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kylajfountain's review against another edition
4.0
4.25/5
Great. not as great as book 1. But still great. already dying to read book 3. aaaaaaaaaaaa.
Great. not as great as book 1. But still great. already dying to read book 3. aaaaaaaaaaaa.
bookbabe_jazzie's review against another edition
4.0
The way that this book deals with trauma in the aftermath is absolutely beautiful! I loved every journey that was encountered in this book and looking forward to reading the final installment
midnightinsomnia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
readingelli's review
adventurous
dark
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
secondhandpages's review against another edition
4.0
GIRLS COMES OUT TOMORROW AND I'M SO EXCITED HERE IS MY FINAL REVIEW!
While my previous review mentioned how flat I felt Lei to be at times, I must say that she continued to hold her own. Yes, at times I still felt that stagnant character arc, but Lei was bolder with her thoughts and her actions this time around. Lei showed a little more initiative, even if that initiative ended them up in deeper shit. True to her character tho, Lei did not stray from her innocent, naive and sometimes clueless outlook on their mission and the events that unfold during it.
Her determination was something to admire, regardless of whether or not she was injured, mad, frustrated or heartbroken, she continued to train and fight for her goal.
Move over Lei and Wren, there is a new BAE in town. Bo.
Bo is the heart and soul of this novel and I don’t care who you are and what you say. Bo. Is. Everything. From his snarky wit, deadpan humour and at times horrible slap stick, to his loyalty, heart and protection of those he loves.
Bo is one half of a Cat Clan twin sibling duo. Nitta is the other (and female) half of the adorable cat duo, and just as snarky and wonderful as Bo is. However, there is something just SPECIAL about my Bo.
Bo is a side character so he does not have a huge character arc – the one that he does have made my cold heart melt. [spoiler alert] He and Merrin are ADORABLE! I could go on and on about Bo, but that would give more spoilers and I really don’t want to be –THAT GIRL– so just read the book and vote for him in the next Presidential Election, OK!?
Ngan's writing did not disappoint. From the brilliant prose, sassy commentary, and quick wit - Ngan ability to pull us in with her words is a skill that continues through GoSaS. The uncanny reality set in the fantasy world Ngan created hits closer to home than some readers may feel comfortable with - this means she has done her job, and done it well. While there were times I was pulled out of the story, it was easy to submerge myself again- each page ending pulling at my desire to read faster, longer, deeper into the tale.
After the heart pounding, gut wrenching, and sometimes viscerally shocking events of Girls of Paper and Fire, the girls are back to finish what they started. Through brilliant prose, a plot that keeps you turning the page, action scenes that fill your heart with adrenaline, and new characters that will steal your heart as quickly as the old ones, Girls of Storm and Shadow is an instant hit. Even if you come for Lei, you will stay for the rest! A solid 4/5 stars!
For my full and VERY lengthy review, check out my blog
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My heart. My heart. I'm sobbing. RTC. <3
While my previous review mentioned how flat I felt Lei to be at times, I must say that she continued to hold her own. Yes, at times I still felt that stagnant character arc, but Lei was bolder with her thoughts and her actions this time around. Lei showed a little more initiative, even if that initiative ended them up in deeper shit. True to her character tho, Lei did not stray from her innocent, naive and sometimes clueless outlook on their mission and the events that unfold during it.
Her determination was something to admire, regardless of whether or not she was injured, mad, frustrated or heartbroken, she continued to train and fight for her goal.
Move over Lei and Wren, there is a new BAE in town. Bo.
Bo is the heart and soul of this novel and I don’t care who you are and what you say. Bo. Is. Everything. From his snarky wit, deadpan humour and at times horrible slap stick, to his loyalty, heart and protection of those he loves.
Bo is one half of a Cat Clan twin sibling duo. Nitta is the other (and female) half of the adorable cat duo, and just as snarky and wonderful as Bo is. However, there is something just SPECIAL about my Bo.
Bo is a side character so he does not have a huge character arc – the one that he does have made my cold heart melt. [spoiler alert] He and Merrin are ADORABLE! I could go on and on about Bo, but that would give more spoilers and I really don’t want to be –THAT GIRL– so just read the book and vote for him in the next Presidential Election, OK!?
Ngan's writing did not disappoint. From the brilliant prose, sassy commentary, and quick wit - Ngan ability to pull us in with her words is a skill that continues through GoSaS. The uncanny reality set in the fantasy world Ngan created hits closer to home than some readers may feel comfortable with - this means she has done her job, and done it well. While there were times I was pulled out of the story, it was easy to submerge myself again- each page ending pulling at my desire to read faster, longer, deeper into the tale.
After the heart pounding, gut wrenching, and sometimes viscerally shocking events of Girls of Paper and Fire, the girls are back to finish what they started. Through brilliant prose, a plot that keeps you turning the page, action scenes that fill your heart with adrenaline, and new characters that will steal your heart as quickly as the old ones, Girls of Storm and Shadow is an instant hit. Even if you come for Lei, you will stay for the rest! A solid 4/5 stars!
For my full and VERY lengthy review, check out my blog
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My heart. My heart. I'm sobbing. RTC. <3
lp961's review against another edition
5.0
This was personally my favourite book of the trilogy. The portrayal of the aftermath of trauma was very good and the book showed the characters complexity. I also loved getting to know other character's POVs, the author did this very well. Overall a really enjoyable book that has the perfect dosis of everything: fantasy, war, romance, grief, friendship...
hannahinpages's review against another edition
3.0
Reread April 2024:
My thoughts are pretty much the same as my first read. I love Wren, I love the romance between Wren and Lei, I liked the new characters, etc etc. But the plot of this book is rather slow (although parts of it I still enjoyed) and I hate the specific type of miscommunication and weird out of nowhere love triangle that's deployed in this book. I can also tell how distant I've grown from YA, as I continually wish this was adult and think it could've been better and dived deeper if it was.
OG review:
3.5
My feelings about GoSaS are very... Complicated.
My love for the characters remains. They are incredibly well written and their relationships with each other are engaging and meaningful. Lei and Wren's relationship has meant a lot to me since reading the first book, and I still absolutely stand by them. I also loved the new characters introduced in this book! They were a breath of fresh air and I adored how they interacted with Lei and Wren.
Where my feelings get messy is with, well, practically everything else. The plot moved quite slowly. Girls of Storm and Shadow suffers from second book syndrome. It feels like a filler, a lead up to the finale. The slowness of the plot was pressed forward with lies and miscommunication, which I have never liked. It made me wish to return to the first book.
However, I am super excited for the finale! I can feel it in my bones, that finale is gonna be goooooooooodddd.
My thoughts are pretty much the same as my first read. I love Wren, I love the romance between Wren and Lei, I liked the new characters, etc etc. But the plot of this book is rather slow (although parts of it I still enjoyed) and I hate the specific type of miscommunication and weird out of nowhere love triangle that's deployed in this book. I can also tell how distant I've grown from YA, as I continually wish this was adult and think it could've been better and dived deeper if it was.
OG review:
3.5
My feelings about GoSaS are very... Complicated.
My love for the characters remains. They are incredibly well written and their relationships with each other are engaging and meaningful. Lei and Wren's relationship has meant a lot to me since reading the first book, and I still absolutely stand by them. I also loved the new characters introduced in this book! They were a breath of fresh air and I adored how they interacted with Lei and Wren.
Where my feelings get messy is with, well, practically everything else. The plot moved quite slowly. Girls of Storm and Shadow suffers from second book syndrome. It feels like a filler, a lead up to the finale. The slowness of the plot was pressed forward with lies and miscommunication, which I have never liked. It made me wish to return to the first book.
However, I am super excited for the finale! I can feel it in my bones, that finale is gonna be goooooooooodddd.