Remember how she was convinced that without the crystals she couldn't be empress? Well she's empress and married to King Gaius and yet still on the hunt for all the crystals. Magnus too wants the crystals because in the beginning he thought he needed them to be a good king and destroy his father. Cleo wants them to get her kingdom back. Everyone just wants the damn crystals. You know who doesn't want them? Jonas Agallon. He's such a sweetheart now and I feel so bad for the guy. I can't believe Lysandra was killed off. Now both his best friend and the girl he loves is dead. I am really interested in the reason behind Olivia being sent to protect him and can't wait to see what happens to him next.
My main difficulty when it comes to reviewing books is that I normally do not have much to say but that is completely a non-issue when it comes to the Falling Kingdoms series. Till now, I have had a love-hate relationship with Rhodes' writing and I don't think that's ever going to change. There were many moments during Frozen Tides, especially in the beginning, where I was extremely annoyed at some of the characters that I was ready to stop reading this series once and for all.
However, one thing got me through, Magneo. If it weren't for this relationship I would not have bothered with this book. Also as I have said in my past reviews, I really wanted to know what was going to happen to all the characters in the book. I honestly hate that there are two more books to this series because that means I still have to wait until then to be finally rid of it. I am aware how strange it seems. Why put myself through so much pain when I obviously hate it? I ask myself that question every time a chapter starts with a character I absolutely cannot stand. Those characters are Lucia and Amara. These two had WAYY too much page count and I constantly wanted to skip their chapters. Instead, I just skimmed over them. It did not really affect my reading experience as a whole which was a relief because I'd hate to be confused later on because I misread something.
Another thing I hated was that everything seemed way too convenient and unrealistic. All our main characters were bumping into each other constantly. Like are you kidding me? How is that even possible? ALSO another insta-love between characters was presented to us. How very predictable. The author really can't go a book without inserting some BS romance plot(other than Magneo of course). At this point it's equally amusing and frustrating to me.
Nothing else can be said without spoiling so now I am going to start talking in depth about the storyline of Frozen Tides.
Spoiler
Okay so let's start with the insta-love: Amara and Felix. After eight nights together, Amara was falling in love with the guy. EIGHT NIGHTS. Not even days okay NIGHTS where they barely even SPOKE. Amara has been with dozens of guys okay and somehow this one's the one that she falls in love with when they barely even KNOW EACH OTHER. It's so baffling to me. If this happened in the movies, it would be kind of acceptable because they are normally two hours long but there is no excuse for developing a poor romance plot time and time again. The only romance that she put any effort in is Magneo. It makes no sense and I am sure this won't be the last time we see this type of crap in her future books.Sigh Magneo. What a beautiful couple Magnus and Cleo make. I love them so much and I can literally read about them all day. I am so glad that they are still together at the end of this book though I have no clue what's going to happen next. Looks like King Gaius is still alive and as long as he is I am sure he's going to keep them apart which is SO NOT COOL. I am excited to see what's next. I am a bit surprised that by the end of this book we still don't really know much about the king's mom and why he killed off all the witches in Limeros. I don't have any theories about it but if you guys do feel free to comment them below.
Also who was not at all shocked in the least that the woman that King Gaius fell in love with when he was Magnus' age was Cleo's mom. I knew it straight after reading the scene when his family went to visit Auranos. Something was vaguely mentioned about it and she finally confirmed it three books later. It's funny to think that if they weren't broken up because of his witch mom, then he would have been closer to the ring that allowed Eva to control the power of the kindred. Though I doubt she'd let him kidnap Lucia from her birth mom so in a way it made sense why Gaius' mom ruined their relationship. Another reason that she was right is that Magneo would not have existed which is simply unacceptable.
Speaking of Lucia, what a b-word she's become. That scene where she kisses Magnus in hopes of manipulating him into telling her where the magic stone wheel is I WAS SO MAD. When that doesn't work, she ends up using her powers to tell him the truth anyway. First off why the hell didn't she do that in the very beginning??? I mean if she still regarded him as his brother why would she kiss him knowing she could have just used her powers to get it out of him. Plus it only ends up hurting Magnus further which is unacceptable. Towards the end of the book, I felt an immense amount of pity towards her because of the lack of people she has to rely on. I mean she thought the Fire God was the one person she could trust not to manipulate her and it turns out she was wrong about that too. I think I like her more than I did in the beginning but it's pretty fragile so let's see what happens in the next book before I decide that I truly like her.
In my opinion, this entire series is filled with young power hungry royals who are all after crystals. Amara wanting to be the empress which she ended up being at the end. Remember how she was convinced that without the crystals she couldn't be empress? Well she's empress and married to King Gaius and yet still on the hunt for all the crystals. Magnus too wants the crystals because in the beginning he thought he needed them to be a good king and destroy his father. Cleo wants them to get her kingdom back. Everyone just wants the damn crystals. You know who doesn't want them? Jonas Agallon. He's such a sweetheart now and I feel so bad for the guy. I can't believe Lysandra was killed off. Now both his best friend and the girl he loves is dead. I am really interested in the reason behind Olivia being sent to protect him and can't wait to see what happens to him next.
jessgumulya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
rockbison's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, this book was awesome, but some things were so frustrating and annoying I can't help but wish Goodreads had half stars ratings. Anyway.
What happened to Lysandra.
Kyan, who was a baby and not at all what I expected (but really, after years reading the immortal gods that Rick Riordan write about I'm not that surprised, I'm just disappointed because I always expect immaturity from Rick's gods and not Megan's. Maybe the joke is on me).
Jonas, who finally got what he deserved but it lasted less than a breath. I hate the fact that he has the badest luck ever but I love it at the same time.
I don't remember his name but he has a dead identical twin. If you remember him, yes I'm talking about this guy. And yes, I hate his existence. And I just think that maybe, just a theory here folks, he'll eff up e v e r y t h i n g.
But that's just my opinion. It's still a very good written and funny and lovely and fantastical book.
Spoiler
Reasons I didn't liked it:What happened to Lysandra.
Kyan, who was a baby and not at all what I expected (but really, after years reading the immortal gods that Rick Riordan write about I'm not that surprised, I'm just disappointed because I always expect immaturity from Rick's gods and not Megan's. Maybe the joke is on me).
Jonas, who finally got what he deserved but it lasted less than a breath. I hate the fact that he has the badest luck ever but I love it at the same time.
I don't remember his name but he has a dead identical twin. If you remember him, yes I'm talking about this guy. And yes, I hate his existence. And I just think that maybe, just a theory here folks, he'll eff up e v e r y t h i n g.
But that's just my opinion. It's still a very good written and funny and lovely and fantastical book.
nunib28's review against another edition
5.0
In the acknowledgment Morgan wrote that we are amazing (readers) I say that she is Amazing! This book was absolutely beautiful! I loved every single part of it. OH MY GOD! The feels this book left me with. Magnus, Celo, Jonas, and even Lucia! The secrets revealed! The betrayal. It was on point! Love it. Can't wait for more
karunek's review
Absolute shitshow.
The powerful strong women with an ounce of self respect either die or become simpering idiots.
And not to mention the piece of shit toxic love interest that is Magnus.
I can definitely tell this was written in 2015 (derogatory).
The powerful strong women with an ounce of self respect either die or become simpering idiots.
And not to mention the piece of shit toxic love interest that is Magnus.
I can definitely tell this was written in 2015 (derogatory).