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midnightinsomnia'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
4.0
abrittlebee's review against another edition
After reading The Good Luck Girls last year, I was incredibly curious where the sequel would take this unique world that’s a blend of fantasy and western. While The Sisters of Reckoning was an improvement in writing quality, it was also an unprecedented shift away from the group dynamic that made the first novel so memorable. However, despite being a tonal divergence to a more personal journey narrative, The Sisters of Reckoning maintains the excitement and addictive readability of its predecessor.
Initially, when I read The Good Luck Girls, I was disappointed by the plot’s dependence on macguffins. Thankfully, such devices were all but absent in The Sisters of Reckoning, marking a vast improvement in the layout of the plot.Yet, the plot itself felt simplistic when compared to the events of the first book. This is a fairly standard rebellion story. Outlaw freedom fighters rallying various oppressed allies to bring about an end to tyranny. It’s not a new type of narrative, but it does do the archetype justice in being engaging and entertaining in the process.
Personally, I did miss the group dynamic of the girls themselves. Aster, Clem, Violet, Mallow, and Tansy are all present, but the book is very focussed on the personal journey of Aster, even more-so than the first was. This forced most of the other girls into the role of “side characters,” so the banter and camaraderie wasn’t as prevalent. While some may like this shift, because it allows for more of a significant character arc, I kind of missed that badass girl gang attitude that was so rampant in the first novel.
Overall, I would still recommend The Sisters of Reckoning if you enjoyed the world or the rebel story quality of the first book.
Initially, when I read The Good Luck Girls, I was disappointed by the plot’s dependence on macguffins. Thankfully, such devices were all but absent in The Sisters of Reckoning, marking a vast improvement in the layout of the plot.Yet, the plot itself felt simplistic when compared to the events of the first book. This is a fairly standard rebellion story. Outlaw freedom fighters rallying various oppressed allies to bring about an end to tyranny. It’s not a new type of narrative, but it does do the archetype justice in being engaging and entertaining in the process.
Personally, I did miss the group dynamic of the girls themselves. Aster, Clem, Violet, Mallow, and Tansy are all present, but the book is very focussed on the personal journey of Aster, even more-so than the first was. This forced most of the other girls into the role of “side characters,” so the banter and camaraderie wasn’t as prevalent. While some may like this shift, because it allows for more of a significant character arc, I kind of missed that badass girl gang attitude that was so rampant in the first novel.
Overall, I would still recommend The Sisters of Reckoning if you enjoyed the world or the rebel story quality of the first book.
someonetookit's review against another edition
4.0
This one seemed slower than its predecessor for some reason. It could be that it was indeed less punchy or it could also be my current inability to fully immerse myself in a narrative due to many reasons including having moved an entire house within the past 10 days.
Overall, I was happy with the story but also a tad disappointed with some of the content. Definitely worth a read if you loved Goodluck Girls but also I feel it had a little bit of second story syndrome.
Overall, I was happy with the story but also a tad disappointed with some of the content. Definitely worth a read if you loved Goodluck Girls but also I feel it had a little bit of second story syndrome.
purplejasmine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
schreibratte's review against another edition
5.0
Ähnlich wie Band 1 war auch hier das erstmalige Leseerlebnis für mich sehr aufregend und mitreißend - ich habe mit Aster und den Lady Ghosts mitgefiebert, habe das Wiedersehen mit alten Freundinnen gefeiert und mit allen gelitten, die den Kampf gegen die Ungerechtigkeiten in Arketta aufgenommen haben bzw. einfach nicht ruhen lassen konnten.
Aster bleibt weiter eine unglaublich starke Figur, deren Selbstaufopferung für andere hier aber auch kritisch kommentiert wird. Nach wie vor hat mir das Gespann Aster-Violet am besten gefallen, einfach weil beide so unglaublich viel miteinander durchgemacht haben, dass sie sich auf einer Ebene verstehen, an die andere nicht rankommen. Sehr schön fand ich entsprechend eine Erkenntnis relativ am Schluss ...
Die Reihe bleibt sehr divers, ohne es in dem Setting Arketta je als queer/divers oder trans zu bezeichnen. Ich bin zwar am Ende nicht ganz sicher, als was ich heute wen identifizieren würde, aber das spielt auch keine große Rolle. Die Figuren sind es, die es zum Leben bringen und die mit ihrem Kampf mitziehen und begeistern. Große Empfehlung für diese Reihe - für mich am ehesten vergleichbar mit "Dread Nation".
Aster bleibt weiter eine unglaublich starke Figur, deren Selbstaufopferung für andere hier aber auch kritisch kommentiert wird. Nach wie vor hat mir das Gespann Aster-Violet am besten gefallen, einfach weil beide so unglaublich viel miteinander durchgemacht haben, dass sie sich auf einer Ebene verstehen, an die andere nicht rankommen. Sehr schön fand ich entsprechend eine Erkenntnis relativ am Schluss ...
Die Reihe bleibt sehr divers, ohne es in dem Setting Arketta je als queer/divers oder trans zu bezeichnen. Ich bin zwar am Ende nicht ganz sicher, als was ich heute wen identifizieren würde, aber das spielt auch keine große Rolle. Die Figuren sind es, die es zum Leben bringen und die mit ihrem Kampf mitziehen und begeistern. Große Empfehlung für diese Reihe - für mich am ehesten vergleichbar mit "Dread Nation".
mandyist's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, especially the audiobook read by Jeanette Illidge. I felt that the final chapter and resolution was a bit rushed and anticlimactic but not enough to reduce my rating. I can't wait to see what Charlotte Nicole Davis does next.
Would be very good to see this series get the Netflix treatment!
Would be very good to see this series get the Netflix treatment!
pretty_little_bibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
So glad I got to read this book! Thanks to TorTeen for the books!
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raebrock's review against another edition
5.0
I. Loved. This. Book. So. Damn. Much. Let me start with saying I absolutely loved The Good Luck Girls. It was a can’t-put-it-down, stay-up-reading-past-my-bedtime kind of book. The Sisters of Reckoning was even better! I’m writing this review way past my bedtime because Charlotte Nicole Davis has done this to me once again and I have zero regrets. What a phenomenal ending to a powerful and unforgettable duology.
All of our favorite Luck Girls (and Zee) are back, along with some new friends. Revolution is in the air, and they will fight as long and as hard as it takes to bring down the landowners and win the freedom for all of the oppressed in Arketta. “Glory to the Reckoning.”
This duology is so damn relevant in the worst and best ways. It’s going to stick with me for a very long time and everyone should read it. If I could give this book more stars, I would but I guess 5 will have to do.
All of our favorite Luck Girls (and Zee) are back, along with some new friends. Revolution is in the air, and they will fight as long and as hard as it takes to bring down the landowners and win the freedom for all of the oppressed in Arketta. “Glory to the Reckoning.”
This duology is so damn relevant in the worst and best ways. It’s going to stick with me for a very long time and everyone should read it. If I could give this book more stars, I would but I guess 5 will have to do.
disabledbookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0