kyandesu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
fenwytch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
christal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
atomicwizard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
readerofdafuk's review against another edition
4.0
The sequel is very cool. But I don't understand why the humans in this book would tie bombs on the bats. I know they want to destroy their enemies, but can't they think of a better way to do it? That was the weirdest part of the whole book. The rest was great, having Shade defeat Goth, again, by stopping his 100 bat sacrifice and destroying the pyramid. Good book.
mousie_books's review against another edition
3.0
Shade, Marina, Chinook, Ariel, and Frieda investigate the secret of the bands, and find humans to be less altruistic than legend would have them believe.
Silverwing was boring, and I would not have continued on to Sunwing if I did not already own it. Surprisingly, I liked the book. It was fast and fun, and hard to put down. It bothered me that the plot was so close to making 'real world' sense, from the point of view of the bats, but the mystical bent annoyed me. (Yes, yes, the talking bat, rat, owl story wasn't realistic enough for me.) I have the next the series, so I'll definitely read on. However, I'm looking forward to it more now than I was before this book.
Silverwing was boring, and I would not have continued on to Sunwing if I did not already own it. Surprisingly, I liked the book. It was fast and fun, and hard to put down. It bothered me that the plot was so close to making 'real world' sense, from the point of view of the bats, but the mystical bent annoyed me. (Yes, yes, the talking bat, rat, owl story wasn't realistic enough for me.) I have the next the series, so I'll definitely read on. However, I'm looking forward to it more now than I was before this book.
bethwhite's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book so much. Everything about it warms my heart. Maybe it’s the memories of my childhood reading of this book and loving it then, or maybe it’s just that it is, on its own, just an amazing book. Probably both.
This book continues the story of Shade from Silverwing (book #1) and his journeys looking for his father and the truth of the “bands” and Nocturna’s promise. Although I guess “technically” a children’s book, and one I read as a teenager, re-reading as an adult showed me another few levels to this book and it’s interpretations, and I felt I took away more than just an excellently written and engaging story, but also life lessons and thoughts to ponder on further about issues such as how we treat others without truly knowing them and their motives, as well as environmental issues about how we treat wildlife and nature. Captivating me from an enjoyment as well as an intellectual and world conscious perspective, I absolutely loved this book, even more so dare I say than the first, and would recommend to any reader.
This book continues the story of Shade from Silverwing (book #1) and his journeys looking for his father and the truth of the “bands” and Nocturna’s promise. Although I guess “technically” a children’s book, and one I read as a teenager, re-reading as an adult showed me another few levels to this book and it’s interpretations, and I felt I took away more than just an excellently written and engaging story, but also life lessons and thoughts to ponder on further about issues such as how we treat others without truly knowing them and their motives, as well as environmental issues about how we treat wildlife and nature. Captivating me from an enjoyment as well as an intellectual and world conscious perspective, I absolutely loved this book, even more so dare I say than the first, and would recommend to any reader.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as Silverwing, but the tying in of Maya bat mythology and the vampire bat is quite clever.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as Silverwing, but the tying in of Maya bat mythology and the vampire bat is quite clever.
jpanslabyrinthofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, Oppel's continuation of the young bat's journey had me fascinated and shocked - this book was much darker than I originally thought.
Following Shade and Marina's journey in trusting the Humans to help fulfil Nocturna's Promise, while being hunted down by Goth and the ever-present threat of a war on the horizon between bat's and owls, was utterly adventurous and gripping. There are multiple plot points and storyline that interlink and accumulate to an epic conclusion. Some answers still yet to be revealed and new story lines opened, which will hopefully be resolved in the final installment.
Seeing these young bat's go through some gruelling treatment and harsh environments was thrilling and at times, worrisome. I can see why the book teeters on the edge of Children and Teen Fiction books - there is some dark imagery and scenes that unfold. However, for an older reader, this made the book more enjoyable.
Overall, Oppel has created an amazing sequel and I'm excited to finish the series and hopefully find out all the answers I need!
Following Shade and Marina's journey in trusting the Humans to help fulfil Nocturna's Promise, while being hunted down by Goth and the ever-present threat of a war on the horizon between bat's and owls, was utterly adventurous and gripping. There are multiple plot points and storyline that interlink and accumulate to an epic conclusion. Some answers still yet to be revealed and new story lines opened, which will hopefully be resolved in the final installment.
Seeing these young bat's go through some gruelling treatment and harsh environments was thrilling and at times, worrisome. I can see why the book teeters on the edge of Children and Teen Fiction books - there is some dark imagery and scenes that unfold. However, for an older reader, this made the book more enjoyable.
Overall, Oppel has created an amazing sequel and I'm excited to finish the series and hopefully find out all the answers I need!