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sassblaster's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.5
crixyloo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It was a bit hard to get through the first half of the book, since the pace was rather slow, but in the second half, things get more tense and dynamic so that one wants to know what happens next.
kanissa's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this one just a bit more than the first, so I figure it's close enough to warrant 5 stars.
With the plot for this trilogy now established, this second novel kept the story moving. I didn't feel like it suffered from the typical "middle book" syndrome.
I do wish the storyline with Naki was a bit more fleshed out, although hopefully the reprecussions of that will continue in the third novel.
Familiarity seems to help my impression of the characters. (Or, as stated in the review for the first novel in the trilogy, perhaps Canavan's writing improved in the past 8 years.) I don't think this will ever be one of my favorite books ever, but I certainly don't regret buying a copy.
With the plot for this trilogy now established, this second novel kept the story moving. I didn't feel like it suffered from the typical "middle book" syndrome.
I do wish the storyline with Naki was a bit more fleshed out, although hopefully the reprecussions of that will continue in the third novel.
Familiarity seems to help my impression of the characters. (Or, as stated in the review for the first novel in the trilogy, perhaps Canavan's writing improved in the past 8 years.) I don't think this will ever be one of my favorite books ever, but I certainly don't regret buying a copy.
franilou89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This story continues following the adventures of characters that are both familiar and new It's gripping, and exciting, and has many unexpected twists. Visiting the Duna, discovering Traitor secrets and learning not all are as they seem. I really enjoyed this book, more so than the first book (which is always a winner)! It's medium paced, but its one of those books that had me thinking about it CONSTANTLY! Can't wait to read The next book. Definitely recommend!
pawlonardo's review against another edition
3.0
„Łotr” to pierwsza książka Canavan, której styl mi nie przeszkadzał i nawet został wykorzystany w poprawny sposób.
Książka ma mimo wszystko ma swoje problemy, bo naprawdę nie ma tutaj niczego co by sprawiło, że chce się wiedzieć co się dalej wydarzy. Na dodatek wszystkie punkty kulminacyjne to stracone szansy.
Moment, kiedy Lilia powinna wiedzieć co się naprawdę stało i co kierowało Naki od samego początku, to najbardziej frustrująca rzecz jaką kiedykolwiek przeczytałem. Ja rozumiem, że ona miała być naiwną bohaterką, ale już nikt nie może być aż tak głupi, bo inaczej nie da się tego określić. Zamiast dać nam satysfakcjonujący moment, w którym byśmy ujrzeli, jak Lilia przegląda na te swoje naiwne ślepia, dostaliśmy transformację z niewinnego kwiatka w skończoną idiotkę. Na dodatek autorka ma czelność pisać potem jak wszyscy dookoła zobaczyli jak to Lilia wydoroślała. No ja nie wiem czy to co zostało na przedstawione to był taki wielki sukces.
Decyzja co stanie się z Naki zapadła na zwykłym nieoficjalnym zebraniu i to tyle. O wiele lepiej byłoby przedstawić proces i zaskoczyć czytelnika wyrokiem.
Książka ma mimo wszystko ma swoje problemy, bo naprawdę nie ma tutaj niczego co by sprawiło, że chce się wiedzieć co się dalej wydarzy. Na dodatek wszystkie punkty kulminacyjne to stracone szansy.
Moment, kiedy Lilia powinna wiedzieć co się naprawdę stało i co kierowało Naki od samego początku, to najbardziej frustrująca rzecz jaką kiedykolwiek przeczytałem. Ja rozumiem, że ona miała być naiwną bohaterką, ale już nikt nie może być aż tak głupi, bo inaczej nie da się tego określić. Zamiast dać nam satysfakcjonujący moment, w którym byśmy ujrzeli, jak Lilia przegląda na te swoje naiwne ślepia, dostaliśmy transformację z niewinnego kwiatka w skończoną idiotkę. Na dodatek autorka ma czelność pisać potem jak wszyscy dookoła zobaczyli jak to Lilia wydoroślała. No ja nie wiem czy to co zostało na przedstawione to był taki wielki sukces.
Decyzja co stanie się z Naki zapadła na zwykłym nieoficjalnym zebraniu i to tyle. O wiele lepiej byłoby przedstawić proces i zaskoczyć czytelnika wyrokiem.
gemgem1101's review against another edition
4.0
Much like the previous books in the series, the plot is so good!! At times I can predict what is going to happen, but I love how fantasy driven Canavan’s books are. While they lack the romance of the current YA Fantasy books I’ve been reading, I appreciate a book with only fantasy at its core.
The idea of an alliance being formed between the Kyralians & the Traitors is certainly interesting considering their stance on Black Magic, but as of late they now have 4 Black Magic Magicians…
The plot was supposed to be focused on the pursuit of the Theif, Skellin, but he deigned to feature at all!
I was also disappointed but not surprised that Sonea rejected Dorrien - because she respects herself and him, not to get involved with a married father!!
I hope she finds love like she had with Akkarin, she deserves that after everything she has been through and had to sacrifice.
Onto the final book of the series
The idea of an alliance being formed between the Kyralians & the Traitors is certainly interesting considering their stance on Black Magic, but as of late they now have 4 Black Magic Magicians…
The plot was supposed to be focused on the pursuit of the Theif, Skellin, but he deigned to feature at all!
I was also disappointed but not surprised that Sonea rejected Dorrien - because she respects herself and him, not to get involved with a married father!!
I hope she finds love like she had with Akkarin, she deserves that after everything she has been through and had to sacrifice.
Onto the final book of the series
ktaylor1164's review against another edition
3.0
Lackluster, but compelling. I was reading another review and realized they really nailed it--the author's ideas are unique and her world intriguing, but her characterization is flat. I keep reading because I'm interested in seeing how this plot line plays out, but I'm only McNally invested in the characters.
readacorn's review against another edition
3.0
Lorkin, der Sohn der schwarzen Magierin Sonea, wurde in Sachaka entführt. Seine Häscher hoffen, von ihm die Kunst der Heilung durch Magie zu erlernen, die in Sachaka unbekannt ist. Lorkin weiß jedoch, dass diese Fähigkeit im Falle eines Krieges einen enormen Vorteil birgt. Er ist fest entschlossen, das Geheimnis zu wahren. Aber dann lernt er Tyvara kennen – und verliebt sich in sie ...
Währenddessen verfolgt seine Mutter Sonea in ihrer Heimat Kyralia einen abtrünnigen Magier, der seine Dienste an die Diebesgilde verkauft hat. Doch ein Mord, begangen mit schwarzer Magie, lenkt sie von ihrer Aufgabe ab. Denn es gibt nur zwei Magier, die dazu fähig sind: der Schwarze Magier Kallen, der ein wasserdichtes Alibi hat – und Sonea selbst! Sonea muss alles daran setzen, das Vertrauen der Magiergilde zurückzuerlangen. Denn ohne sie ist Kyralia einem Angriff der Schwarzen Magier von Sachaka hilflos ausgeliefert …
Von den Büchern dieser Reihe ist dieses bisher meiner Meinung nach das schwächste. Allerdings immer noch so stark, dass zum einen ein Abbruch nicht in Frage kommt und ich zum anderen auch nicht vor dem letzten Wälzer der Reihe zurück schrecken würde. Trudi Canavan schreibt selbst in ihren weniger guten Werken immer noch klasse.
Währenddessen verfolgt seine Mutter Sonea in ihrer Heimat Kyralia einen abtrünnigen Magier, der seine Dienste an die Diebesgilde verkauft hat. Doch ein Mord, begangen mit schwarzer Magie, lenkt sie von ihrer Aufgabe ab. Denn es gibt nur zwei Magier, die dazu fähig sind: der Schwarze Magier Kallen, der ein wasserdichtes Alibi hat – und Sonea selbst! Sonea muss alles daran setzen, das Vertrauen der Magiergilde zurückzuerlangen. Denn ohne sie ist Kyralia einem Angriff der Schwarzen Magier von Sachaka hilflos ausgeliefert …
Von den Büchern dieser Reihe ist dieses bisher meiner Meinung nach das schwächste. Allerdings immer noch so stark, dass zum einen ein Abbruch nicht in Frage kommt und ich zum anderen auch nicht vor dem letzten Wälzer der Reihe zurück schrecken würde. Trudi Canavan schreibt selbst in ihren weniger guten Werken immer noch klasse.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
Yet another character gets dragged into the series. Ok, so nothing wrong with many POVS, just they all gets so few pages. I got used to it, but it would have been better with longer stories.
Right so Sonea was a bit dull in this one. She is still trying to find that rogue. But nothing really happens to her.
Lorkin is with the traitors. They are women who wants an equal society, right so that is why men are below you all? I would leave, he is just too nice.
Then there is the new girl, Lilia, an easy manipulated fool who gets in trouble at the academy. Her I did not like, nor her new friend.
Darryl is doing his ambassador business, I like him cos he is searching for answers.
Then there are characters here and there....
Not a lot happened. Looking for that Rogue, dealing with traitors, silly girls doing silly things. Still I do want to know how it all will end. But it did stagnate a bit.
Right so Sonea was a bit dull in this one. She is still trying to find that rogue. But nothing really happens to her.
Lorkin is with the traitors. They are women who wants an equal society, right so that is why men are below you all? I would leave, he is just too nice.
Then there is the new girl, Lilia, an easy manipulated fool who gets in trouble at the academy. Her I did not like, nor her new friend.
Darryl is doing his ambassador business, I like him cos he is searching for answers.
Then there are characters here and there....
Not a lot happened. Looking for that Rogue, dealing with traitors, silly girls doing silly things. Still I do want to know how it all will end. But it did stagnate a bit.
mcfade28's review against another edition
4.0
It's been a long time since I last visited Sonea and co. in this series, and I was not disappointed. This novel introduced a new central character- a young, female novice named Lilia, who falls in with the wrong crowd early in the story. It was great to introduce some new blood into this series, and Lilia provided a fish-out-of-water perspective that Sonea had previously represented in the original trilogy.
Meanwhile, the rest of our main characters' plots carried on in much the same manner as in the previous book. Sonea is hunting a rogue magician in the city, while her son Lorkin lives as a prisoner in a faraway land. The final storyline revolves around Dannyl and his research/love life. Unfortunately his was by far the least interesting, which is a shame, as Dannyl was one of my favourite characters in the original novel.
This is a must read for fans of the original series- I'd forgotten how fond I was of all of the characters.
Meanwhile, the rest of our main characters' plots carried on in much the same manner as in the previous book. Sonea is hunting a rogue magician in the city, while her son Lorkin lives as a prisoner in a faraway land. The final storyline revolves around Dannyl and his research/love life. Unfortunately his was by far the least interesting, which is a shame, as Dannyl was one of my favourite characters in the original novel.
This is a must read for fans of the original series- I'd forgotten how fond I was of all of the characters.