cadence26's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
walkingtvs's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
readerturnedwriter's review against another edition
5.0
This wasn't my favorite of the series, but it was still highly enjoyable. I just love Jacky's character and I don't mind at all that there are parts of the plot that are getting repetitive as the series goes on. Just give me more Jacky and I'll be happy
quoththegirl's review against another edition
3.0
In which our heroine meets Napoleon, manages to enthrall every male she comes across, and generally act like the most annoying of Mary Sues. And yet, this book still manages to be a completely enjoyable read.
rebecita's review against another edition
4.0
I think Military!Jacky is my favorite Jacky. But so much face time with Napolean. SO. MUCH.
emfahastra's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first one in the series that didn’t blow my hair back because I’m not a huge war person - but I love Jacky. Will follow wherever she leads!
flyingsails's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, so it wasn't as good as I hoped, but it was not as much of a disappointment as In the Belly of the Bloodhound. I think I liked the overall story about as much as the first book, but something that the other books have was missing.
I think it might be the relationships Jacky makes, because really the only people she meets and you care about at all are Jean-Paul (whom I find rather pathetic, anyway) and Bordot. It was kind of cool catching up with Davy (who is much more mature now), Jared, and Tink, and I predicted that the mysterious American in Boney's army would be Randall (who is also rather more grown-up and more pleasant to read about), but there were no new relationships forged like Jacky usually does wherever she goes.
I also wish we could meet up with more old faces again, like Mairead and Liam, Amy (whom has hardly been in there in forever), Ezra, Robin, etc.
I didn't understand why Jacky even went to work as a dancer in the Corps de Ballet, it wasn't a main focus of the story, and was just random in my opinion. My favorite part was probably while Jacky was aboard the Dauntless, but--as with other parts--it seemed kind of like it had all already happened:
Here's Jacky in another stinking cell, bemoaning her fate and never going to get out alive, but meanwhile plotting her escape and charming her Marine guards and any other male within her reach.
Here's slight little Jacky shaping up a group that's in shambles and making them some of the best in the army.
Here's Jacky flirting with yet another dashing, handsome, and kind man who she's being "good" with by only kissing and groping. That part especially got to me this time; Jaimy's lying there wounded and Jacky still doesn't know if he'll survive--or if he does, regain his full mental capacity--and she's charming the life out of Jean-Paul and falling in love with him.
At least this book is finally one that ended with her in Jaimy's arms (not in a corny way) and no sign of danger on the horizon...yet. I'm hoping the next book might have them traveling together for at least a while--like if Jacky for some reason has to be disguised as a boy again, and Jaimy comes too and so has to treat her like one. Now that would be interesting. It might develop their relationship on more equal respect and friendship terms, rather than just their romance.
Did anyone notice that Joseph Jared is now aboard the H.M.S. Lorelei? The working title of Book #8 is The Wake of the Lorelei Lee. Hmmm
I think it might be the relationships Jacky makes, because really the only people she meets and you care about at all are Jean-Paul (whom I find rather pathetic, anyway) and Bordot. It was kind of cool catching up with Davy (who is much more mature now), Jared, and Tink, and I predicted that the mysterious American in Boney's army would be Randall (who is also rather more grown-up and more pleasant to read about), but there were no new relationships forged like Jacky usually does wherever she goes.
I also wish we could meet up with more old faces again, like Mairead and Liam, Amy (whom has hardly been in there in forever), Ezra, Robin, etc.
I didn't understand why Jacky even went to work as a dancer in the Corps de Ballet, it wasn't a main focus of the story, and was just random in my opinion. My favorite part was probably while Jacky was aboard the Dauntless, but--as with other parts--it seemed kind of like it had all already happened:
Here's Jacky in another stinking cell, bemoaning her fate and never going to get out alive, but meanwhile plotting her escape and charming her Marine guards and any other male within her reach.
Here's slight little Jacky shaping up a group that's in shambles and making them some of the best in the army.
Here's Jacky flirting with yet another dashing, handsome, and kind man who she's being "good" with by only kissing and groping. That part especially got to me this time; Jaimy's lying there wounded and Jacky still doesn't know if he'll survive--or if he does, regain his full mental capacity--and she's charming the life out of Jean-Paul and falling in love with him.
At least this book is finally one that ended with her in Jaimy's arms (not in a corny way) and no sign of danger on the horizon...yet. I'm hoping the next book might have them traveling together for at least a while--like if Jacky for some reason has to be disguised as a boy again, and Jaimy comes too and so has to treat her like one. Now that would be interesting. It might develop their relationship on more equal respect and friendship terms, rather than just their romance.
Did anyone notice that Joseph Jared is now aboard the H.M.S. Lorelei? The working title of Book #8 is The Wake of the Lorelei Lee. Hmmm
nightfalltwen's review against another edition
4.0
Again another great story. I'm missing the audio books, but mostly because I enjoyed the person reading them, but the story is excellent on its own too.
ghumpherys's review against another edition
4.0
Another grand adventure for Jacky Faber -- I finally tracked down the audio book for this one. I've really enjoyed listening to this fun series -- this time Jacky gets to experience a bit of France and work as a spy in Napoleon's army.
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this better than the last one. We'll see what happens in the next!