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wyll's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
3.0
this is leagues better than nomad. there are still a few things that frustrate me (like how mather does that thing in sequels where they recap the first book; like john connolly said, what are you doing reading books out of order?), but surprisingly, i can find more positive things to say - but we'll go ahead and get my major issue out of the way: i appreciate that massarra and the levantine council are very explicitly stated to be a peaceful group working with a myriad of people across the middle east, but there was that weird part where she seemed to defend ISIS. maybe the wording used was just off and made it seem that way, but it was just weird to me that she's framed as a good person (which she is) but then there was... that. still, it was nice that there was a clear distinction made that islam is a religion of peace ("The Laventine movement was started to begin again the discussion of what Islam means, the peaceful side. We wanted to bring our people together.") it made me SO happy to read this, but again, the 'defense' of ISIS was super weird. but that's really my only issue with the book.
_mjg_'s review against another edition
3.0
Sanctuary and Nomad really go together so this review applies to each. The plot of nomad around the celestial event was enjoyable. The Subplot of the family drama seemed REALLY out of place in book one and almost caused me to put it down. The subplot was a big part of Sanctuary, which is why I say they belong together. Overall I'd give the books~2.75. They were quick, easy reads and fairly enjoyable, but I certainly didn't love them. I will give other books by Mather a try.
mylhibug's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
anothercurleyhairbooklover's review against another edition
1.0
Can't be bothered to finish.... got about half way through and didn't have interest to finish
niebieskie2's review against another edition
4.0
This novel starts a few days after Nomad left off. The action is non stop, twists just keep coming. Not only is our group struggling to survive the elements that were unleashed by the catastrophe but they are trying to avoid getting captured and or killed. Jess is developing further as a character, and I find that I like her more and more. This book is fast paced and engrossing. You can't help but fall into the story. If you enjoy end of the world stories I suggest you pick up Nomad and finish it off with Sanctuary.
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