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sherwoodreads's review against another edition
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This upper-end YA sfnal romance continues to be a standout.
While I found the central motivator for the plot to be a bit of a maguffin hunt (), the opportunity to explore various possible dimensions, speculate about physics, time, and the universe, and above all, explore all the permutations of love and aspects of relationships, was nifty enough to catapult this book far above "second book slump."
I thoroughly enjoyed the way that Gray handled her love triangle, which goes out of the way to avoid falling into the same old tired tropes. The different versions of the two guys, and the way they interact with Marguerite--and how she makes mistakes with her assumptions, then learns--kept me immersed in the story.
I love the writing, from the emotional tones to the little moments (art, music, mundane things noticed that make a place distinctive), with high marks for the whole Russiaverse sequence, such a contrast to a couple of the other dimensions.
I also enjoyed the fast-paced, vivid action sequences, the variety of the dimensions, and the further development of Marguerite's family (including her sister Josie getting a much larger, and unexpected, role) added to my enjoyment.
There are some tantalizing hints about what may come, and be warned! This book ends on the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers, making me desperate to read the next.
I'd say this book is for upper end YA as there is sexual content--and the consequences are honestly, and engagingly, explored.
This upper-end YA sfnal romance continues to be a standout.
While I found the central motivator for the plot to be a bit of a maguffin hunt (
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why the evil guy had to send her on various errands and not just destroy everything himself wasn't really convincingI thoroughly enjoyed the way that Gray handled her love triangle, which goes out of the way to avoid falling into the same old tired tropes. The different versions of the two guys, and the way they interact with Marguerite--and how she makes mistakes with her assumptions, then learns--kept me immersed in the story.
I love the writing, from the emotional tones to the little moments (art, music, mundane things noticed that make a place distinctive), with high marks for the whole Russiaverse sequence, such a contrast to a couple of the other dimensions.
I also enjoyed the fast-paced, vivid action sequences, the variety of the dimensions, and the further development of Marguerite's family (including her sister Josie getting a much larger, and unexpected, role) added to my enjoyment.
There are some tantalizing hints about what may come, and be warned! This book ends on the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers, making me desperate to read the next.
I'd say this book is for upper end YA as there is sexual content--and the consequences are honestly, and engagingly, explored.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this better than the first book, but quite often I didn't like the actions of the main character. And does every series book have to end in a cliffhanger now?
edithp_peony20's review against another edition
5.0
Creo que más como 4.5 estrellas.
Este segundo libro retoma ciertas tramas que dejó inconcluso el primer libro: Theo fue abdusido por otro Theo de otra dimensión, traicionando a todos, en este libro se explora esa parte, en la que todos los personajes, incluyendo al propio Theo, intentan sobrellevar dichos actos.
Sin embargo, Theo está enfermo, su otro yo, usó una droga que no sólo lo hizo dependiente sino que le provoco diferentes enfermedades derivadas de los efectos colaterales que lo llevan al hospital. Paul y Marguerite idean un plan para ir a buscar una cura, pero ninguno de los dos se plantean el peligro de iniciar esta aventura.
Así que cuando Paul no regresa, Marguerite y Theo deciden buscarlo, sin pensar que tras la desaparición de Paul está Wyatt, el hombre que ha dañado a la familia de Marguerite de todas las maneras más inimaginables. Él le propone trabajar para Triad y así obtener los pedazos de alma de Paul, que están regados por todo el multiverso.
Pero Marguerite no es tonta, sabe que hay algo más detrás de la decisión de Wyatt de remover los firebirds de todos los universos, así que Theo y ella trabajan juntos para intentar recuperar a Paul y también entender las decisiones del villano de Triad.
Este libro fue extrañamente lento al inicio, había muchas cosas que me parecían extrañas, sentía que la autora quería hacernos cambiar de bando (de ship) pero mientras más avancé en el libro me di cuenta que iba más allá de eso.
Me gustó ver el universo en dónde había guerra, me gustó que Paul Markov de esa dimensión se diera cuenta que Marguerite no era ella, pero creo que lo que más me impactó fue la mafia rusa, eso no me lo esperaba, sin embargo, me gustó volver a ver a la Gran Duquesa, que ahora está embarazada y como ella recuerda ciertos momentos en las que Marguerite tomaba decisiones por ella.
Y aunque eso fue entretenido, lo mejor es cuando Wyatt se desespera y la lleva al multiverso en dónde inició todo. En esa parte fueron muchos plottwist y revelaciones, pero el final es lo mejor, sigo en shock y eso que ya pasaron varias horas desde que terminé este segundo libro.
Este segundo libro retoma ciertas tramas que dejó inconcluso el primer libro: Theo fue abdusido por otro Theo de otra dimensión, traicionando a todos, en este libro se explora esa parte, en la que todos los personajes, incluyendo al propio Theo, intentan sobrellevar dichos actos.
Sin embargo, Theo está enfermo, su otro yo, usó una droga que no sólo lo hizo dependiente sino que le provoco diferentes enfermedades derivadas de los efectos colaterales que lo llevan al hospital. Paul y Marguerite idean un plan para ir a buscar una cura, pero ninguno de los dos se plantean el peligro de iniciar esta aventura.
Así que cuando Paul no regresa, Marguerite y Theo deciden buscarlo, sin pensar que tras la desaparición de Paul está Wyatt, el hombre que ha dañado a la familia de Marguerite de todas las maneras más inimaginables. Él le propone trabajar para Triad y así obtener los pedazos de alma de Paul, que están regados por todo el multiverso.
Pero Marguerite no es tonta, sabe que hay algo más detrás de la decisión de Wyatt de remover los firebirds de todos los universos, así que Theo y ella trabajan juntos para intentar recuperar a Paul y también entender las decisiones del villano de Triad.
Este libro fue extrañamente lento al inicio, había muchas cosas que me parecían extrañas, sentía que la autora quería hacernos cambiar de bando (de ship) pero mientras más avancé en el libro me di cuenta que iba más allá de eso.
Me gustó ver el universo en dónde había guerra, me gustó que Paul Markov de esa dimensión se diera cuenta que Marguerite no era ella, pero creo que lo que más me impactó fue la mafia rusa, eso no me lo esperaba, sin embargo, me gustó volver a ver a la Gran Duquesa, que ahora está embarazada y como ella recuerda ciertos momentos en las que Marguerite tomaba decisiones por ella.
Y aunque eso fue entretenido, lo mejor es cuando Wyatt se desespera y la lleva al multiverso en dónde inició todo. En esa parte fueron muchos plottwist y revelaciones, pero el final es lo mejor, sigo en shock y eso que ya pasaron varias horas desde que terminé este segundo libro.
acekam's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blong_books's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mouwuol's review against another edition
1.0
The main character is TRASH and this story has gotten so ridiculous.
Thankgod they are easy to read though, I still have one more book after this one :/
Thankgod they are easy to read though, I still have one more book after this one :/
mailenlovesreading's review against another edition
5.0
Review after rereading:
I love Paul so much!! He is amazing, so, obviously it was sad that he was barely in this book, which is understandable since the book was about Marguerite trying to get him back. However, seeing the other versions of Paul, that were also gentlemen in love with Marguerite, (for the most part!!) made up for it.
Ten thousand skies, and a million worlds, and it still wouldn’t be enough for me to share with you. Nothing less than forever will do.
Unsurprisingly, I love the love triangle and how both Theo and Paul are in love with Marguerite and are very open about it, even though Marguerite doesn’t feel the same, in Theo’s case.
All the different dimensions are so interesting, (even the Mafiaverse), and they are my favourite part about this series, I can’t wait for the ones to come.
I hate that it ends in a cliffhanger considering I don’t yet have the next book to read. And it’s so sad that after everything she went through to get Paul back he doesn’t think they should be together
I love Paul so much!! He is amazing, so, obviously it was sad that he was barely in this book, which is understandable since the book was about Marguerite trying to get him back. However, seeing the other versions of Paul, that were also gentlemen in love with Marguerite, (for the most part!!) made up for it.
Ten thousand skies, and a million worlds, and it still wouldn’t be enough for me to share with you. Nothing less than forever will do.
Unsurprisingly, I love the love triangle and how both Theo and Paul are in love with Marguerite and are very open about it, even though Marguerite doesn’t feel the same, in Theo’s case.
All the different dimensions are so interesting, (even the Mafiaverse), and they are my favourite part about this series, I can’t wait for the ones to come.
I hate that it ends in a cliffhanger considering I don’t yet have the next book to read. And it’s so sad that after everything she went through to get Paul back he doesn’t think they should be together
kerrycat's review against another edition
4.0
Better than the first - and WHAT IS UP WITH THAT ENDING?
Started this on audio, but like the first Firebird title, it was awful. Way over the top dramatic, which took away from the story. Finished in print, and will definitely read the next without going near the audio.
Did I mention the ending? Still a little freaked out.
#teamtheo
Started this on audio, but like the first Firebird title, it was awful. Way over the top dramatic, which took away from the story. Finished in print, and will definitely read the next without going near the audio.
Did I mention the ending? Still a little freaked out.
#teamtheo