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justjeanettelee's review against another edition
3.0
I am really undecided about this book. I honestly couldn't give a lengthy review on it even if I tried.
It followed smoothly from the first, and for that, I'll give it credit. However, there just seemed like there was something lacking from this book until the last 90 pages or so. Maybe it was the jauntiness of the action and then non-action. Maybe it was the plot. Maybe it was the repetitiveness. Maybe, just maybe it was something else entirely.
I have no idea why, but King Slayer doesn't really give me any lasting impression, other than it is wonderfully written, and I like the characters of Elizabeth, Fifer, and Schulyer.
I think there were some things that should have been left well alone.
Also, I don't really remember how JohnxElizabeth came about, but in this instalment, it definitely seems more like an instalove situation.
I feel it was neither better or worse than the first book. Definitely on par.
It followed smoothly from the first, and for that, I'll give it credit. However, there just seemed like there was something lacking from this book until the last 90 pages or so. Maybe it was the jauntiness of the action and then non-action. Maybe it was the plot. Maybe it was the repetitiveness. Maybe, just maybe it was something else entirely.
I have no idea why, but King Slayer doesn't really give me any lasting impression, other than it is wonderfully written, and I like the characters of Elizabeth, Fifer, and Schulyer.
I think there were some things that should have been left well alone.
Also, I don't really remember how JohnxElizabeth came about, but in this instalment, it definitely seems more like an instalove situation.
I feel it was neither better or worse than the first book. Definitely on par.
raereadings's review against another edition
This is no fault of the author. And basically the notes below are just for me to keep track:
I loved the first one but when the library FINALLY got a copy of this sequel, I couldnt remember anything from the first book. I like to binge read series because of this.
I loved the first one but when the library FINALLY got a copy of this sequel, I couldnt remember anything from the first book. I like to binge read series because of this.
cozy_reading_times's review against another edition
4.0
Ein sehr gutes Finale dieser Diologie, vor allem das Ende hat mir sehr gut gefallen
adotbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I'm torn about how I feel about this book. I remember loving the first one; it was exciting and thrilling, a fantasy adventure that was completely my taste.
So naturally, I was extremely excited to delve into the sequel, the end of this two-part series. It took me a while to get into the book, and once I did, I was disappointed to find that I was quite bored at times. I found myself confused with the plot, and frustrated at the characters. Towards the end, I just felt that it kept going on, and was never going to end.
Then again, it wasn't all negative. There was action and drama in each chapter, and gripping suspense where I was itching to know what happens next. Although I'm not particularly fond of the protagonist, I'm in love with the supporting characters (especially Schuyler).
All the same, this wasn't a book that I particularly enjoyed reading. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to read the accompanying novella!
I'm torn about how I feel about this book. I remember loving the first one; it was exciting and thrilling, a fantasy adventure that was completely my taste.
So naturally, I was extremely excited to delve into the sequel, the end of this two-part series. It took me a while to get into the book, and once I did, I was disappointed to find that I was quite bored at times. I found myself confused with the plot, and frustrated at the characters. Towards the end, I just felt that it kept going on, and was never going to end.
Then again, it wasn't all negative. There was action and drama in each chapter, and gripping suspense where I was itching to know what happens next. Although I'm not particularly fond of the protagonist, I'm in love with the supporting characters (especially Schuyler).
All the same, this wasn't a book that I particularly enjoyed reading. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to read the accompanying novella!
kathi358's review against another edition
4.0
It finished what the first book began but not my favorite
neethya's review against another edition
1.0
Ich bin froh, dass es vorbei ist. Es gab einfach so viele Ungereimtheiten und Plot Holes und so ziemlich jede Handlung der Figuren war total unlogisch und dumm. Was die Wiedergänger können ändert sich fast von Kapitel zu Kapitel und überraschendes passiert so gar nicht. Kann es absolut nicht empfehlen.
fia05's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
butterfly2507's review against another edition
1.0
Auf Seite 236 abgebrochen!
Es ist einfach SO STINKLANGWEILIG. Kommt überhaupt nicht an das erste Buch heran und wie zur Hölle kann man John so kaputt schreiben? Elizabeth ist mir auch überhaupt nicht sympathisch mehr. Schade dass die Dilogie so bergab ging.
Es ist einfach SO STINKLANGWEILIG. Kommt überhaupt nicht an das erste Buch heran und wie zur Hölle kann man John so kaputt schreiben? Elizabeth ist mir auch überhaupt nicht sympathisch mehr. Schade dass die Dilogie so bergab ging.