pages_of_folklore's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
enbyglitch's review against another edition
2.0
DNF at 20%
Cool concept, but soooo much meaningless jargon + significant YA vibes = not for me right now.
Cool concept, but soooo much meaningless jargon + significant YA vibes = not for me right now.
amycecilia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mathiasaurous's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
smores11's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it from start to finish! I can't wait for the next book!
emma_eger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.25
The story of Paige Mahoney is an intense one. Samantha Shannon has the ability to create fully formed worlds that you immediately feel immersed in. The Bone Season is the first book in a world I truly can not wait to revisit.
The story is enticing with twists and turns that I truly was not expecting. Throughout the next stories I can only hope that some of the confusion is cleared up and more adventure awaits.
The story is enticing with twists and turns that I truly was not expecting. Throughout the next stories I can only hope that some of the confusion is cleared up and more adventure awaits.
spookiieej's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Interesting book. Wide range of characters, which I hope we'll learn more about in the next parts of the series. The book takes a bit of getting in to and there are some heartbreaking moments, but overall very enjoyable.
bookwormed's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
This was amazing!! Samantha Shannon has become one of my favourite authors and she can do no wrong (imo). I can't wait for the other revised books in the series to be published in May 2024!
frogie's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, but rounded up for the world building.
I have mixed feelings on this. It was an interesting read, but I didn't feel attached to any of the characters. The world building was amazing, but it also meant there was so much new information / detail being thrown my way that it was hard to ensure I actually understood what I was reading. The plot was alright, even if I did end up questioning several of the characters' (mostly Paige's) actions. Overall, it was a good read but it never really hooked me in.
I have mixed feelings on this. It was an interesting read, but I didn't feel attached to any of the characters. The world building was amazing, but it also meant there was so much new information / detail being thrown my way that it was hard to ensure I actually understood what I was reading. The plot was alright, even if I did end up questioning several of the characters' (mostly Paige's) actions. Overall, it was a good read but it never really hooked me in.