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cpersin's review against another edition
5.0
I loved The Storm runner and this book is a great addition to the series. The characters are so good and the pacing is just right.
papayastar's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
arayofreading's review against another edition
4.0
**4 stars**
I liked this better than the first one!
-The pacing of this one was a little slower but more consistent, and honestly I was mostly interested in the slower parts. It allowed us to start really understanding the world and the overarching problem. And just like in the first book, I just loved learning about all the mythology. There's a section where we're just exploring the underworld and I loved it.
-We have a new character in this one named Ren, and I really liked her! Her personality is very excited yet naive, and I thought she added a lovely dynamic to the group. Her ancestry also added a new layer to the world-building which I was so interested to learn more about.
-This book employs a trope I really love which is the antagonist turns ally trope! Actually I really like how this book deals with the antagonists, especially in that dynamic of not knowing who or what to trust
-The first book makes a really bold and unique decision at the end, and I love how this book explores the unintended consequences of that
I liked this better than the first one!
-The pacing of this one was a little slower but more consistent, and honestly I was mostly interested in the slower parts. It allowed us to start really understanding the world and the overarching problem. And just like in the first book, I just loved learning about all the mythology. There's a section where we're just exploring the underworld and I loved it.
-We have a new character in this one named Ren, and I really liked her! Her personality is very excited yet naive, and I thought she added a lovely dynamic to the group. Her ancestry also added a new layer to the world-building which I was so interested to learn more about.
-This book employs a trope I really love which is the antagonist turns ally trope! Actually I really like how this book deals with the antagonists, especially in that dynamic of not knowing who or what to trust
-The first book makes a really bold and unique decision at the end, and I love how this book explores the unintended consequences of that
emachinescat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
4.0
bola28's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good, still more juvenile than I thought it would be. There’s a ton of cringy dialogue and the characters aren’t really fleshed out very well.
Still, not a bad book, just one for younger tweens/teens of around 10-14ish.
3.5 stars
Still, not a bad book, just one for younger tweens/teens of around 10-14ish.
3.5 stars
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
There are a few too many cliffhanger end-of-chapter fake-outs (e.g., an illusion of the kidnapped godborns being against Zane when, in fact, they aren't; Ah-Pusch betraying Zane when, in fact, he didn't).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
There's an encounter with police in Mexico who accused them of robbery, arson, and theft; however, they are able to escape without significant damage.kheer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
If I could just get life to stop kicking my butt on time, I could finish these amazing books as quickly as I want! They're so good and so entertaining. I'm starting the next book now!!