amywriterrose's review against another edition
4.0
The main characters felt ever so real and I was on the edge of my seat constantly while reading this book. You can read more of my thoughts here: https://amy-rosenfeldt.com/?p=779
slc333's review against another edition
3.0
It was still really good and very readable in that it drew me in and kept my attention but I found it quite a bit darker than book 1 and it was just a bit too dark for my enjoyment. Once again both Hope & Red’s individual stories were interesting but sadly this time we don’t get any time with them together and I missed that.
yccngz's review against another edition
5.0
This novel was everything I had been waiting for. Hope and Red was amazing, and this one, was phenomenal. We fall back into the world of biomancers, pirates, and royals seamlessly. Hope and Red are in completely different situations but somehow, I never got bored of either of their plotlines. When reading books with multiple point-of-views, I usually pick a favorite storyline and wait for their their chapters but with this one, I was exited for everyone.
The piracy scenes were EPIC and probably one of my favorite parts of the book. I also very enjoyed Red's banter, it was funny to see him in these situations that were completely out of his confort zones, and even funnier to see him make high-class citizens uncomfortable with his vocabulary. Another thing I greatly enjoyed was that whole focus on Nettles. Her character was explored to another level in this book and I really wasn't expecting it, but was very thankful!
I still love love love the world, everything about the empire of storms is so well built and complete. The island setting is original and honestly works very well, I liked seeing more of the differences between each part of the empire and I loved to see the royalty react to Red's New Laven slang. I am vert excited to see how this story evolves.
I honestly can't wait for book 3(soon pls).
The piracy scenes were EPIC and probably one of my favorite parts of the book. I also very enjoyed Red's banter, it was funny to see him in these situations that were completely out of his confort zones, and even funnier to see him make high-class citizens uncomfortable with his vocabulary. Another thing I greatly enjoyed was that whole focus on Nettles. Her character was explored to another level in this book and I really wasn't expecting it, but was very thankful!
I still love love love the world, everything about the empire of storms is so well built and complete. The island setting is original and honestly works very well, I liked seeing more of the differences between each part of the empire and I loved to see the royalty react to Red's New Laven slang. I am vert excited to see how this story evolves.
I honestly can't wait for book 3(soon pls).
kris7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
lourdes_chapters_we_love's review against another edition
5.0
This is definetly a GREAT sequel to Hope and Red. I loved the first book and this one is no different. My only complain the thing with Red was dealt with to quickly I thought it wasn't going to get resolve until the last book but other than that 5*s read.
Review: https://chapterswelove.com/2017/08/30/bane-and-shadow-by-jon-skovron/
Red and Hope, Book 1: https://chapterswelove.com/2017/04/27/hope-and-red-the-empire-of-storms-book-1-by-jon-skovron/
Review: https://chapterswelove.com/2017/08/30/bane-and-shadow-by-jon-skovron/
Red and Hope, Book 1: https://chapterswelove.com/2017/04/27/hope-and-red-the-empire-of-storms-book-1-by-jon-skovron/
cece97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
majaingrid's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent continuation of the trilogy! I actually liked this one better than the first book and was happily thrown into it. It moved slightly slower, but was no less brutal. Seriously biomancery is fucked up. People of the Paradise Circle isn't squeamish lacies either. Also what Mick the Sick did was real disturbing stuff. There's stuff that I will never be able to unsee.
I'm fully rooted for Red. As the pat wag that he is, he's stolen my heart and is reluctant to share it with anyone else (though Nettles and Sadie and Filler all three scared him into giving them each a bit of it). I ~almost~ fell sorry for the palace folks for all the shenanigans he threw around. Almost, but not really.
Looking forward for the final installment. Bit sad it's only a trilogy because I'm having such a big fun with these books.
Spoiler
Actually found myself a little disappointed though that Nettles didn't chop of Mick's dickI'm fully rooted for Red. As the pat wag that he is, he's stolen my heart and is reluctant to share it with anyone else (though Nettles and Sadie and Filler all three scared him into giving them each a bit of it). I ~almost~ fell sorry for the palace folks for all the shenanigans he threw around. Almost, but not really.
Looking forward for the final installment. Bit sad it's only a trilogy because I'm having such a big fun with these books.