The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
michellemm85's review
3.0
3.5/6
I’m sorry, but I don’t really care for Aspar and Stephen, I found myself skimming through their parts to push through. I loved Anne’s parts as usual and I’m VERY interested to see what happens to the one she freed. I’m glad Austra and Cazio became a couple! But Neil is still hung up on the wrong girl! Lol. If he and Anne aren’t a couple then I’m just gonna start shipping her with the last demon Prince (the Kept) lmao
I’m sorry, but I don’t really care for Aspar and Stephen, I found myself skimming through their parts to push through. I loved Anne’s parts as usual and I’m VERY interested to see what happens to the one she freed. I’m glad Austra and Cazio became a couple! But Neil is still hung up on the wrong girl! Lol. If he and Anne aren’t a couple then I’m just gonna start shipping her with the last demon Prince (the Kept) lmao
glowbump's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jwels's review
5.0
This book was faster paced then the last two and I enjoyed it. I love the fact that I'm still surprised by the storyline and that I can't guess how it is all going to end.
wynwicket's review
4.0
See my review for [b:The Briar King|490358|The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, #1)|Greg Keyes|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320429414s/490358.jpg|2393607]. The plot thickens beautifully, and the characters are really coming into their own. One more book to go, and I'm looking forward to it.
cat_queen005's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katmarhan's review
4.0
9/10
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone is one of those series where the plot is multi-layered and reading the books is like peeling off each layer to find something else beneath. Just as the characters frequently aren’t sure who to trust, the reader is in the same predicament.
Keyes has obviously either studied and practiced fencing and dueling himself or done a great deal of research, for the scenes with Casio and, to a lesser extent, with Neil, are some of the most detailed and feel very authentic. The same is true with the variations and derivations in languages in the scenes with Stephen—a real understanding of languages and how they develop and change over time and distance.
This third book in the series set a high bar and I hope the conclusion can match it.
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone is one of those series where the plot is multi-layered and reading the books is like peeling off each layer to find something else beneath. Just as the characters frequently aren’t sure who to trust, the reader is in the same predicament.
Keyes has obviously either studied and practiced fencing and dueling himself or done a great deal of research, for the scenes with Casio and, to a lesser extent, with Neil, are some of the most detailed and feel very authentic. The same is true with the variations and derivations in languages in the scenes with Stephen—a real understanding of languages and how they develop and change over time and distance.
This third book in the series set a high bar and I hope the conclusion can match it.
cavalary's review against another edition
4.0
The story continues, though it may seem a little too fragmented at times. The deeper plot is still very obviously there for anyone who is interested in it and I really want to know how it will all turn out in the end. I must note that the beauty of the world is seriously lessened, though that is perfectly normal considering what's going on.
One real complaint I have is the fact that basically every chapter ends with a cliffhanger, which makes it feel more like a writing exercise at times. But the moments when there's a break in the action in order to make room for character development are quite brilliant.
One real complaint I have is the fact that basically every chapter ends with a cliffhanger, which makes it feel more like a writing exercise at times. But the moments when there's a break in the action in order to make room for character development are quite brilliant.
vaderbird's review
4.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
mkpatter's review
3.0
It was enjoyable, but I was led to believe this series was on par with Song of Ice and Fire. That's not true, but it doesn't mean it's not worth reading, it's just very different. This probably isn't the best book in the series either, mainly because like 90% is characters just randomly getting laid out of nowhere.