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cedrisc's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book but I didn't love it. I found it confusing at times and complicated. Lots of characters and a very different world to get your head around. I liked how Nona is a strong character and the action scenes. The author is great at creating tension but there were a few areas that were so stressful I wanted to stop reading. There were also a few things not resolved, so I want to read the next one.
jonezeemcgee's review against another edition
3.0
3.00
I really wanted to like this book. There was so much HYPE. Grim Dark? Yes please! Assasin nuns? Bring them! A headstrong pint sized heroin, growing into her powers? My favorite! Magic and fantasy mixed with a little sci-fi? As a fan of Jemison's Fifth Season I was excited for another helping.
The problem was, Lawrence's dive into all of these elements was...well....meh. This wasn't the grimmest of the dark, as I expected The character of Nona I have read before. The world was only slightly developed (also...can I get a map?) The magic system was interesting, the characters were solid. The twists were pretty much revealed early on with fairly large hints. Also, the mixture of sci fi, fantasy and magic worked, but not on the same level in Jemison's, even only in light comparison. I just want wowed. I like the characters and storyline enough that I am going to continue on to Grey Sister, but if this doesn't pick up, I'm putting this series down for good.
Review to come...
I really wanted to like this book. There was so much HYPE. Grim Dark? Yes please! Assasin nuns? Bring them! A headstrong pint sized heroin, growing into her powers? My favorite! Magic and fantasy mixed with a little sci-fi? As a fan of Jemison's Fifth Season I was excited for another helping.
The problem was, Lawrence's dive into all of these elements was...well....meh. This wasn't the grimmest of the dark, as I expected The character of Nona I have read before. The world was only slightly developed (also...can I get a map?) The magic system was interesting, the characters were solid. The twists were pretty much revealed early on with fairly large hints. Also, the mixture of sci fi, fantasy and magic worked, but not on the same level in Jemison's, even only in light comparison. I just want wowed. I like the characters and storyline enough that I am going to continue on to Grey Sister, but if this doesn't pick up, I'm putting this series down for good.
Review to come...
garrettcz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
everness's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
infinite_kay's review against another edition
5.0
4.5! There are a few slow spots, but overall a very strong start for this series. I absolutely adored the characters, the world, the plot. Glad to know the sequel will be out soon!
sketchydoodle's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best fantasy books I've read this year! Clever, brutal, fast paced and with wonderful characters. Mark Lawrence very pleasantly surprised me with a fantasy series with a huge % of female characters (something fairly rare in... well, most fiction) and they're so well written - I loved every minute of this, and I cannot wait for the next book.
maffa303's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely brilliant. The setting of a school or training facility in these kinds of books is anything but unique (although it happens to be one of my favourites) but this book takes that setting and creates a very unique character set, world, and story. Thoroughly enjoyed and have now started the second one.
lyraggs's review against another edition
4.0
Venia buscando un libro tipo "El Principe del Mal" y me topo con algo mas ligero y juvenil. Me termino gustando y me parecio interesante que el autor mantuviera a los personajes muy jovenes.
Este es un mundo creado con terminos, jerarquias, tipos de magia basados en reglas y escuelas estilo de asesinos, me encanto.
Siendo bastante rapido de leer aun siendo fantasia epica, por su toque de personajes juveniles dentro de un convento donde les enseñan como ser guerreros (mas asesinos) te llena de emocion y sumado a esos capitulos finales, donde la muerte estaba a la orden del dia, lo llenan de tension para atraparte.
Los personajes son una mescla de niños de 9-14 años y las hermanas letales del convento "Dulce Misericordia" pasando pruebas, problemas, conspiraciones y sus simples clases.
Ahora Nona Grey, nuestra protagonista que en la sinopsis nos la pintan como alguien que oculta algo que la hace muy especial, y en efecto ella es una CHICA CON SANGRE muy interesante pero no a lo extraordinario o monstruoso. Lo que la hizo un personaje memorable es su inteligencia, ella nunca deja de observar, de captar los detalles aun siendo una niña de 9-11 años. Sumado a su extrema lealtad a sus amigos dandole un toque mas humano y su falta de control de LA ira, convirtiendole en un personaje que mantendra su etica y manera de pensar sobre traisiones y muertes.
Repito, fue bastante suave si consideramos que fue el mismo autor del Principe Cruel.
Este es un mundo creado con terminos, jerarquias, tipos de magia basados en reglas y escuelas estilo de asesinos, me encanto.
Siendo bastante rapido de leer aun siendo fantasia epica, por su toque de personajes juveniles dentro de un convento donde les enseñan como ser guerreros (mas asesinos) te llena de emocion y sumado a esos capitulos finales, donde la muerte estaba a la orden del dia, lo llenan de tension para atraparte.
Los personajes son una mescla de niños de 9-14 años y las hermanas letales del convento "Dulce Misericordia" pasando pruebas, problemas, conspiraciones y sus simples clases.
Ahora Nona Grey, nuestra protagonista que en la sinopsis nos la pintan como alguien que oculta algo que la hace muy especial, y en efecto ella es una CHICA CON SANGRE muy interesante pero no a lo extraordinario o monstruoso. Lo que la hizo un personaje memorable es su inteligencia, ella nunca deja de observar, de captar los detalles aun siendo una niña de 9-11 años. Sumado a su extrema lealtad a sus amigos dandole un toque mas humano y su falta de control de LA ira, convirtiendole en un personaje que mantendra su etica y manera de pensar sobre traisiones y muertes.
Repito, fue bastante suave si consideramos que fue el mismo autor del Principe Cruel.