eaxouris's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
megdawsy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
akajam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
frombrunvandash's review against another edition
4.0
Picking up where Ledge left off, Chasm begins with Dawsyn's false imprisonment in The Mecca. With the help of her found family, Dawsyn narrowly escapes being hanged and travels back to familiar surroundings. While dealing with mixed emotions around Ryon's deception and tragic death, Dawsyn sets off to seek help from her new allies in Glacia and free the humans still stranded on The Ledge.
I absolutely love the premise of this series, and Chasm delivered in all the ways I had hoped it would. I read Ledge and Chasm back to back. The latter expands on tropes like slow burn, hidden identity, and found family. The rescue at the inn and Dawsyn's moments with Gerrot hit me right in the feels. I also was super invested in the group discovering a means of escape off the The Ledge.
Though I really enjoyed the overall plot of this book, the slow burn was a bit too drawn out for me. Combined with Stacey's more poetic writing style (think less colloquial than other popular romantasies), the series feels more YA than I expected. I loved the map, but it drove me a little crazy that important locations don't seem to be positioned and/or labeled accurately (i.e. The Ledge appears as a large landmass but is described as a small ice shelf).
Overall, I think Stacey has done an incredible job creating a romance fantasy series that appeals to everyone. Chasm ends on another cliffhanger and I'm excited to see how The Glacian Trilogy will conclude! A big thank you to Stacey McEwan and Angry Robot Books for providing me an eARC through NetGalley.
I absolutely love the premise of this series, and Chasm delivered in all the ways I had hoped it would. I read Ledge and Chasm back to back. The latter expands on tropes like slow burn, hidden identity, and found family. The rescue at the inn and Dawsyn's moments with Gerrot hit me right in the feels. I also was super invested in the group discovering a means of escape off the The Ledge.
Though I really enjoyed the overall plot of this book, the slow burn was a bit too drawn out for me. Combined with Stacey's more poetic writing style (think less colloquial than other popular romantasies), the series feels more YA than I expected. I loved the map, but it drove me a little crazy that important locations don't seem to be positioned and/or labeled accurately (i.e. The Ledge appears as a large landmass but is described as a small ice shelf).
Overall, I think Stacey has done an incredible job creating a romance fantasy series that appeals to everyone. Chasm ends on another cliffhanger and I'm excited to see how The Glacian Trilogy will conclude! A big thank you to Stacey McEwan and Angry Robot Books for providing me an eARC through NetGalley.
rach_reads1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
slow-paced
2.0
Phew this was a slog.... It took me 3 months to read this tiny book. Really thought this series was a duology and tbh it should have been because this had no significant developments.
meggles801's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? It's complicated
4.0
I'll start by saying that the first half of this book almost lost me. It was too slow and drawn out for what I was expecting after the end of the first book. Not much happening but a lot of talking lol But I am so glad I stuck with it, because that last half was just fantastic! Again, that ending though. Can book 3 please come out asap??? My heart can't handle not knowing how this is going to end!
breegoux's review against another edition
It started to feel really cyclical in the thoughts of the characters. I felt like we had the same conversation 8 times
breatheinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This is a satisfyingly solid second book in a trilogy. It is slower than Book 1, but we get more character development and world building and a deeper understanding of the politics of Terrsaw and Glacia.
My critiques are similar to others in that I thought the middle dragged and I needed more spice for a fantasy romance. I also think the characters could have literally moved more in that the ensemble stayed in one place for too long later in the book. We need more depth to Ryon in Book 3 for sure, as even though we get his perspective, it’s very Dawsyn-centric. Because of these critiques, IMO Stacey has her work cut out for her in the third book and it’s likely going to be hefty as there is a lot to be resolved with just one more book.
What really makes this trilogy shine though is Dawsyn and her relationships (The Ledge, Ryon, Baltisse) as well as the ensemble - esp Esra, Salem, and Baltisse. Did I mention Baltisse? :) Dawsyn is amazingly strong and softens just enough throughout that you’re not ready to throw the book at seemingly pointless obstinance. She’s brave, funny, and her depth and strength is seemingly endless in a way that is genuine and isn’t so epic you roll your eyes.
Overall, this trilogy is worth reading, esp from an Indie publisher and from an author that truly loves the genre. With some pacing improvements, Book 3 has the potential to be a goldmine in the romantasy genre!
My critiques are similar to others in that I thought the middle dragged and I needed more spice for a fantasy romance. I also think the characters could have literally moved more in that the ensemble stayed in one place for too long later in the book. We need more depth to Ryon in Book 3 for sure, as even though we get his perspective, it’s very Dawsyn-centric. Because of these critiques, IMO Stacey has her work cut out for her in the third book and it’s likely going to be hefty as there is a lot to be resolved with just one more book.
What really makes this trilogy shine though is Dawsyn and her relationships (The Ledge, Ryon, Baltisse) as well as the ensemble - esp Esra, Salem, and Baltisse. Did I mention Baltisse? :) Dawsyn is amazingly strong and softens just enough throughout that you’re not ready to throw the book at seemingly pointless obstinance. She’s brave, funny, and her depth and strength is seemingly endless in a way that is genuine and isn’t so epic you roll your eyes.
Overall, this trilogy is worth reading, esp from an Indie publisher and from an author that truly loves the genre. With some pacing improvements, Book 3 has the potential to be a goldmine in the romantasy genre!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Confinement
breannamm's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0