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lurihime's review against another edition
5.0
4,5/5
Primer libro del año terminado y no podía ser de mejor manera. Segundo libro de la saga ToG de Sarah J Maas y la historia mejora por momentos.
Admito que como con el primero, hasta más allá de la mitad no me ha terminado de enganchar, pero va muy muy bien.
No sabéis lo queme alegro de haber esperado a estar todos los libros publicados para empezar a leer esta saga, porque el enganche es real XD
Primer libro del año terminado y no podía ser de mejor manera. Segundo libro de la saga ToG de Sarah J Maas y la historia mejora por momentos.
Admito que como con el primero, hasta más allá de la mitad no me ha terminado de enganchar, pero va muy muy bien.
No sabéis lo queme alegro de haber esperado a estar todos los libros publicados para empezar a leer esta saga, porque el enganche es real XD
caffeinatedlil_31's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.0
madivano's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
jarstoll's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
melarain78's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
duhh_amanda's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alenaul's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
heddas_bookgems's review against another edition
4.0
After reading Throne of Glass, this series wasn’t exactly my favorite, the characters felt underdeveloped and the world was a whirlwind of fragments. But Crown of Midnight? It definitely takes a step in the right direction. Maas seems to have found her stride here.
The pacing is more even, with action sequences that keep the adrenaline going without the lulls that weighed down Throne of Glass. Maas balances the tension much more effectively here, and though the mix of mythologies (Norse, Russian, Celtic, you name it!) still has a touch of the “kitchen sink” about it, the world feels richer and more immersive.
Now, as for the chapters focused on Chaol and Dorian, let’s just say their mopey, angst ridden monologues could use a little less screen time. Yes, they have burdens, but at times they make Hamlet look like an optimist. They do add emotional depth, but sometimes you wish they’d focus on action rather than all the existential musings.
The rebellion? Well, things get murky here. New characters are introduced, but they occasionally feel like two dimensional pawns on Maas’s chessboard. Their motivations and personalities could use more shading to make them memorable, rather than interchangeable.
That being said, Maas does touch on some bigger themes in this book, like loss and depression, which gives the story more emotional weight. It’s not just all about battles and magic anymore; there’s something deeper at play.
And then... the ending. Without spoilers, let’s just say Maas drops a bombshell of a plot twist that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor. It’s the kind of cliffhanger that makes you want to immediately dive into the next book just to see how she’s going to untangle that web.
Overall, Crown of Midnight is a noticeable improvement on its predecessor. While it still stumbles in some areas (looking at you, Chaol and Dorian), it offers more action, better pacing, and a story that finally starts to dig deeper into its emotional core.
The pacing is more even, with action sequences that keep the adrenaline going without the lulls that weighed down Throne of Glass. Maas balances the tension much more effectively here, and though the mix of mythologies (Norse, Russian, Celtic, you name it!) still has a touch of the “kitchen sink” about it, the world feels richer and more immersive.
Now, as for the chapters focused on Chaol and Dorian, let’s just say their mopey, angst ridden monologues could use a little less screen time. Yes, they have burdens, but at times they make Hamlet look like an optimist. They do add emotional depth, but sometimes you wish they’d focus on action rather than all the existential musings.
The rebellion? Well, things get murky here. New characters are introduced, but they occasionally feel like two dimensional pawns on Maas’s chessboard. Their motivations and personalities could use more shading to make them memorable, rather than interchangeable.
That being said, Maas does touch on some bigger themes in this book, like loss and depression, which gives the story more emotional weight. It’s not just all about battles and magic anymore; there’s something deeper at play.
And then... the ending. Without spoilers, let’s just say Maas drops a bombshell of a plot twist that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor. It’s the kind of cliffhanger that makes you want to immediately dive into the next book just to see how she’s going to untangle that web.
Overall, Crown of Midnight is a noticeable improvement on its predecessor. While it still stumbles in some areas (looking at you, Chaol and Dorian), it offers more action, better pacing, and a story that finally starts to dig deeper into its emotional core.
briele888's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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? Yes
4.0
katreadsskulls's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The first half of this book was pretty slow, and I struggled to keep interested but the twist at the end of both acts was great! I’m still glad I read assassins blade first, if I had to go back in time for a bunch of character building right now I’d lose it. Dorian’s plot line discovering his magic and his continued friendship with Celaena is awesome to see, I hate it when authors cut that out because the love story ended. Chaol is….. on thin ice. I adore him, but he’s on probation for now. Plus, I doubt the author will make him the endgame love interest, there’s still 5 more books to go.
Also, the kings POV in the first one made him so much more all knowing and sinister in the first book…. In this one, it just made him look egotistical and short sighted.
Anyways, not my favorite book, but I did like that she FINALLY got to actually be a badass assassin in the second half of this one. For an infamous assassin, I expected there to be more action scenes where she doesn’t get stopped after 2 hits. But now that she’s being allowed to be as incredible as she’s been hyped up to be for three entire books (no I’m not bitter at all), I’m excited for the story to pick up in Heir of Fire.
Also, the kings POV in the first one made him so much more all knowing and sinister in the first book…. In this one, it just made him look egotistical and short sighted.
Anyways, not my favorite book, but I did like that she FINALLY got to actually be a badass assassin in the second half of this one. For an infamous assassin, I expected there to be more action scenes where she doesn’t get stopped after 2 hits. But now that she’s being allowed to be as incredible as she’s been hyped up to be for three entire books (no I’m not bitter at all), I’m excited for the story to pick up in Heir of Fire.