joyolival's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the first one. It was a solid addition to the series, but I wish that they were able to continue with at least a third book as it ends in a real cliffhanger!
I loved watching the characters develop in their roles in the group as well as their individual personalities. The twists and turns weren't remarkable, but still an enjoyable read, especially for anyone who enjoyed the first book
I loved watching the characters develop in their roles in the group as well as their individual personalities. The twists and turns weren't remarkable, but still an enjoyable read, especially for anyone who enjoyed the first book
ez_writes's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mechamaya's review
3.0
Not sure what I expected from a Halo young adult series, but so far it's pretty underwhelming. Much less character growth than the first Battle Born, and in some areas, the characters seemed to grow less mature and more childish throughout this story. The ending... No spoilers but it's a bit strange. I guess we'll see where they take it, but it worries me how it might conflict with existing canon.
I'm not sure who this book is for, because I figure young adults would get more enjoyment out of the normal Halo books than these. And younger children might be more able to relate to the characters, but they probably wouldn't be interested in Halo in the first place. The characters are supposed to be roughly 18 now, but they still act like young children, even more so than in the previous book.
I'm not sure who this book is for, because I figure young adults would get more enjoyment out of the normal Halo books than these. And younger children might be more able to relate to the characters, but they probably wouldn't be interested in Halo in the first place. The characters are supposed to be roughly 18 now, but they still act like young children, even more so than in the previous book.
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