casthefanby's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Self harm, Torture, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
As in Black Sun, Roanhorse does a masterful job of bringing to life such a rich and complicated world in this second installment.
I always struggle a little bit with the second book in ANY fantasy series, simply because once the novelty of stepping into a new world and getting to know the characters fades, it becomes harder for me to keep track of (and therefore care about) all the complicated machinations of the plot.
But my investment in these characters kept me wanting to continue, even when all the politics and strategizing sometimes went over my head. I definitely appreciated that we got to spend more time with Iktan, because I found xir so interesting in the first book.
Where I tended to have the most trouble was understanding the characters’ wants and motivations, especially Iktan and Serapio. I wasn’t sure why they were doing what they were doing—what it was they were trying to achieve or what they were seeking (though this was eventually revealed pretty explicitly in Serapio’s case by the end)—and that took me out of the story a few times.
Other than that though, this really was great. I didn’t realize when I started that this isn’t a completed series, and I wish I’d thought to check because now I don’t want to have to wait to find out what happens next!! 😭
I always struggle a little bit with the second book in ANY fantasy series, simply because once the novelty of stepping into a new world and getting to know the characters fades, it becomes harder for me to keep track of (and therefore care about) all the complicated machinations of the plot.
But my investment in these characters kept me wanting to continue, even when all the politics and strategizing sometimes went over my head. I definitely appreciated that we got to spend more time with Iktan, because I found xir so interesting in the first book.
Where I tended to have the most trouble was understanding the characters’ wants and motivations, especially Iktan and Serapio. I wasn’t sure why they were doing what they were doing—what it was they were trying to achieve or what they were seeking (though this was eventually revealed pretty explicitly in Serapio’s case by the end)—and that took me out of the story a few times.
Other than that though, this really was great. I didn’t realize when I started that this isn’t a completed series, and I wish I’d thought to check because now I don’t want to have to wait to find out what happens next!! 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Torture
Minor: Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Vomit
radlizareads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Self harm, Gore, Blood, and Misogyny
macknificent's review
adventurous
dark
slow-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
3.75
This suffered a bit of Second Book Syndrome, but I still enjoyed it. Crow Daddy and Ocean Bae still rule my heart so I cannot wait for Book 3! Mark my words, Roanhorse, I will never forgive you if they don't have a happy ending. Together.
As for Sun Skank, she continues to be a thorn in my side. I spent the entire book exasperated by her choices and wishing for her death.
All the other characters were interesting and fully fleshed. I live Roanhorse's world building, though I would like a little more of the history explained. I think that will happen in book 3.
Anyway, definitely will be continuing the series!
As for Sun Skank, she continues to be a thorn in my side. I spent the entire book exasperated by her choices and wishing for her death.
All the other characters were interesting and fully fleshed. I live Roanhorse's world building, though I would like a little more of the history explained. I think that will happen in book 3.
Anyway, definitely will be continuing the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Self harm
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore, Grief, and Death of parent
percyu's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
An absolutely amazing book!
After struggling to pick reading back up (especially with my interests) I am so happy to have stumbled across this series. I read the first in the series last year due to pure chance (working on a remote island for 6 months and being stuck with what books were present there) and fell in love with the world and it's characters. The setting is one that you don't see often: inspired by pre-Columbian America society and mythology. The lore is quick to understand and described in a way where I never felt lost or overwhelmed. The descriptions of the cities and people and past events make the world truly feel alive!
One thing I love is that the book follows characters of multiple perspectives and sides of the conflict. Rooting for one characters success often involves the downfall of the other.
I love how Roanhorse has LGBT+ representation in a way that the characters are seamlessly present in the world. This series is the first I have ever read where characters use xe/xir pronouns!
I cannot wait for the next book!
After struggling to pick reading back up (especially with my interests) I am so happy to have stumbled across this series. I read the first in the series last year due to pure chance (working on a remote island for 6 months and being stuck with what books were present there) and fell in love with the world and it's characters. The setting is one that you don't see often: inspired by pre-Columbian America society and mythology. The lore is quick to understand and described in a way where I never felt lost or overwhelmed. The descriptions of the cities and people and past events make the world truly feel alive!
One thing I love is that the book follows characters of multiple perspectives and sides of the conflict. Rooting for one characters success often involves the downfall of the other.
I love how Roanhorse has LGBT+ representation in a way that the characters are seamlessly present in the world. This series is the first I have ever read where characters use xe/xir pronouns!
I cannot wait for the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Self harm, Violence, and Blood
nerodyne's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
I really can not put into words how much I enjoyed this book. I loved Black Sun, and this book continued exploring what I found most interesting and compelling from the first book. I was glad to see other characters like Iktan, Okoa, and Balam get more time to expand their characters, and I enjoyed the growth that Serapio and Naranpa went through to lead to the ending. Not to mention the worldbuilding continues to be vibrant and excellently done. I could not recommend this series highly enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, War, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, and Misogyny
multimindz's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked the writing style, it was so descriptive, moving and creative! The story was interesting also. Massively diverse, a great read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Self harm
alexalily's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Death, Blood, Gore, Grief, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Homophobia, Classism, and Self harm
haylzno's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
4.75
I tend to like sequels more than the first books - and Fevered Star is no exception!!
I very much appreciated the shorter chapters in this sequel (Black Sun's chapters felt soooo long)
Roanhorse does a phenomenal job of adding depth to her characters without being repetitive. I was easily engulfed in this sequel!
However I am disappointed....
that I have to wait an entire year for the third book!!!! 💔
I very much appreciated the shorter chapters in this sequel (Black Sun's chapters felt soooo long)
Roanhorse does a phenomenal job of adding depth to her characters without being repetitive. I was easily engulfed in this sequel!
However I am disappointed....
that I have to wait an entire year for the third book!!!! 💔
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, and Murder
Moderate: War
brianareads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, War, and Self harm