erinarkin20's review
4.0
I really liked this prequel series and have read that this is the last book before the series jumps to Nightshade. I really would like and appreciate one more book...I felt this one ended so abruptly.
This book focuses on the aftermath of what happens after the group decides to leave the keep and Lady Eira. So much happens in this book and there is so much room for more. I loved seeing the relationship progress between Ember and Barrow. Honestly, Alistair is somewhat of a nutjob and his obsession with Ember was crazy. He actually moves from obsessing only about Ember to a "project" that will have a huge impact on the war between the Conatus guards and Lady Eira.
I won't go into everything that happens as a whole lot does truly go down. There is a lot of intrigue, magic, danger and some romantic tension.
I will definitely hop into the Nightshade series to read more but also hope that there is some back story included so that I can understand what happened between the wedding and Calla's world.
This book focuses on the aftermath of what happens after the group decides to leave the keep and Lady Eira. So much happens in this book and there is so much room for more. I loved seeing the relationship progress between Ember and Barrow. Honestly, Alistair is somewhat of a nutjob and his obsession with Ember was crazy. He actually moves from obsessing only about Ember to a "project" that will have a huge impact on the war between the Conatus guards and Lady Eira.
I won't go into everything that happens as a whole lot does truly go down. There is a lot of intrigue, magic, danger and some romantic tension.
I will definitely hop into the Nightshade series to read more but also hope that there is some back story included so that I can understand what happened between the wedding and Calla's world.
mrshilton's review
It was great, although I was a little disappointed. Because, it's like she left a huge cliff! I mean there's got to be another book because there's no way people are going to understand that if they read the prequels and then the series. I haven't read the Nightshade series yet, but I hope to soon once I figure out what's going on... Other than that I loved it!
bookishnicole's review
5.0
This book. Just wow. I'm actively not even sure what I can say about this book because it was just so action packed and amazing that words are actually failing me right now. If you know me, it is hard for words to fail me, but they seem to be doing a good job right now. Also, you probably shouldn't read this review if you haven't read the first book.
20 Minutes later...
Okay, I'm better now. I spent the last 100 pages of the book just screaming and yelling that "YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" (My Dartmouth boys will understand this, not that a single one of them is going to read this.) My dad actually came down stairs asking me what was wrong, and what all the yelling was about. ("MY BOOK DAD! I JUST CAN'T HANDLE IT!" *Dad shrugs then goes back to his room and TV.)
This book picks off probably an hour after the last book left off which was great, and bad at the same time since I didn't have Rift to go back and be like "What was happening again, and who is this random dude?" But no big deal because the idea is still the same Ember and Barrow are on the run from Bosque Mar, Eira and Alastair who have gone dark side because of Mar. I felt that it was a great kicking up point because rather than have to go through what we missed, we started right in the action.
And boy, did this book have action. Right from the beginning, there is no stopping with the new creatures that Ember and the guard have to face including the Kracken, which is pretty intense. I felt that Ember could have been a little stronger, at one point she breaks down into this whimpering mess which seemed a little out of character, but she does a good enough job of holding her own when it comes to fighting for the cause.
I love that Cremer was able to drag me back into this world and keep me engaged in what was going on even thought I had been so long removed from what happened. Although the love triangle of Barrow/Ember/Alastair did come back, I think that things remained obvious as to where Embers affections remained and who it was that she belonged with.
This book left us with plenty of un answered questions and a lead off for book three which I cannot wait to get my hands on.
20 Minutes later...
Okay, I'm better now. I spent the last 100 pages of the book just screaming and yelling that "YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" (My Dartmouth boys will understand this, not that a single one of them is going to read this.) My dad actually came down stairs asking me what was wrong, and what all the yelling was about. ("MY BOOK DAD! I JUST CAN'T HANDLE IT!" *Dad shrugs then goes back to his room and TV.)
This book picks off probably an hour after the last book left off which was great, and bad at the same time since I didn't have Rift to go back and be like "What was happening again, and who is this random dude?" But no big deal because the idea is still the same Ember and Barrow are on the run from Bosque Mar, Eira and Alastair who have gone dark side because of Mar. I felt that it was a great kicking up point because rather than have to go through what we missed, we started right in the action.
And boy, did this book have action. Right from the beginning, there is no stopping with the new creatures that Ember and the guard have to face including the Kracken, which is pretty intense. I felt that Ember could have been a little stronger, at one point she breaks down into this whimpering mess which seemed a little out of character, but she does a good enough job of holding her own when it comes to fighting for the cause.
I love that Cremer was able to drag me back into this world and keep me engaged in what was going on even thought I had been so long removed from what happened. Although the love triangle of Barrow/Ember/Alastair did come back, I think that things remained obvious as to where Embers affections remained and who it was that she belonged with.
This book left us with plenty of un answered questions and a lead off for book three which I cannot wait to get my hands on.
antidietleah's review
3.0
Tied nicely into the Nightshade series... I'm just kind of over it though.
elva08's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.25
ericadeb's review
4.0
Couldn't put it down and it explained a lot about the Nightshade books, but I seriously hope there will be a 3rd prequel. I like these much more than the original series.
jamietherebelliousreader's review
4.0
4 stars. This was a great follow up to the first book. This series has seriously surprised me in the best way possible. I was going to unhaul these books but I’m so glad that I read them first so now I’m going to keep them because these were a blast. Great writing, fantastic world building and interesting characters with a sprinkle of a romance. These books were fun and I am so glad that I gave them a chance.
miraclesantana's review against another edition
3.0
I love the original series and felt it was wrapped up pretty well. I finished the duology prequel and was kinda disappointed. I felt the characters were not that compelling. I enjoyed and was curious about the world created in this book. In the end the book left me with a lot of questions.
fareehuh's review
5.0
Oh the Embarrow feels! The ship scene? Omg, dying. I feel so bad for her sister :/ It all makes sense now though - when I think about it. Love it. LOVE. IT.
cr6zym0nkeyiz's review
2.0
Make no mistake I heart ANdrea Cremer and her NIghtshade trilogy and her Rift book, but what the hell happened?! This book was so boring and bland. Nothing Happened!!! It kills me to give this book 2 stars since I Love the previous book so much!!!!