jenn_the_unicorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Ray Grey is back! This time mysterious missing cloud creatures, strange eyes, and more!
The newest book from Laura Ellen Anderson, and it took me a bit to read (got the book end of March and it took me till the mid of June before I started reading) but here we are! As soon as I started I couldn’t stop. It was just that well-written.
In this book we see Ray trying to learn more Rainbow Magic, figure out how things work, and also find some peace and quiet. Well, girl, you are not going to find that the next weeks. Because things are quickly going weird. First during a ceremony where babies get their cloud creatures, the cloud creatures disappear. Next things are going wonky. There are glowing eyes everywhere. And there is a lot more that is happening. Really, there was so much things going on and I just HAD to know what was up. I loved how things got more more hectic as the story went on. I do think it was quite strange that this world relies so much on their cloud creatures. I get that is where they get their magic.. but it also makes for an easy thing to target if you want to destroy the world. A bit too easy if I think about it. I was curious if it was Tornadia and what would be next. Would Ray be able to defeat Tornadia? What will the consequences be?
I love that Ray had such wonderful friends and that they never gave up on her, kept on believing her. They were wonderful. Though Droplett should learn not to splash everyone, I just felt for their other friend and his constant soggy (almost want to put a GIF from Mary Berry here) sandwich. I did love that competition she was captain of though, that seems like such a cool thing to do and I wish I had weather magic!
I was just so pissed at everyone everywhere and how they treated Ray. Like she was a bad person. Yes, she has rainbow magic, but instead of being accepting that she has a lot to learn you clearly expect her to do it all perfectly in one go + you keep distrusting her (which is also not helping someone). I just wanted to yeet some snowballs to these people. To make them cool down and think. This is a child. She is trying. She saved your asses last time as well. Be kind. Be nice. Support her in every way you can.
The newest book from Laura Ellen Anderson, and it took me a bit to read (got the book end of March and it took me till the mid of June before I started reading) but here we are! As soon as I started I couldn’t stop. It was just that well-written.
In this book we see Ray trying to learn more Rainbow Magic, figure out how things work, and also find some peace and quiet. Well, girl, you are not going to find that the next weeks. Because things are quickly going weird. First during a ceremony where babies get their cloud creatures, the cloud creatures disappear. Next things are going wonky. There are glowing eyes everywhere. And there is a lot more that is happening. Really, there was so much things going on and I just HAD to know what was up. I loved how things got more more hectic as the story went on. I do think it was quite strange that this world relies so much on their cloud creatures. I get that is where they get their magic.. but it also makes for an easy thing to target if you want to destroy the world. A bit too easy if I think about it. I was curious if it was Tornadia and what would be next. Would Ray be able to defeat Tornadia? What will the consequences be?
I love that Ray had such wonderful friends and that they never gave up on her, kept on believing her. They were wonderful. Though Droplett should learn not to splash everyone, I just felt for their other friend and his constant soggy (almost want to put a GIF from Mary Berry here) sandwich. I did love that competition she was captain of though, that seems like such a cool thing to do and I wish I had weather magic!
I was just so pissed at everyone everywhere and how they treated Ray. Like she was a bad person. Yes, she has rainbow magic, but instead of being accepting that she has a lot to learn you clearly expect her to do it all perfectly in one go + you keep distrusting her (which is also not helping someone). I just wanted to yeet some snowballs to these people. To make them cool down and think. This is a child. She is trying. She saved your asses last time as well. Be kind. Be nice. Support her in every way you can.
lessa_riel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
criticalmiss's review against another edition
5.0
Another exciting adventure for Ray and her friends , looking to save the weather magic as they know it in the Weatherlands. The illustrations are gorgeous as ever , Laura Ellen Anderson is a wonderful artist. As fun and funny as this book was, the ending hit me right in the gut. I have been reading these books aloud with my 10 year old and I could barely keep it together. Some real beautiful moments at the end to help talk to kids about death.
bossmoo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
lanikwami's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
I'm sad that her series is over but I am a very exited for her new series coming out next year.I hope it's a good one but it will probably not be able to beat Rainbow Grey Battle For The Skies which is her best so far.When I read the first book it inspired me to read more of her books so now I have read all of her books e.g:Rainbow Grey Amelia Fang Evil Emporer Penguin I own 2/3 of the books.
nina_bloodsworn's review against another edition
5.0
The 2nd book in the Rainbow Grey series was delightfull, full of heart with so much magic! loved every page of this fantastic sequel.
Laura Ellen Anderson simply knows how to capture the rainbow.
Laura Ellen Anderson simply knows how to capture the rainbow.
paulina_books's review against another edition
4.0
If I had read this series when I was a kid I would have been completely obsessed! I totally love Rainbow Grey and I highly enjoyed Eye of the Storm
spiritedstardust's review against another edition
4.0
Kiddos once again loved this.
This one does include death but after shedding a tear they were ok.
Nim is still the most beloved.
The only thing that bugs me is the absurd amounts of farts in this book.
This one does include death but after shedding a tear they were ok.
Nim is still the most beloved.
The only thing that bugs me is the absurd amounts of farts in this book.
elenjones's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0