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jacksons_books_and_music's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the first book, The Savior’s Champion, but I loved this one even more. The performance of the narrator was also incredible. She captured each character perfectly. I loved the friendship between Leila and Delphi and the blossoming friendship between Leila and Raphael. Delphi and Raphael are complete characters, not just “black friend” stereotypes. They have their own goals and purposes outside of Leila. They have their own lives. It’s nice to see a platonic friendship like that between Raphael and Leila, even though it’s at the beginning stage. It’s also nice to see the healthy romantic relationship between Leila and Tobias.
kote_'s review against another edition
1.0
This isn’t a sequel, it’s Her POV
And it doesn’t add much
There’s not a lot of insight gained into her perspective, her relationship with Tobias, just her hatred for her father.
Really disappointed unfortunately :(((
And it doesn’t add much
There’s not a lot of insight gained into her perspective, her relationship with Tobias, just her hatred for her father.
Really disappointed unfortunately :(((
lvail1030's review against another edition
2.0
This book was so unnecessary. We really didn't learn any new information. Maybe some background info on what Brontes' whole plan was, but I feel like that could have been summed up by Leila in another book, as that set up a whole new plotline that wasn't resolved here. In my opinion, this book should have been combined with The Savior's Champion, perhaps just told in a duel-perspective story.
Tobias was even more insufferable here than in the first book. Since we were not in his head here, he had even less characterization than before. He felt like a wooden slab (which is saying something, because he felt like that in the first book, just even more so here), the author's version of basically the perfect man, with literally no flaws. Leila was also quite unlikeable. Although she was mostly an active protagonist and had the whispers of characterization that I usually like in female characters, it seemed like just that, whispers of a good character. It felt like the author was shoving her "badass" status down our throats and her skill level varied wildly. She was strong and a good sword-wielder one minute, and then completely helpless the next.
The dialogue was very strange. It's clear that this world was inspired by ancient Rome and some of the lines felt that they belonged to this time, but mostly the dialogue was very modern, so the result was that I really had no sense of this world. It was confusing.
Speaking of world-building, there was barely any. This was a problem in the first book as well. I felt that it was a little better here, but not really. The book almost always suffered from white room syndrome.
I also feel that this book could not pick a focus or genre. Was this supposed to be mainly a romance? Or mainly a fantasy/adventure? It felt that the main plot was Leila trying to get to the bottom of her assassination, but there was A LOT of romance built in, and the two storylines did not intersect well. Just about all of the romance scenes stopped the main plot dead in its tracks. I started to reflect on the romance scenes and after a while decided to start asking myself--"how do these scenes affect the story?" And the answer is...they didn't. After almost every romance scene between Tobias and Leila, nothing about the plot changed. No new information was learned. The only thing that changed was their attraction towards one another/relationship with each other. And if that is the ONLY thing that changes, then I feel that at least half of these scenes could have been cut out.
Lastly, the ending. Actually, what ending? There was no ending. There was the beginning of another scene? Was that supposed to be the ending? Nothing was resolved at the end. SIGH.
Tobias was even more insufferable here than in the first book. Since we were not in his head here, he had even less characterization than before. He felt like a wooden slab (which is saying something, because he felt like that in the first book, just even more so here), the author's version of basically the perfect man, with literally no flaws. Leila was also quite unlikeable. Although she was mostly an active protagonist and had the whispers of characterization that I usually like in female characters, it seemed like just that, whispers of a good character. It felt like the author was shoving her "badass" status down our throats and her skill level varied wildly. She was strong and a good sword-wielder one minute, and then completely helpless the next.
The dialogue was very strange. It's clear that this world was inspired by ancient Rome and some of the lines felt that they belonged to this time, but mostly the dialogue was very modern, so the result was that I really had no sense of this world. It was confusing.
Speaking of world-building, there was barely any. This was a problem in the first book as well. I felt that it was a little better here, but not really. The book almost always suffered from white room syndrome.
I also feel that this book could not pick a focus or genre. Was this supposed to be mainly a romance? Or mainly a fantasy/adventure? It felt that the main plot was Leila trying to get to the bottom of her assassination, but there was A LOT of romance built in, and the two storylines did not intersect well. Just about all of the romance scenes stopped the main plot dead in its tracks. I started to reflect on the romance scenes and after a while decided to start asking myself--"how do these scenes affect the story?" And the answer is...they didn't. After almost every romance scene between Tobias and Leila, nothing about the plot changed. No new information was learned. The only thing that changed was their attraction towards one another/relationship with each other. And if that is the ONLY thing that changes, then I feel that at least half of these scenes could have been cut out.
Lastly, the ending. Actually, what ending? There was no ending. There was the beginning of another scene? Was that supposed to be the ending? Nothing was resolved at the end. SIGH.
mia_stenbro's review
5.0
The Savior's sister
Note I was given an arch copy in exchange for an honest review. This is the companion novel from the first book The savior's champion. Now if you haven't read the first book I recommend you do so to get a sense of the plot and the world the book takes place in.
The timeline is the same. But we get to see from Leia's point of view. Not giving any spoilers in case you haven't read the first one which I recommend.
In this we get to see more behind the doors of the palace, the senate and from the savior's POV. What's goes on behind the senate and Sovereign's meetings. How is the tournament planned and set into life?
Jenna has done an amazing job buliding an complex world and compelling characters. It felt like the chapters and the pages had meaning. It adds a new side to another story and lets you review the story with a fresh pair of eyes. We get to see some of the characters's motivation's and what's making them tick. There's also a deeper dive into other "lesser" known characthers.
Rating. 5/5 stars.
So if you have to chance pick this book up and enjoy. ❤
Note I was given an arch copy in exchange for an honest review. This is the companion novel from the first book The savior's champion. Now if you haven't read the first book I recommend you do so to get a sense of the plot and the world the book takes place in.
The timeline is the same. But we get to see from Leia's point of view. Not giving any spoilers in case you haven't read the first one which I recommend.
In this we get to see more behind the doors of the palace, the senate and from the savior's POV. What's goes on behind the senate and Sovereign's meetings. How is the tournament planned and set into life?
Jenna has done an amazing job buliding an complex world and compelling characters. It felt like the chapters and the pages had meaning. It adds a new side to another story and lets you review the story with a fresh pair of eyes. We get to see some of the characters's motivation's and what's making them tick. There's also a deeper dive into other "lesser" known characthers.
Rating. 5/5 stars.
So if you have to chance pick this book up and enjoy. ❤
hajarreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
lindsaylu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
amywriterrose's review
4.0
This is an ARC review. I was given an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A somewhat familiar story, but from a completely fresh and intriguing perspective. You can check out my full review of it here: https://amyswriterblock.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/betrayal-betrayal-everywhere-a-review-of-the-saviors-sister-by-jenna-moreci/
A somewhat familiar story, but from a completely fresh and intriguing perspective. You can check out my full review of it here: https://amyswriterblock.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/betrayal-betrayal-everywhere-a-review-of-the-saviors-sister-by-jenna-moreci/
slbutcherauthor's review
4.0
Not a perfect book, but it was one I was completely unable to put down. The entertainment value alone is worth the four stars for me. I also found Leila a more compelling lead than Tobias (it looks like a lot of people disagree with me on that). I'd say more, but my husband is currently screaming LOTR quotes at me. Kinda hard to focus.
mysticallure's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5