plom's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
charlib12's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
shysmiler91's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.75
1mpossiblealice's review against another edition
4.0
Along with new releases, I'm trying to read stuff I've had on my shelves for a while. I enjoyed this very much and it was good to read a long book and get really immersed in the world. I would say it makes more sense to read the first book in the trilogy before this, but to be honest I'd forgotten loads of stuff that happened because it's years since I read it, and this book still made sense. Very much looking forward to the third book which has pirates in it!
kategolledge's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
richardpierce's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This was a lot better than I remember the first of this series being. And it is very engaging and urgent (ie you turn the pages quickly because you want to know what happens). There will doubtlessly (and hopefully) be a third in the series, and I'll be reading it.
bexwat's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
joabroda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5
Book # 2 in The Burning Chamber series, it has been over a year since I read book # 1 so it was slow going for me in the beginning. Trying to recall all the characters and what had happened. The first book had us in 1562, and it is ten years later now and the family has grown and life has changed for them all.
Mosse writes this historical fiction of the French Wars of Religion so well, although, it can get long winded at points. She does have the talent of building and growing her characters, making them likable/hateable and drawing you into their life. There is mystery and romance, revenge and atonement. Book # 3 comes out this summer and I will make a point to read it this year while everything is still fresh in my mind.
Mosse writes this historical fiction of the French Wars of Religion so well, although, it can get long winded at points. She does have the talent of building and growing her characters, making them likable/hateable and drawing you into their life. There is mystery and romance, revenge and atonement. Book # 3 comes out this summer and I will make a point to read it this year while everything is still fresh in my mind.
amanda888's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75