The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
sydapel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Elizabeth Lim (by her own admission according to the author's notes) really struggles with sequels. I found an already confusing magic system becoming even less well explained, and a poorly placed plot that did little to support even it's main character's arc. I do appreciate seeing the Japanese folklore interwoven into the story, as well as Lim's focus on female leaders, but it fails to come together in a satisfying way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Death
Minor: Sexual content
hibou's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
pierwsza moja pisania recenzja od dłuższego czasu :D
ostatnio oglądałem Rayę i Ostatniego Smoka, więc podążając za dalekowschodnimi klimatami postanowiłem skończyć dylogię "krew gwiazd"
i nie żałowałem tego!
naprawdę, rollercoaster emocji do ostatniej strony
potwierdza to czas przeczytania przeze mnie tej książki, tj. dwa dni
im really impressed
bardzo się cieszę, że w drugim tomie przeważały te aspekty fantastyczno/przygodowe nad romantycznymi (które były przytłaczające w pierwszej części)
niektóre cytaty żywcem z literatury pięknej
5/5
jeżeli podobał wam się pierwszy tom, to ten spodoba wam się jeszcze bardziej!
ostatnio oglądałem Rayę i Ostatniego Smoka, więc podążając za dalekowschodnimi klimatami postanowiłem skończyć dylogię "krew gwiazd"
i nie żałowałem tego!
naprawdę, rollercoaster emocji do ostatniej strony
potwierdza to czas przeczytania przeze mnie tej książki, tj. dwa dni
im really impressed
bardzo się cieszę, że w drugim tomie przeważały te aspekty fantastyczno/przygodowe nad romantycznymi (które były przytłaczające w pierwszej części)
niektóre cytaty żywcem z literatury pięknej
5/5
jeżeli podobał wam się pierwszy tom, to ten spodoba wam się jeszcze bardziej!
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Terminal illness, Sexual content, and Abandonment
jesthemess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Heat Level: Medium-Low there's kissing and I think a sex scene, but it was completely off page and barely hinted at.
I will say this: this author's writing is beautiful. The characters were a bit flat, the plot was kind of all over the place, the romance wasn't ah-mazing, and there were a lot of parts where things just wrapped up a little bit too nicely. But. The world is rich, the writing whimsical and beautiful, and I actually cried. Cried! It kept me turning the pages even though I didn't think I was that invested. Did I mention I cried?
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology. I enjoyed the focus on family and, though I wish there was a bit more meat to the romance, I was glad that it didn't overtake the emphasis on Maia's love for the people she cares about.
CAWPILE: 8.00 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 7
Atmosphere/World: 9
Writing: 9
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
I will say this: this author's writing is beautiful. The characters were a bit flat, the plot was kind of all over the place, the romance wasn't ah-mazing, and there were a lot of parts where things just wrapped up a little bit too nicely. But. The world is rich, the writing whimsical and beautiful, and I actually cried. Cried! It kept me turning the pages even though I didn't think I was that invested. Did I mention I cried?
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology. I enjoyed the focus on family and, though I wish there was a bit more meat to the romance, I was glad that it didn't overtake the emphasis on Maia's love for the people she cares about.
CAWPILE: 8.00 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 7
Atmosphere/World: 9
Writing: 9
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
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