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krys_and_books's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
***
This book is not for everyone, I had some reservations after reading the first one (I was taken by surprise the violence in that book) but I was also dying to know more. This book is definitely not as violent (in many different ways) as the first one but it still has its fair share of violence and death. Our nameless MC is on her own now since the death of her mentor when thrown out of Fates so violently and we find her exploring the labyrinth and also aware of more groups other than Fates. Unfortunately these two groups are at odds and Nameless finds herself in the center of the dispute with no way of knowing who is lying to her and who is telling her the truth.
Stronger and more wise than she was in book one our MC still has a lot to learn just how much the labyrinth can change a person and still makes some pretty frustrating decisions. Still a huge improvement to who she was in book one, that being said. I still have absolutely no answers to anything from book one and only more questions due to book two and my heart really can’t handle cliffhanger endings the likes of which this one stopped at. Seriously, I’ll be haunted by this because I have to wait for book three to find out what’s going to happen after that ending. It’s not fair.
Do I recommend this book? Yes, just not to everyone. Like my review says at the start, it’s not a book for everyone. At least not something I’d give without warning as to what to expect at least.
Thanks for giving me this chance to read.
***
This book is not for everyone, I had some reservations after reading the first one (I was taken by surprise the violence in that book) but I was also dying to know more. This book is definitely not as violent (in many different ways) as the first one but it still has its fair share of violence and death. Our nameless MC is on her own now since the death of her mentor when thrown out of Fates so violently and we find her exploring the labyrinth and also aware of more groups other than Fates. Unfortunately these two groups are at odds and Nameless finds herself in the center of the dispute with no way of knowing who is lying to her and who is telling her the truth.
Stronger and more wise than she was in book one our MC still has a lot to learn just how much the labyrinth can change a person and still makes some pretty frustrating decisions. Still a huge improvement to who she was in book one, that being said. I still have absolutely no answers to anything from book one and only more questions due to book two and my heart really can’t handle cliffhanger endings the likes of which this one stopped at. Seriously, I’ll be haunted by this because I have to wait for book three to find out what’s going to happen after that ending. It’s not fair.
Do I recommend this book? Yes, just not to everyone. Like my review says at the start, it’s not a book for everyone. At least not something I’d give without warning as to what to expect at least.
Thanks for giving me this chance to read.
troystory's review against another edition
3.0
I was really excited for this book because I loved the first one so much, and I'm glad this wasn't disappointing! It took me a while to get used to the writing style again (which actually helps with the characterization of the MC, as simple as it is), so at first I didn't like it, but the more I read, the more I found myself caught up in the story.
The MC is an interesting character, and I really loved learning more about her, and her relationship with other people. I also loved the plot twists and reveals and the conflicts. Generally, the book was evenly paced, and nothing felt too rushed or like it dragged on.
The one thing I would've changed is the MC's relationship with Elle (or Risa even). Look, she talks about dating boys and kissing boys like it's a chore, and doesn't really feel anything towards a certain boy when he kisses her, so the conclusion I came to was that she's gay. At first I thought gay for Elle, because of the way she talked about her, but I would've been fine with the MC in a relationship with any other girl. Hopefully that gets addressed in the next book!
But otherwise, I enjoyed reading this book, and I hope the sequel gets released soon!
The MC is an interesting character, and I really loved learning more about her, and her relationship with other people. I also loved the plot twists and reveals and the conflicts. Generally, the book was evenly paced, and nothing felt too rushed or like it dragged on.
The one thing I would've changed is the MC's relationship with Elle (or Risa even). Look, she talks about dating boys and kissing boys like it's a chore, and doesn't really feel anything towards a certain boy when he kisses her, so the conclusion I came to was that she's gay. At first I thought gay for Elle, because of the way she talked about her, but I would've been fine with the MC in a relationship with any other girl. Hopefully that gets addressed in the next book!
But otherwise, I enjoyed reading this book, and I hope the sequel gets released soon!
merelvh's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars*
I received this e-arc from netgalley in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
(This book will be published in April 2018)
Firstly, I would like to point out that I was not aware that this was a sequel when I started reading this book, therefor my review may not be very accurate since I have not read the first book in this series.
Now that is out of the way, I have to say that despite my confusion I ended up enjoying this book. The book started out quite slow and I was very confused. I did not know any of the characters and the world was not explained in this book. If you are like me and you have not read the first book, you will be very confused. I felt like the author did not really help the reader to get back into the book, the world and characters were not explained here at all. So, please don’t be like me and just read the previous book first.
Once I was a bit further into the story and I had figured out a bit more about the characters and the world, I did enjoy the book. I really liked the main character, in some odd way I recognize myself in her. In other reviews I read, it says that she has changed a lot since the first book, but obviously I can’t judge that.
Now for the plot, the story is inspired by Greek mythology. Especially by the story of Icarus and Daedalus, which I was not familiar with when getting into the book, but after reading a bit about this mythology I have a bit of a better understanding of the book.
the book started out slow but the further in the book I got, the more interesting it got. However, when looking on goodreads it looks like this is a duology, therefor I was expecting all my answers to be answered and resolved by the end of the book. This wasn’t the case, the ending was very open and a bit of a cliffhanger even.
All in all, I enjoyed this book. It was not perfect, and I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I had read the first book (which was my own fault really, for not checking it out on goodreads first) but I definitely recommend you reading this series. And I think I am going to have to read the first book soon, because I need my questions answered!
oops almost forgot to mention, i give this book 3,5 stars. I could not give it 4 stars, since i could not optimally enjoy this book because of my confusion. my rating my get higher after i read the first book.
I received this e-arc from netgalley in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
(This book will be published in April 2018)
Firstly, I would like to point out that I was not aware that this was a sequel when I started reading this book, therefor my review may not be very accurate since I have not read the first book in this series.
Now that is out of the way, I have to say that despite my confusion I ended up enjoying this book. The book started out quite slow and I was very confused. I did not know any of the characters and the world was not explained in this book. If you are like me and you have not read the first book, you will be very confused. I felt like the author did not really help the reader to get back into the book, the world and characters were not explained here at all. So, please don’t be like me and just read the previous book first.
Once I was a bit further into the story and I had figured out a bit more about the characters and the world, I did enjoy the book. I really liked the main character, in some odd way I recognize myself in her. In other reviews I read, it says that she has changed a lot since the first book, but obviously I can’t judge that.
Now for the plot, the story is inspired by Greek mythology. Especially by the story of Icarus and Daedalus, which I was not familiar with when getting into the book, but after reading a bit about this mythology I have a bit of a better understanding of the book.
the book started out slow but the further in the book I got, the more interesting it got. However, when looking on goodreads it looks like this is a duology, therefor I was expecting all my answers to be answered and resolved by the end of the book. This wasn’t the case, the ending was very open and a bit of a cliffhanger even.
All in all, I enjoyed this book. It was not perfect, and I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I had read the first book (which was my own fault really, for not checking it out on goodreads first) but I definitely recommend you reading this series. And I think I am going to have to read the first book soon, because I need my questions answered!
oops almost forgot to mention, i give this book 3,5 stars. I could not give it 4 stars, since i could not optimally enjoy this book because of my confusion. my rating my get higher after i read the first book.
novalunosis_pride's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Cannibalism
ksmarsden's review against another edition
3.0
The labyrinth is full of monsters and perils, not least the people inside it.
I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first book I've read by Smith, and I didn't realise that it was the second in a series. I wish I'd read Children of Icarus first, because it might have lifted the sense of vagueness, and answered some questions about the characters and setting.
From the start, you are following the main character, who communicates with glares and sharp weapons. She's clearly competent, and confident in her own skills. She has no patience for other people, and only trusts herself.
I really liked this strong female character, whose aim is her own survival. She disregards territories and hunting grounds of different clans, and lives by her own rules.
Even though the labyrinth is a dangerous place, she's made it her home, and she'd rather face the dangers she knows, than try and chase some freedom that might not exist.
I've gotta say, I was a little disappointed, when about 28 pages in, the character spoke. I thought it was interesting to have a nameless mute as MC. But, as it carried on, she was still pretty cool.
The only problem I had, was her age. I repeatedly forgot that she was sixteen. I thought she was much younger, perhaps eleven or twelve. Despite her physical and mental competency, she feels very immature.
The story is well-written, and it follows our MC as she reluctantly spends time with the various clans - the Fates, Kleos and Harmonia. All of which are populated by the children that are sent to the labyrinth (I'm guessing it's an annual festivity, or tribute. The details are sketchy).
It's very Lord of the Flies, as they all try to establish some sort of order and normality in their dangerous new world. Inevitably, the groups are somewhat splintered and people work on their own agenda.
I found it to be rather slow, in terms of any actual plot. It's a reasonably long book a 336 pages, but I felt it could be condensed easily.
Perhaps it's because I came in at the second book of the series, but I found the meandering around the labyrinth (that I didn't fully understand), to be long-winded. I didn't know where the labyrinth was, or what it looked like. Is it made of trees, concrete, magic? How tall is it? Do they see daylight? Can you climb over the walls? Why are they all there?
I was quite bored for the first half of the book and had to force myself to continue. The second half does pick up a bit, as our main character gets more heavily involved in the clans and their conflicts.
There was also a flood of characters from the different clans, with little to distinguish between them, so it was hard to feel invested in what was happening.
It's was an OK read for me, I'd recommend anyone interested in it, read Children of Icarus first.
I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first book I've read by Smith, and I didn't realise that it was the second in a series. I wish I'd read Children of Icarus first, because it might have lifted the sense of vagueness, and answered some questions about the characters and setting.
From the start, you are following the main character, who communicates with glares and sharp weapons. She's clearly competent, and confident in her own skills. She has no patience for other people, and only trusts herself.
I really liked this strong female character, whose aim is her own survival. She disregards territories and hunting grounds of different clans, and lives by her own rules.
Even though the labyrinth is a dangerous place, she's made it her home, and she'd rather face the dangers she knows, than try and chase some freedom that might not exist.
I've gotta say, I was a little disappointed, when about 28 pages in, the character spoke. I thought it was interesting to have a nameless mute as MC. But, as it carried on, she was still pretty cool.
The only problem I had, was her age. I repeatedly forgot that she was sixteen. I thought she was much younger, perhaps eleven or twelve. Despite her physical and mental competency, she feels very immature.
The story is well-written, and it follows our MC as she reluctantly spends time with the various clans - the Fates, Kleos and Harmonia. All of which are populated by the children that are sent to the labyrinth (I'm guessing it's an annual festivity, or tribute. The details are sketchy).
It's very Lord of the Flies, as they all try to establish some sort of order and normality in their dangerous new world. Inevitably, the groups are somewhat splintered and people work on their own agenda.
I found it to be rather slow, in terms of any actual plot. It's a reasonably long book a 336 pages, but I felt it could be condensed easily.
Perhaps it's because I came in at the second book of the series, but I found the meandering around the labyrinth (that I didn't fully understand), to be long-winded. I didn't know where the labyrinth was, or what it looked like. Is it made of trees, concrete, magic? How tall is it? Do they see daylight? Can you climb over the walls? Why are they all there?
I was quite bored for the first half of the book and had to force myself to continue. The second half does pick up a bit, as our main character gets more heavily involved in the clans and their conflicts.
There was also a flood of characters from the different clans, with little to distinguish between them, so it was hard to feel invested in what was happening.
It's was an OK read for me, I'd recommend anyone interested in it, read Children of Icarus first.
undertowsoul's review against another edition
4.0
I, like many of the reviews I read, did not realize that this was the second in the series until after I started reading it. While it is possible to still enjoy this book as a stand-alone, I think it would definitely be best paired with the first and probably the one after (which has not been released or announced as of this writing). It really didn't take me long to catch on to what had happened in the story and understand dynamics in this one. That being said, it's a pretty intense ride. There is action from beginning to end and I had a hard time putting it down when bedtime rolled around. In a few ways it reminded me of the first Maze Runner book, which is the one I enjoyed the most. I will definitely be checking out the first book and watching for the continuation of the series.
I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
sunsoar25's review
2.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
She's been stuck in the labyrinth for six months now and every moment has been a struggle, but her time there has made her stronger than ever. There are many more hidden horrors in the labyrinth. That means she'll have to turn to a "friend" and go against everything she knows if she wants freedom.
Children of Daedala by Caighlan Smith is the second book of the Children of Icarus series. When I was approved for this novel on NetGalley I had no idea that this was actually a sequel, but I figured it out and took the time to read book one. If I hadn't I expect I would have been very confused by many plot elements here. Unfortunately, I was not impressed to say the least with the first book in the series. Actually, Nameless, our main character, irritated the heck out of me. Luckily, I read it just shortly before I tackled this so the storyline was still fresh in my mind as there was no recap. In the end, though, I think I liked this sequel a bit more - and a good deal of that was because I wasn't actively angry at the lead. Plus, I'm already familiar with the author's style so that helped. Regardless, I still think the book could have been cut down in length by 50-100 pages in length because not all that much actually happens. We are also introduced to many new characters, and for me, most of them were nearly impossible to differentiate between since they all sounded the very much same. My biggest issue though is the fact that maybe only one question of my many, many questions actually gets answered. We also came away with a few more questions in this installment, if that's possible.
Children of Daedala by Caighlan Smith is the second book in the Children of Icarus series that drops you right into the middle of the story. Just to warn you, if you haven't picked up book one before this one you will definitely feel out of the loop - and the experience may be a bit rocky, especially your response to our mostly silent lead character. While I think I enjoyed this sequel a bit more than the first, there are still quite a few issues preventing me from enjoying the story more. I wish I could say that we got more answers. Unfortunately, I doubt that I'll be back for any future installments of this series.
Thanks anyway, NetGalley.
She's been stuck in the labyrinth for six months now and every moment has been a struggle, but her time there has made her stronger than ever. There are many more hidden horrors in the labyrinth. That means she'll have to turn to a "friend" and go against everything she knows if she wants freedom.
Children of Daedala by Caighlan Smith is the second book of the Children of Icarus series. When I was approved for this novel on NetGalley I had no idea that this was actually a sequel, but I figured it out and took the time to read book one. If I hadn't I expect I would have been very confused by many plot elements here. Unfortunately, I was not impressed to say the least with the first book in the series. Actually, Nameless, our main character, irritated the heck out of me. Luckily, I read it just shortly before I tackled this so the storyline was still fresh in my mind as there was no recap. In the end, though, I think I liked this sequel a bit more - and a good deal of that was because I wasn't actively angry at the lead. Plus, I'm already familiar with the author's style so that helped. Regardless, I still think the book could have been cut down in length by 50-100 pages in length because not all that much actually happens. We are also introduced to many new characters, and for me, most of them were nearly impossible to differentiate between since they all sounded the very much same. My biggest issue though is the fact that maybe only one question of my many, many questions actually gets answered. We also came away with a few more questions in this installment, if that's possible.
Children of Daedala by Caighlan Smith is the second book in the Children of Icarus series that drops you right into the middle of the story. Just to warn you, if you haven't picked up book one before this one you will definitely feel out of the loop - and the experience may be a bit rocky, especially your response to our mostly silent lead character. While I think I enjoyed this sequel a bit more than the first, there are still quite a few issues preventing me from enjoying the story more. I wish I could say that we got more answers. Unfortunately, I doubt that I'll be back for any future installments of this series.
Thanks anyway, NetGalley.
veereading's review
2.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
This book is an improvement from the first novel. But not by much. I still didn't love this story as much as I had hoped. NB: you will definitely not understand this book if you haven't read the first novel in the series!
The main character - who was still Nameless - wasn't as irritating in this book as she was in the last. She came into her abilities a lot more in this novel so I wasn't as mad when reading. But there were so many new characters that were involved and they all were just so flat and one-dimensional that it was hard to tell them apart. I had a tough time telling who was an ally and who was an enemy because they all sounded the same.
There was less violence in this story but it was still unnecessarily violent and graphic at times. Now, I love gore but even I had to say that there was too much of it in this series - and that's saying something! I also thought that the book was unnecessarily long. It could easily have been a good 100 pages shorter, without losing any plot. Maybe that's because not much happens in the story. I kept wondering when things would get going but it never really did. I definitely felt that this novel suffered from second-book-syndrome in that it was just filler until the next book came out.
I also felt that there just weren't enough questions answered. The first novel left me with a lot of questions and I was hoping this one would provide some answers. Instead, it presented more questions. The story also lacked a solid backstory. I wanted to know more about how things got to be the way they were but that didn't really happen, which was disappointing. I wanted more mythology and more explanations about mythology for those people who perhaps weren't as familiar with mythology. This was definitely lacking in both books in this series.
Overall, this novel, while an improvement from the first in the series, was still not what I wanted or expected. Since it has gotten better, I'm going to give it a 2/5 stars. But I don't think I'm going to be sticking to this series.
This book is an improvement from the first novel. But not by much. I still didn't love this story as much as I had hoped. NB: you will definitely not understand this book if you haven't read the first novel in the series!
The main character - who was still Nameless - wasn't as irritating in this book as she was in the last. She came into her abilities a lot more in this novel so I wasn't as mad when reading. But there were so many new characters that were involved and they all were just so flat and one-dimensional that it was hard to tell them apart. I had a tough time telling who was an ally and who was an enemy because they all sounded the same.
There was less violence in this story but it was still unnecessarily violent and graphic at times. Now, I love gore but even I had to say that there was too much of it in this series - and that's saying something! I also thought that the book was unnecessarily long. It could easily have been a good 100 pages shorter, without losing any plot. Maybe that's because not much happens in the story. I kept wondering when things would get going but it never really did. I definitely felt that this novel suffered from second-book-syndrome in that it was just filler until the next book came out.
I also felt that there just weren't enough questions answered. The first novel left me with a lot of questions and I was hoping this one would provide some answers. Instead, it presented more questions. The story also lacked a solid backstory. I wanted to know more about how things got to be the way they were but that didn't really happen, which was disappointing. I wanted more mythology and more explanations about mythology for those people who perhaps weren't as familiar with mythology. This was definitely lacking in both books in this series.
Overall, this novel, while an improvement from the first in the series, was still not what I wanted or expected. Since it has gotten better, I'm going to give it a 2/5 stars. But I don't think I'm going to be sticking to this series.
chymerra's review
5.0
I had reviewed Children of Icarus last year, loved it and couldn’t wait to read the second book. When I got accepted for it, I did a happy dance in my living room. Which got me weird looks from my SO and my youngest daughter. I was so excited because I couldn’t wait to see what was in store for “Nameless/Clara” in this book. I also couldn’t wait to see how the author incorporated more Greek mythology into the story.
The book follows Nameless/Clara as she gets caught between two warring factions. Those factions are Harmonia, an all girl group, and Kleos, an all male group. While trying to avoid both factions, she saves Ryan, a boy from the Fates. She needs help deciphering a notebook that the Executioner left her. Ryan has knowledge of the language it is written in. After traveling back to the Fates hideout, they discover something terrible happened. The only person that Nameless cared for in the labyrinth has been taken in by Harmonia. To save her friend, Nameless partners with the Ryan and a small group of Fates that are with the Kleos. Going on a rescue mission into Harmonia, she finds out that not everything is what it seems. She needs to find out the truth behind the attack on the Fates before she is killed. She also needs to find out why the war between Harmonia and Kleos is happening.
This book was a fantastic dark fantasy young adult book. The world that was built up in Children of Icarus was expanded upon in Children of Daedala. This isn’t a fantasy where unicorns and rainbows appear. No, this is a gritty fantasy where children are fighting for their lives and formed societies. I was reminded very much of Lord of the Flies while reading this book. There were so many similarities between the two of them. Only thing…..the kids in Lord of the Flies get rescued at the end. These kids were thrown in the labyrinth as a sacrifice.
Nameless grew so much from the last book. The training the Executioner gave her before she died was a huge part of that. But also, she was mentally strong too. After what she went through with the Fates, she had to be. Her distrust of Kleos and Harmonia were warranted. Gammon was taunting her and Polina treated her with disdain. She was tough too. I mean, she wore metal spikes in her braids and she took down a temple lion….by herself. She even talked more in Children of Daedala. Which is something that I was amazed by because she never talked in Children of Icarus.
The secondary characters made this story what it was. Each character had their own personality which is rare in books. I got to care about Elle, Ryan, Theo, the Mud Maiden and the other secondary characters.
There is no sex in Children of Daedala. There are a few kissing scenes. Nameless did have Ryan and Theo chasing after her. Also, Polina and Theo were observed kissing too. So no sex but lots of kissing towards the end of the book. Which, in my eyes, is acceptable for a young adult book.
The only complaint I have about the book is…..what is Nameless’s name? She has gone by Clara, Nameless and Fey Bell in both books. But her real name is never revealed. I want to know!!
The ending stunned me. I was not expecting what happened to happen. I also was not expecting who showed up to show up. I am wondering what that will mean for book 3? And for Nameless?
5 stars
My summary of Children of Daedala:
Children of Daedala is the stunning sequel to Children of Icarus. This book was a fantastic read. It had fleshed out characters and a plotline that kept me glued to the book.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Young Teen
Why: There are a few kissing scenes but nothing beyond that. I will warn that the book does have some pretty graphic battle scenes so I would vet it for anyone under that age of 14.
I would like to thank Caighlan Smith, Capstone, and NetGalley for allowing to read and review Children of Daedala
All opinions stated in this review of Children and Daedala are mine and I received no financial compensation for this review
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
The book follows Nameless/Clara as she gets caught between two warring factions. Those factions are Harmonia, an all girl group, and Kleos, an all male group. While trying to avoid both factions, she saves Ryan, a boy from the Fates. She needs help deciphering a notebook that the Executioner left her. Ryan has knowledge of the language it is written in. After traveling back to the Fates hideout, they discover something terrible happened. The only person that Nameless cared for in the labyrinth has been taken in by Harmonia. To save her friend, Nameless partners with the Ryan and a small group of Fates that are with the Kleos. Going on a rescue mission into Harmonia, she finds out that not everything is what it seems. She needs to find out the truth behind the attack on the Fates before she is killed. She also needs to find out why the war between Harmonia and Kleos is happening.
This book was a fantastic dark fantasy young adult book. The world that was built up in Children of Icarus was expanded upon in Children of Daedala. This isn’t a fantasy where unicorns and rainbows appear. No, this is a gritty fantasy where children are fighting for their lives and formed societies. I was reminded very much of Lord of the Flies while reading this book. There were so many similarities between the two of them. Only thing…..the kids in Lord of the Flies get rescued at the end. These kids were thrown in the labyrinth as a sacrifice.
Nameless grew so much from the last book. The training the Executioner gave her before she died was a huge part of that. But also, she was mentally strong too. After what she went through with the Fates, she had to be. Her distrust of Kleos and Harmonia were warranted. Gammon was taunting her and Polina treated her with disdain. She was tough too. I mean, she wore metal spikes in her braids and she took down a temple lion….by herself. She even talked more in Children of Daedala. Which is something that I was amazed by because she never talked in Children of Icarus.
The secondary characters made this story what it was. Each character had their own personality which is rare in books. I got to care about Elle, Ryan, Theo, the Mud Maiden and the other secondary characters.
There is no sex in Children of Daedala. There are a few kissing scenes. Nameless did have Ryan and Theo chasing after her. Also, Polina and Theo were observed kissing too. So no sex but lots of kissing towards the end of the book. Which, in my eyes, is acceptable for a young adult book.
The only complaint I have about the book is…..what is Nameless’s name? She has gone by Clara, Nameless and Fey Bell in both books. But her real name is never revealed. I want to know!!
The ending stunned me. I was not expecting what happened to happen. I also was not expecting who showed up to show up. I am wondering what that will mean for book 3? And for Nameless?
5 stars
My summary of Children of Daedala:
Children of Daedala is the stunning sequel to Children of Icarus. This book was a fantastic read. It had fleshed out characters and a plotline that kept me glued to the book.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Young Teen
Why: There are a few kissing scenes but nothing beyond that. I will warn that the book does have some pretty graphic battle scenes so I would vet it for anyone under that age of 14.
I would like to thank Caighlan Smith, Capstone, and NetGalley for allowing to read and review Children of Daedala
All opinions stated in this review of Children and Daedala are mine and I received no financial compensation for this review
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
raesreadingcorner's review
4.0
I had bought and read the first book 'Children of Icarus' sometime last year and loved it, so, when I heard and saw this on NetGalley I just had to request for it!
The first book was amazing and so unique and this one didn't disappoint either, bringing me back into the world of the Labyrinth with Clara/Fey Bell. I couldn't put it down!
If you haven't read Children of Icarus and you're into stories based around mythology then please do so because I'm sure you'll love it just as I did :D
The first book was amazing and so unique and this one didn't disappoint either, bringing me back into the world of the Labyrinth with Clara/Fey Bell. I couldn't put it down!
If you haven't read Children of Icarus and you're into stories based around mythology then please do so because I'm sure you'll love it just as I did :D
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