thriftygeek's review against another edition
4.0
One of the strengths of this book is the fact Lackey knows how to write a villain. She can get into their minds and show us the twisted thoughts these guys have. I love that we have two cultures trying to figure each other out trying to hold true to that which is them and have room to grow as they work together. It's nice to see fantasy that while it has very serious dire moments leaves room for our characters to have light humorous moments where they pick on each other. Out of all the books in this trilogy this is the one I always struggle with, the political heavy beginning makes me feel like I'm slugging my way through, until the action picks up to the later end of the book. I appreciate Lackey gives us characters who are middle aged or possibly brushing it, proving the young bucks arn't the only ones who can save the day.
auora1484's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
half_sugar's review against another edition
3.0
Loveable characters are back Thoroughly enjoyable and an easy read, I was cheering for the main characters at the end and I loved how Lackey wrote Kechara <3
I actually think it is the strongest book of the three. It also helped that it was more mystery and suspense, which is one of my favourite genres. Also really quite fun/funny in some parts.
A nice take on civilisations meeting.
It is written for teens so keep that it mind. (The bad guys are bad, the good guys are good! Can do no wrong/right).
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with kids!I actually think it is the strongest book of the three. It also helped that it was more mystery and suspense, which is one of my favourite genres. Also really quite fun/funny in some parts.
A nice take on civilisations meeting.
It is written for teens so keep that it mind. (The bad guys are bad, the good guys are good! Can do no wrong/right).
starlireads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
littlepanda's review against another edition
3.0
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m_kayk's review against another edition
4.0
This book isn't as good as the first in the series, but I love the twists that the authors added to keep the story moving...like Hadanelith's madness, and the Haighlei's resistance to change.
kesnit's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
craftingrama's review
4.0
The narrator is excellent and makes this a good book to listen to. I enjoyed it although the same as the first I got lost a couple of times but even so I enjoyed it enough to want to keep going with the series.