awhxxhinte's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
leah_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I can't tell you how happy I was to sink back into the world of The Lone City. This series is something that just keeps getting better and better with each book. Following the hellish cliffhanger that The Jewel ended on, I was desperate to get stuck into The White Rose and find out exactly what was unfolding behind the scenes with the royalty and rebellion! The White Rose picks up right where The Jewel ended and we're thrown into the mania of Violet's attempt at escape. This was such a tense starting to a sequel and set the tone for the entire book.
I was so excited to discover more about the world that Violet, Ash and Raven live in and it did not disappoint. Amy Ewing has created such a three dimensional and fascinating world that it's impossible not to get sucked into it. I genuinely feared for the lives of everyone involved and found myself being constantly surprised by the events. The thing I loved the most was how much this series developed. The women;s powers are expanded and we are introduced to a whole new history of Violet and her ancestors. It's such and interesting read and I loved the connections with nature.
The way this world is woven together is magical. Plans to overthrow the royalty are expanded with so many twists and turns. I loved seeing Violet and Raven finally begin to come into themselves and to plot revenge and freedom. This sequel gives us such a great insight into these characters and I found myself horrified by who Raven had become thanks to the Countess of the Stone. Such good and evil characters created and I just can't get enough. Amy Ewing is one hell of a writer and it's safe to say that I will read anything that she writers.
I was so excited to discover more about the world that Violet, Ash and Raven live in and it did not disappoint. Amy Ewing has created such a three dimensional and fascinating world that it's impossible not to get sucked into it. I genuinely feared for the lives of everyone involved and found myself being constantly surprised by the events. The thing I loved the most was how much this series developed. The women;s powers are expanded and we are introduced to a whole new history of Violet and her ancestors. It's such and interesting read and I loved the connections with nature.
The way this world is woven together is magical. Plans to overthrow the royalty are expanded with so many twists and turns. I loved seeing Violet and Raven finally begin to come into themselves and to plot revenge and freedom. This sequel gives us such a great insight into these characters and I found myself horrified by who Raven had become thanks to the Countess of the Stone. Such good and evil characters created and I just can't get enough. Amy Ewing is one hell of a writer and it's safe to say that I will read anything that she writers.
jem44's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a bit slower and less action packed than the first in the serious but necessary to the plot and character development
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Trafficking, Classism, Pregnancy, Slavery, and Torture
clarynathanwill's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea that this world could be expanded. I was concerned about how a sequel to the first novel would turn out. This pleasantly surprised me!
The best part of this book was the expansion of the world and setting. Seeing beyond the jewel was amazing. From the Companion House to the White Rose.
The build up of the rebellion was really well done. From the Black Key group to the final plan Violet and Ash came up with. That will lead to hopefully quite the explosive ending.
I was especially worried about character progression. Ash has iffy development, but Violet and especially Raven had stellar progression.
I'm actually really excited to see how this series ends after that cliffhanger. (Assuming this is a trilogy.)
The best part of this book was the expansion of the world and setting. Seeing beyond the jewel was amazing. From the Companion House to the White Rose.
The build up of the rebellion was really well done. From the Black Key group to the final plan Violet and Ash came up with. That will lead to hopefully quite the explosive ending.
I was especially worried about character progression. Ash has iffy development, but Violet and especially Raven had stellar progression.
I'm actually really excited to see how this series ends after that cliffhanger. (Assuming this is a trilogy.)
thechaoshour's review against another edition
3.0
Just as boring as the first book. Feels like too many other dystopian books. I can't say I'll be finishing the series but you never know.
mondgesicht's review against another edition
5.0
This series gets better and better. Simply
Can't wait for the third book!
Can't wait for the third book!
leesmeenu's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 Ik vond het begin een beetje random en had geen idee waar het verhaal naar toe ging. Pas vanaf ‘The White Rose’ stukje vond ik het verhaal echt heel leuk! Ik hoop dat deel drie snel vertaald wordt.