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mollypatterson's review
5.0
The most frustrating thing about this book is having to wait for the final installment of this series! Sara Baysinger has done it again with Ashen City! The characters are relatable as well as deeply complex. The plot twists had me flipping pages as fast as my eyes could read! I'm eagerly awaiting the third Black Tiger book and anticipate wonderful things from Sara!
jessthebookslover's review
5.0
Review of Ashen City by Sara Baysinger
Rating: 5/5 stars
First of all, let me say that this book... This book has a huge cliffhanger. I was expecting everything, but not that. You did an amazing job Sara. You left me without words, and that doesn't happen often.
If it is possible, I loved Ashen City even more than Black Tiger, 5 stars are actually not enough to fully express how much I loved this book.
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Let me tell you a bit about the book: in Black Tiger we were firstly introduced to the Community Garden and the Orchard, the places where Ember was raised, and Frankfort, a heaven-like city, where Ember was held captive by Chief Whitcomb and where almost all the story developed (and I have to stop there for those who haven't read book 1. BUT GUYS BELIEVE ME, there's a major plot twist there. Read to believe). In Ashen City, we're finally introduced to the Resurgence's quarters, a huge cavern completely hidden from view. If in book 1 the story developed almost only in Frankfort, book 2 has a variety of places never seen before and I loved it.
Now on to the characters:
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Rain is finally dealing with his feelings, Ember is finally finding herself and her purpose in life and Forest... Gosh Forest. It's no secret that I despised him in book 1. Well, I'm a weirdo, because I should have liked him, but I never did. My heart had always belonged to Rain, cold, heartless, puppeteer-like Rain. Forest wasn't my type. And he still wasn't here. But you know what the proverb says.... Oh wait. I can't tell you the proverb otherwise I'd spoil you everything. Just know this: I finally felt a spark of love for him. But only a tiny bit. And last but not least, my hatred for Chief Whitcomb turned out into... Disgust. Surprise, surprise, we're also introduced to a new character... A huge new character, the nucleus of the novel, I'd dare say.
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Super fast paced, full of action and #steam moments (my babies), this book will likely give you chills.... For what concerns me, it gave me a heart attack. Can't wait for book 3 which is coming out on July 6th! Oh and btw, if I were you Sara... I would write a novella from the point of view of Rain. That would be sooooooooo interesting. I'd love to know what has always been on his mind *desperately trying to convince the author to write more Rain scenes* okay, better stop now!
Rating: 5/5 stars
First of all, let me say that this book... This book has a huge cliffhanger. I was expecting everything, but not that. You did an amazing job Sara. You left me without words, and that doesn't happen often.
If it is possible, I loved Ashen City even more than Black Tiger, 5 stars are actually not enough to fully express how much I loved this book.
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Let me tell you a bit about the book: in Black Tiger we were firstly introduced to the Community Garden and the Orchard, the places where Ember was raised, and Frankfort, a heaven-like city, where Ember was held captive by Chief Whitcomb and where almost all the story developed (and I have to stop there for those who haven't read book 1. BUT GUYS BELIEVE ME, there's a major plot twist there. Read to believe). In Ashen City, we're finally introduced to the Resurgence's quarters, a huge cavern completely hidden from view. If in book 1 the story developed almost only in Frankfort, book 2 has a variety of places never seen before and I loved it.
Now on to the characters:
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Rain is finally dealing with his feelings, Ember is finally finding herself and her purpose in life and Forest... Gosh Forest. It's no secret that I despised him in book 1. Well, I'm a weirdo, because I should have liked him, but I never did. My heart had always belonged to Rain, cold, heartless, puppeteer-like Rain. Forest wasn't my type. And he still wasn't here. But you know what the proverb says.... Oh wait. I can't tell you the proverb otherwise I'd spoil you everything. Just know this: I finally felt a spark of love for him. But only a tiny bit. And last but not least, my hatred for Chief Whitcomb turned out into... Disgust. Surprise, surprise, we're also introduced to a new character... A huge new character, the nucleus of the novel, I'd dare say.
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Super fast paced, full of action and #steam moments (my babies), this book will likely give you chills.... For what concerns me, it gave me a heart attack. Can't wait for book 3 which is coming out on July 6th! Oh and btw, if I were you Sara... I would write a novella from the point of view of Rain. That would be sooooooooo interesting. I'd love to know what has always been on his mind *desperately trying to convince the author to write more Rain scenes* okay, better stop now!
tonishiloh's review
5.0
Mind. Blown.
Y'all, I had to take a day before I could sit down to right this review. Seriously, talk about book hangover! No, talk about mind. Blown.
I really enjoyed Black Tiger, but Ashen City ... There are not adequate words to describe the awesomeness packed in this dystopian read, but I'm going to try.
First, I loved the opening. It picked right up from Black Tiger and I was thrilled. This book had so much in it. Action, Introspection, Romance, Twists and Turns, and a cliff-hanger ending that will have you stalking Ms. Baysinger's social media sites for a glimpse of book 3 (rest assured, it's coming folks).
Y'all, this book had so many twists and turns, my stomach dipped and rolled as if I was on a roller coaster. Seriously epic!! Ms. Baysinger is a dystopian writing genius! I can totally picture this on the big screen. It's that good. But don't take my word for it, go out and read it.
*I received a free copy from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.
** See full review at: http://tonishiloh.weebly.com/blog/review-sara-baysingers-ashen-city
Y'all, I had to take a day before I could sit down to right this review. Seriously, talk about book hangover! No, talk about mind. Blown.
I really enjoyed Black Tiger, but Ashen City ... There are not adequate words to describe the awesomeness packed in this dystopian read, but I'm going to try.
First, I loved the opening. It picked right up from Black Tiger and I was thrilled. This book had so much in it. Action, Introspection, Romance, Twists and Turns, and a cliff-hanger ending that will have you stalking Ms. Baysinger's social media sites for a glimpse of book 3 (rest assured, it's coming folks).
Y'all, this book had so many twists and turns, my stomach dipped and rolled as if I was on a roller coaster. Seriously epic!! Ms. Baysinger is a dystopian writing genius! I can totally picture this on the big screen. It's that good. But don't take my word for it, go out and read it.
*I received a free copy from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.
** See full review at: http://tonishiloh.weebly.com/blog/review-sara-baysingers-ashen-city
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