kensingtonska's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
The plot thickens. Wayne is and remains the best character.
Sanderson makes good use of the early chapters to establish important themes and concepts. His characters have definitely become a lot more two dimensional than the first series.
Sanderson makes good use of the early chapters to establish important themes and concepts. His characters have definitely become a lot more two dimensional than the first series.
Spoiler
I enjoy how Steries's character is slowly being developed. Coming out of her shell as it were. Although I'd be interested to know if it was in the original plan or if the hiatus between the first and second book influenced the direction her character development has started to take.Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Murder and Addiction
lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was so good. Everything has improved from Alloy of Law, the plot, the pacing, the Era 1 references. But although I really like the characters, I'm still not as emotionally invested in them as in Era 1. But that's the only thing that's keeping this from being a 5 star.
I love the industrialization era of a fantasy world with all its problems but also inventions. I love how the magic is adapting to that. I love the atmosphere. And I really enjoyed the mystery in this one. Trying to catch an assassin is much more interesting than trying to catch a thief.
I managed to guess the culprit, but there were so many surprises along the way and some wtf moments at the end. I'm really curious how the story will continue.
I love the industrialization era of a fantasy world with all its problems but also inventions. I love how the magic is adapting to that. I love the atmosphere. And I really enjoyed the mystery in this one. Trying to catch an assassin is much more interesting than trying to catch a thief.
I managed to guess the culprit, but there were so many surprises along the way and some wtf moments at the end. I'm really curious how the story will continue.
Graphic: Blood, Alcohol, Grief, Gun violence, Violence, Classism, Death, Murder, and Suicide
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
iono's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Gore, Blood, Body horror, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexism, Torture, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Death of parent
walkie_check's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and Body horror
Moderate: Blood, Death, Violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Sexism, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Slavery, Blood, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
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