jarichan's review against another edition
3.0
Ich habe es tatsächlich durch die ganze Trilogie geschafft! Warum ich mich da durchgequält habe? Keine Ahnung. Wahrscheinlich, weil mich Riveras Welt trotz allem unheimlich fasziniert hat. Sie ist mir neu und fremd. Mal etwas Anderes, Neues. Auch die Sprache ist eigentlich wunderschön.
Nur war es mir für drei Mal über 600 Seiten dann doch zu viel des Guten. Vor allem im dritten Band fühlte sich vieles zu aufgeplustert an. Als mensch ganz dringen noch ein paar Seiten mehr reinbringen möchte. Vor allem eine bestimmte Szene brachte mich bloss dazu, ganz tief zu seufzen.
Auf jeden Fall bin ich froh, die Trilogie abgeschlossen zu haben. Für mich ist es gut so, mehr von der Autorin landet bei mir ich vorerst nicht auf der Leseliste.
Nur war es mir für drei Mal über 600 Seiten dann doch zu viel des Guten. Vor allem im dritten Band fühlte sich vieles zu aufgeplustert an. Als mensch ganz dringen noch ein paar Seiten mehr reinbringen möchte. Vor allem eine bestimmte Szene brachte mich bloss dazu, ganz tief zu seufzen.
Auf jeden Fall bin ich froh, die Trilogie abgeschlossen zu haben. Für mich ist es gut so, mehr von der Autorin landet bei mir ich vorerst nicht auf der Leseliste.
alt_air's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
ilikereadingactually's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
lucaengelhard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
myfavoritefiction's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
genhuggins's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mgmaliska's review against another edition
5.0
best in the series of a favorite series
The full Ascendant series by K Arsenault Rivera beautifully balances unforgettable love with magic, mystery, social critique, and political intrigue. This lesbian feminist series leaves a lasting impact with unforgettable characters developed through an expertly written perspective-switching style. Spanning the silver steppes of the nomadic horse clans to the opulent palaces of the Empire's capitol, the characters navigate cultures while deconstructing histories wrongly told, acting for a better now, and building futures through will alone.
Shizuka and Shefali expressions of devotion, and commitment to each other and their peoples grow respect and love in the reader. Thank you, K, for writing such an honest and expansive world told from the perspective of out and proud queer womyn leaders. The characters feel so real I often try to channel Shefali's wisdom and Shizuka's determination; a testament to K. Arsenault Rivera in the ability to write such realistic, yet wholly otherworldy people.
Highly recommend this book, especially if you love any of the following:
- When Women Were Warriors by Catherine M. Wilson
- Princess of Dorsa (The Chronicles of Dorsa) by Eliza Andrews
- Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth Children Series) by Jean M. Auel
- Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
These books improve as they go, with number 3 being the best. I am THRILLED that the author has committed to Sixteen Swords, a prequel told by the mothers Burqila Alshara and Minami Shizuru.
THANK YOU, K Arsenault Rivera!
The world needs more queer stories.
The full Ascendant series by K Arsenault Rivera beautifully balances unforgettable love with magic, mystery, social critique, and political intrigue. This lesbian feminist series leaves a lasting impact with unforgettable characters developed through an expertly written perspective-switching style. Spanning the silver steppes of the nomadic horse clans to the opulent palaces of the Empire's capitol, the characters navigate cultures while deconstructing histories wrongly told, acting for a better now, and building futures through will alone.
Shizuka and Shefali expressions of devotion, and commitment to each other and their peoples grow respect and love in the reader. Thank you, K, for writing such an honest and expansive world told from the perspective of out and proud queer womyn leaders. The characters feel so real I often try to channel Shefali's wisdom and Shizuka's determination; a testament to K. Arsenault Rivera in the ability to write such realistic, yet wholly otherworldy people.
Highly recommend this book, especially if you love any of the following:
- When Women Were Warriors by Catherine M. Wilson
- Princess of Dorsa (The Chronicles of Dorsa) by Eliza Andrews
- Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth Children Series) by Jean M. Auel
- Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
These books improve as they go, with number 3 being the best. I am THRILLED that the author has committed to Sixteen Swords, a prequel told by the mothers Burqila Alshara and Minami Shizuru.
THANK YOU, K Arsenault Rivera!
The world needs more queer stories.
zooholmstrom's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t cry easy. It’s something I pride myself on. That said, this book had me sobbing on an airplane. It was the perfect culmination of the series, every plot fulfilled, every question answered, every character on their own path. This series wrecked me. Lesbian warrior queens who love each other fiercely and save the frickin world in the process. There’s nothing in this book not to love. These books are so special and unlike anything else I’ve read before. As a queer person, seeing this kind of epic love story portrayed so beautifully is something I will always treasure.
reallifelesbian's review against another edition
5.0
A story that pulls you in with a dense fantastical narrative where the author places faith in the reader to remember everything from honourifics to proper etiquette to moments that occurred two books ago. But if you can dedicate yourself to it, The Warrior Moon is a story like no other. All I ask now is that Rivera please tell us what happened to Shefali in the eight years since the end of The Tiger’s Daughter. Please. just a spin-off novel, I have to know.