maidofbees's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! Keeping things as spoiler-free as possible, the LGBTQ aspect had me hooked and I can't wait for the next book. I think this book is a good comfort read in a lot of ways- although the world has societal problems (classism, homophobia) the characters you follow tend to be innocent, heart-of-gold figures who are trying their best in tricky situations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
zerotime's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laura2103's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
vasilisniaouris's review against another edition
4.0
Great book, better than the first. However I realized way too early the real intensions of the High Lord. Other than that, a very pleasant book to read
94storms's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.5
katieejayne's review against another edition
4.0
What I will say is that this novel took a dark turn, a very dark turn.
I liked how there were multiple plot lines going on in this novel with Rothen still at the college and Dannyl now an ambassador. We got to see more of the country and learn more about each part which I really enjoyed.
We started to see Sonea develop as a person too which was really interesting. After her change of rooms she matured as a person and dealt with Reign and his cronies for the most part. I'm loathe to mention to much about what actually happens in this novel for fear of giving away anything.
Akkarin also featured a lot more in this instalment, I'd been wanting to know more about him from the start.
I felt this overcame the second book slump very well. It didn't feel like a filler book, just natural progression.
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I liked how there were multiple plot lines going on in this novel with Rothen still at the college and Dannyl now an ambassador. We got to see more of the country and learn more about each part which I really enjoyed.
We started to see Sonea develop as a person too which was really interesting. After her change of rooms she matured as a person and dealt with Reign and his cronies for the most part. I'm loathe to mention to much about what actually happens in this novel for fear of giving away anything.
Akkarin also featured a lot more in this instalment, I'd been wanting to know more about him from the start.
I felt this overcame the second book slump very well. It didn't feel like a filler book, just natural progression.
More reviews over on an0velidea.blogspot.com
maimo97's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kaygee_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
leanne394's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, I like the main characters, and I want Sonea to do well. I'm hoping she's going to become a bit more hardened.
I liked the style of writing which helps a lot, well written in my opinion and the story kept me interested.
There are different POVs but they aren't a chapter long which I actually prefer! I hate it when you have to read 10-15 pages of someone or something you aren't really bothered about, especially when other characters are in the middle of a gripping story line.
Definitely recommend this series so far. Trudi is fast becoming one of my favourites, I'll be looking into her other trilogies.
I liked the style of writing which helps a lot, well written in my opinion and the story kept me interested.
There are different POVs but they aren't a chapter long which I actually prefer! I hate it when you have to read 10-15 pages of someone or something you aren't really bothered about, especially when other characters are in the middle of a gripping story line.
Definitely recommend this series so far. Trudi is fast becoming one of my favourites, I'll be looking into her other trilogies.