juliterario's review against another edition
5.0
¿Se acuerdan de cómo les dije que el primer libro no me había gustado tanto? ¿De cómo me había aburrido inmensamente? ¿Y de como, aún asi, le tenía fé a esta saga y decidí continuar leyéndola? Será contradictorio, si, pero hoy vengo a decirles que TIENEN QUE LEER ESTA SAGA !!!!!!
Los personajes son maravillosos y PRECIOSAMENTE CONSTRUIDOS. La bellisima pluma de Morgan Rhodes logra que ames u odies a un personaje, pero ninguno te va a resultar indiferente. Sus descripciones son hermosas y creo que esta saga pronto va a ser de mis favoritas. Sólo voy por el 3er libro así que no sé mucho como para afirmarlo pero, justo como mi autora favorita Sarah J. Maas, Rhodes tiene el poder de cambiarlo todo con una oración. Y es fenomenal.
Tienen que leerla.
SI TE GUSTA LA FANTASÍA, ¡CORRÉ A LEER ESTA SAGA! ¡YAAAA!
Los personajes son maravillosos y PRECIOSAMENTE CONSTRUIDOS. La bellisima pluma de Morgan Rhodes logra que ames u odies a un personaje, pero ninguno te va a resultar indiferente. Sus descripciones son hermosas y creo que esta saga pronto va a ser de mis favoritas. Sólo voy por el 3er libro así que no sé mucho como para afirmarlo pero, justo como mi autora favorita Sarah J. Maas, Rhodes tiene el poder de cambiarlo todo con una oración. Y es fenomenal.
Tienen que leerla.
SI TE GUSTA LA FANTASÍA, ¡CORRÉ A LEER ESTA SAGA! ¡YAAAA!
marianaarguellogalvez's review against another edition
3.0
Puntuación: 3.25
Esta entrega es entretenida, la historia se sitúa luego de que el reino de Limeros invade Paelsia y Auranos y sale vencedor, dejando a Gaius como rey de toda mytica y a Magnus como él príncipe. Por lo tanto se crea un grupo de rebeldes comandado por Jonas para recuperar Paelsia y hacerle frente a Gaius. Mientras la princesa Cleo se mete en los conflictos internos del palacio y a la vez apoya la causa rebelde.
Narrativa 3/5
La narración es desde las diversas perspectivas de cada uno de los personajes, tanto principales como secundarios. se hace muy entretenido pasar de un punto de vista a otro. Mis partes favoritas en esta entrega son las narradas por Magnus y por Cleo hace que la historia sea muy fluida y espere mucho a esta interacción. Sin embargo los narrados por Jonas y lysandra son demasiado pesados y manejan demasiada información que no parece ser muy necesaria.
Uno de los contra que tengo con la narrativa es que la estructura como tal es muy caótica por la cantidad de personajes que hay en el libro, y que la mayor parte de sus personajes piensan de la misma manera.
Argumento 2/5
Esta entrega más que resolver las dudas del libro anterior, crea más complicaciones y más dudas que en su mayoría no se resuelven. Además no se crea una intriga llamativa en la historia, ya que solo van agregando más cosas, más personajes, más historias y los hilos argumentales de los que fallecen quedan sin resolverse y abiertos.
El argumento que motiva la boda entre Magnus y Cleo lo disfrute mucho, la interacción entre ambos tiene mucho potencial como interés amoroso.
Una de las cosas que es muy notable, es que abundan las emociones instantáneas, los personajes no han tenido más que encuentros fortuitos y ya se enamoran u odian, demasiado a la ligera y rápidamente. Siento que esto fuerza de manera negativa el desarrollo de la historia ya que son insustanciales, apenas hay contacto entre los personajes y ya se enamoran.
Mundo 5/5
Con respecto al mundo en esta entrega mejora mucho la construcción, ya que los lugares visitados tienen sus nombres propios y esto permite visualizar mejor el ambiente que rodea a los personajes.
Personajes 3/5
Con respecto a los personajes hay algunos que han tenido una buena evolución como Cleo, Magnus y Jonas. Sin embargo otros me decepcionan demasiado como Lucia, niccolo (no puedo creer que este vaya traicionar a su amiga de la infancia sólo porque lo rechazó). y otros que sencillamente no me generan ningún tipo de interés.
Además una de las cosas que este libro si logro fue hacerme empatizar con tres personajes, eso es por lo menos un poco más que la entrega anterior, siento que hay momentos en que si te hacen sentir sus pérdidas y logros. Sin embargo hay unos que siento muy superficiales porque no noto que aportan actualmente a la historia cuyo ritmo llega a entorpecerse por la salida y entrada de personajes.
La evolución del personaje de Cleo es notable, que ya no ponga sus deseos sobre todo lo demás y que piense antes de actuar. Ya se quitó de encima el peso de su secreto con Aron.
Magnus es muy confuso, el por ahora esta para hacer todo lo que Gaius le ordene.
Jonas se nota más maduro y por lo menos ya superó su odio hacia cleo.
El personaje de Lysandra es introducido en esta entrega y me parece muy fuera de lugar. Es como para suplantar la personalidad feroz e impulsiva de Cleo, más allá de la mitad se nota más madura luego de presenciar la masacre de la gente de la calzada con Jonas y Brión. Y ahora sí piensa antes de hacer las cosas.
Lucia se convirtió en un personaje arrogante y desagradable, es obvio que para el fin en que uses tu poder eso te define, si lo usas para destruir eres malvada lucía, si matas eres malvada si apoyas una causa malvada eres mala!.
Nota:
*Y ahora Cleo sabe de la magia de Lucia y la va a usar para sus fines
*Además la revelación a Magnus del asesino de su madre y que matará tan fácilmente a Aron no deja la suficiente intriga en la historia.
*El encuentro entre Jonas y Magnus ya lo había estado esperando.
*Pero no sé qué tiene que ver qué lysandra y Gregor su hermano se encontrarán en la mazmorra del Gaius. No se que tanta influencia pueda tener ella.
*Y no se que tenga que ver el príncipe ashir en todo esto.
Esta entrega es entretenida, la historia se sitúa luego de que el reino de Limeros invade Paelsia y Auranos y sale vencedor, dejando a Gaius como rey de toda mytica y a Magnus como él príncipe. Por lo tanto se crea un grupo de rebeldes comandado por Jonas para recuperar Paelsia y hacerle frente a Gaius. Mientras la princesa Cleo se mete en los conflictos internos del palacio y a la vez apoya la causa rebelde.
Narrativa 3/5
La narración es desde las diversas perspectivas de cada uno de los personajes, tanto principales como secundarios. se hace muy entretenido pasar de un punto de vista a otro. Mis partes favoritas en esta entrega son las narradas por Magnus y por Cleo hace que la historia sea muy fluida y espere mucho a esta interacción. Sin embargo los narrados por Jonas y lysandra son demasiado pesados y manejan demasiada información que no parece ser muy necesaria.
Uno de los contra que tengo con la narrativa es que la estructura como tal es muy caótica por la cantidad de personajes que hay en el libro, y que la mayor parte de sus personajes piensan de la misma manera.
Argumento 2/5
Esta entrega más que resolver las dudas del libro anterior, crea más complicaciones y más dudas que en su mayoría no se resuelven. Además no se crea una intriga llamativa en la historia, ya que solo van agregando más cosas, más personajes, más historias y los hilos argumentales de los que fallecen quedan sin resolverse y abiertos.
El argumento que motiva la boda entre Magnus y Cleo lo disfrute mucho, la interacción entre ambos tiene mucho potencial como interés amoroso.
Una de las cosas que es muy notable, es que abundan las emociones instantáneas, los personajes no han tenido más que encuentros fortuitos y ya se enamoran u odian, demasiado a la ligera y rápidamente. Siento que esto fuerza de manera negativa el desarrollo de la historia ya que son insustanciales, apenas hay contacto entre los personajes y ya se enamoran.
Mundo 5/5
Con respecto al mundo en esta entrega mejora mucho la construcción, ya que los lugares visitados tienen sus nombres propios y esto permite visualizar mejor el ambiente que rodea a los personajes.
Personajes 3/5
Con respecto a los personajes hay algunos que han tenido una buena evolución como Cleo, Magnus y Jonas. Sin embargo otros me decepcionan demasiado como Lucia, niccolo (no puedo creer que este vaya traicionar a su amiga de la infancia sólo porque lo rechazó). y otros que sencillamente no me generan ningún tipo de interés.
Además una de las cosas que este libro si logro fue hacerme empatizar con tres personajes, eso es por lo menos un poco más que la entrega anterior, siento que hay momentos en que si te hacen sentir sus pérdidas y logros. Sin embargo hay unos que siento muy superficiales porque no noto que aportan actualmente a la historia cuyo ritmo llega a entorpecerse por la salida y entrada de personajes.
La evolución del personaje de Cleo es notable, que ya no ponga sus deseos sobre todo lo demás y que piense antes de actuar. Ya se quitó de encima el peso de su secreto con Aron.
Magnus es muy confuso, el por ahora esta para hacer todo lo que Gaius le ordene.
Jonas se nota más maduro y por lo menos ya superó su odio hacia cleo.
El personaje de Lysandra es introducido en esta entrega y me parece muy fuera de lugar. Es como para suplantar la personalidad feroz e impulsiva de Cleo, más allá de la mitad se nota más madura luego de presenciar la masacre de la gente de la calzada con Jonas y Brión. Y ahora sí piensa antes de hacer las cosas.
Lucia se convirtió en un personaje arrogante y desagradable, es obvio que para el fin en que uses tu poder eso te define, si lo usas para destruir eres malvada lucía, si matas eres malvada si apoyas una causa malvada eres mala!.
Nota:
*Y ahora Cleo sabe de la magia de Lucia y la va a usar para sus fines
*Además la revelación a Magnus del asesino de su madre y que matará tan fácilmente a Aron no deja la suficiente intriga en la historia.
*El encuentro entre Jonas y Magnus ya lo había estado esperando.
*Pero no sé qué tiene que ver qué lysandra y Gregor su hermano se encontrarán en la mazmorra del Gaius. No se que tanta influencia pueda tener ella.
*Y no se que tenga que ver el príncipe ashir en todo esto.
timsreads's review against another edition
3.0
This is a really short review but oh my god this series is just terrible! Unfortunately, It's as awful as it is interesting and that's why I even bothered continuing with this series. I know I rated 4 stars for the first book but my actual rating was 3.5 stars. This series is filled with insta loves that are terribly written. It feels as if the writer doesn't even want to bother with romance building and just jumps to the big "I love you" which obviously must not be that big of a deal to the author if she thinks it's unnecessary to build up so many relationships. I was seriously in complete awe at how far she jumps ahead!
Also there's never been one moment in this book that I was not so annoyed and bothered by a character and that really affected my judgement on this book. Be it Magnus(he was more bearable than the first book but I still don't enjoy his presence) or Lysandra( I loved her in the beginning but she got too strong headed at one point but towards the end I liked her again) or Lucia or anyone else they all pissed me off. There were a lot of new characters in this book and I would be lying if I said that I did not enjoy that. They added more substance to the book and allowed for more plot twists and betrayals which I thought was fun.
What was not so fun however was seeing so many deaths. To be frank, it does not even cause me grief anymore. We saw in the last book that Morgan Rhodes isn't shy when it comes to death and while I thought it was great in the first book, I was not as affected as I was in the last book.
Overall, this book was definitely not as fun as I'd hoped and I will not be continuing with the series no matter how much it interested me.
Spoiler
and oh my god the amount of guys who are enamored with Cleo? Ridiculous. The author could have at least tried to make the romance in this book believableAlso there's never been one moment in this book that I was not so annoyed and bothered by a character and that really affected my judgement on this book. Be it Magnus(he was more bearable than the first book but I still don't enjoy his presence) or Lysandra( I loved her in the beginning but she got too strong headed at one point but towards the end I liked her again) or Lucia or anyone else they all pissed me off. There were a lot of new characters in this book and I would be lying if I said that I did not enjoy that. They added more substance to the book and allowed for more plot twists and betrayals which I thought was fun.
What was not so fun however was seeing so many deaths. To be frank, it does not even cause me grief anymore. We saw in the last book that Morgan Rhodes isn't shy when it comes to death and while I thought it was great in the first book, I was not as affected as I was in the last book.
Overall, this book was definitely not as fun as I'd hoped and I will not be continuing with the series no matter how much it interested me.
jazzyjan94's review against another edition
4.0
Rebel Spring is the second book in the Falling Kingdoms series and it was great follow up to the first book. The last few chapters of this book were super intense and I didn't know what to do with myself after I finished it. I can't wait to read Gathering Darkness soon! 4/5 Stars
lizaktzxy's review against another edition
1.0
Zzzz the characters have zero depth, everyone is gorgeous, everyone is stupid but conveniently get things done, the characters show growth but it hardly feels organic. This series is not for me.
nunib28's review against another edition
5.0
This book is incredible. I was kind of ambiguous about continuing the series because I didn't like the first one very much. It was a good book but I didn't feel that involved in it. But the second book! Woohaa.. I enjoyed it very much. It's such a fun and exciting read. I loved Magnus & Cleo banter. I really enjoyed their chapters. Jonas is a fun character that I loved too. I hate Lucia. I hated her from the first book. A lot of things are being revealed and the ending made me anticipate the third book more. I recommend the series. For those of you who read the first book and stopped. Don't. The second book is worth it, trust me.
erinarkin20's review against another edition
5.0
Gah! Now how long do I have to wait for the next one?
Rebel Spring is book two of the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes and jumps back into the story shortly after book one ends. I have mixed feelings about this one as I was so happy to finally get a chance to read this (THANK YOU @book_junkee) I found myself a little underwhelmed. NOW – don’t get me wrong. I still love this series, I just feel like the progression of the story seemed to take baby steps forward and nothing really was resolved. This isn't uncommon (I have found) with a second book in a series so while nothing was really resolved, I thought it was well done. Also, the covers on these books are beautiful and they make me happy.
Auranos has been conquered by The Blood King (Gaius) and he is definitely making his presence felt. Gaius has taken over the throne and united all three nations (Auranos, Limeros, and Paelsia) as one country now called Mytica. Things have changed for everyone in this story and the changes Gaius has made is impacting Cleo, Magnus, Jonas, and Lucia….a lot. He is willing to do and risk whatever he needs to in order to ensure his rule and his longevity. Plus, he doesn't really care about anyone but himself and what others can do for him. He kills anyone who gets in his way and even those that just happen to cross paths with him at the wrong time.
Cleo is now a prisoner in her own home – guards follow her everywhere. While Gaius makes plans to build his road, he decides the best way to keep the focus off of him and his plans is to have the people focus on Cleo…and her wedding. Gaius makes an announcement that will forever link the nations and allow him to finish his road into the Forbidden Mountains. Cleo is definitely doing the best she can in her situation. She has lost everyone in her family and is now living under the same roof as her enemy. At times she worries that the Damora’s will kill her but she comes to understand her true value to them. Mostly using the wedding as a distraction or using the Auranos people’s love for her as a political move against the Rebels.
Magnus is still struggling with his feelings for Lucia. He has no choice but to move on but he finds himself unable to let go at times. With everything else that is going on in his life, he is also dealing with the fact that Lucia appears to be in an indefinite sleep. The fact that he can’t do anything to help wake her up and he continues to deal with his father’s mood swings only frustrates him more. There were times again in this book that I felt both sympathy and anger toward him. He has definitely had his share of crap thrown at him and he takes it but then turns his own anger toward others. He is continually trying to prove to his father he is worthy of taking over the Kingdom and he is slowly showing Gaius that he is his true heir. I really hope he comes through and doesn't just become a puppet for Gaius, I would be very disappointed.
Jonas is now the leader of the rebels and slowly building an army. Very slowly. In addition to Brion, another rebel by the name of Lysandra happens to have his ear and become an integral part of what happens. I have mixed feelings toward Lysandra – sometimes I thought she was kickass other times I just found her annoying. If Jonas didn't do things her way, she thought he was stupid and basically argued with him about everything. I don’t want to give anything away regarding what happens but Jonas makes some decisions that have a huge impact not only on the rebels who support him, but also those that don’t. Bottom line -his ultimate goal is to kill Gaius and Magnus. If he has the opportunity to kill Aron at the same time, even better.
We do get to learn more about Lucia’s purpose and how she ties to the road Gaius is building. It is revealed via The Kindred and Alexius, Phaedra, and Melenia all play a role. It was good to find out more about Lucia’s magic and how it all ties together. Also, seeing her struggle with controlling the dark side of her magic was interesting. I am curious to see what happens and see what is in store for Lucia in book three.
This book definitely leaves a lot unresolved and Rhodes has proven (with both book one and book two) that she isn't afraid to kill of important characters. Based on what happened in this book as well as where things were left off I am hoping book three dives right in and gets us moving. My only regret in reading this book now is that I have to wait for what may be forever (or at least it will feel that way) to read book three. If you enjoy fantasy definitely check this one out. It includes politics, magic, murder, and a bit of romance. It has a lot of different points of view but if you enjoy reading from the different perspectives, you should appreciate it with this one.
Rebel Spring is book two of the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes and jumps back into the story shortly after book one ends. I have mixed feelings about this one as I was so happy to finally get a chance to read this (THANK YOU @book_junkee) I found myself a little underwhelmed. NOW – don’t get me wrong. I still love this series, I just feel like the progression of the story seemed to take baby steps forward and nothing really was resolved. This isn't uncommon (I have found) with a second book in a series so while nothing was really resolved, I thought it was well done. Also, the covers on these books are beautiful and they make me happy.
Auranos has been conquered by The Blood King (Gaius) and he is definitely making his presence felt. Gaius has taken over the throne and united all three nations (Auranos, Limeros, and Paelsia) as one country now called Mytica. Things have changed for everyone in this story and the changes Gaius has made is impacting Cleo, Magnus, Jonas, and Lucia….a lot. He is willing to do and risk whatever he needs to in order to ensure his rule and his longevity. Plus, he doesn't really care about anyone but himself and what others can do for him. He kills anyone who gets in his way and even those that just happen to cross paths with him at the wrong time.
Cleo is now a prisoner in her own home – guards follow her everywhere. While Gaius makes plans to build his road, he decides the best way to keep the focus off of him and his plans is to have the people focus on Cleo…and her wedding. Gaius makes an announcement that will forever link the nations and allow him to finish his road into the Forbidden Mountains. Cleo is definitely doing the best she can in her situation. She has lost everyone in her family and is now living under the same roof as her enemy. At times she worries that the Damora’s will kill her but she comes to understand her true value to them. Mostly using the wedding as a distraction or using the Auranos people’s love for her as a political move against the Rebels.
Magnus is still struggling with his feelings for Lucia. He has no choice but to move on but he finds himself unable to let go at times. With everything else that is going on in his life, he is also dealing with the fact that Lucia appears to be in an indefinite sleep. The fact that he can’t do anything to help wake her up and he continues to deal with his father’s mood swings only frustrates him more. There were times again in this book that I felt both sympathy and anger toward him. He has definitely had his share of crap thrown at him and he takes it but then turns his own anger toward others. He is continually trying to prove to his father he is worthy of taking over the Kingdom and he is slowly showing Gaius that he is his true heir. I really hope he comes through and doesn't just become a puppet for Gaius, I would be very disappointed.
Jonas is now the leader of the rebels and slowly building an army. Very slowly. In addition to Brion, another rebel by the name of Lysandra happens to have his ear and become an integral part of what happens. I have mixed feelings toward Lysandra – sometimes I thought she was kickass other times I just found her annoying. If Jonas didn't do things her way, she thought he was stupid and basically argued with him about everything. I don’t want to give anything away regarding what happens but Jonas makes some decisions that have a huge impact not only on the rebels who support him, but also those that don’t. Bottom line -his ultimate goal is to kill Gaius and Magnus. If he has the opportunity to kill Aron at the same time, even better.
We do get to learn more about Lucia’s purpose and how she ties to the road Gaius is building. It is revealed via The Kindred and Alexius, Phaedra, and Melenia all play a role. It was good to find out more about Lucia’s magic and how it all ties together. Also, seeing her struggle with controlling the dark side of her magic was interesting. I am curious to see what happens and see what is in store for Lucia in book three.
This book definitely leaves a lot unresolved and Rhodes has proven (with both book one and book two) that she isn't afraid to kill of important characters. Based on what happened in this book as well as where things were left off I am hoping book three dives right in and gets us moving. My only regret in reading this book now is that I have to wait for what may be forever (or at least it will feel that way) to read book three. If you enjoy fantasy definitely check this one out. It includes politics, magic, murder, and a bit of romance. It has a lot of different points of view but if you enjoy reading from the different perspectives, you should appreciate it with this one.