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barktea's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
3.75
jenmkin's review against another edition
4.0
Gotta love a character who seeks power for good purposes but realizes they've begun to become corrupted & manipulated by it & then has to face the consequences
readingmissfroggy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
I really like the darker tone that this second book in this series has. People are getting hurt and traumatised and yes, that is a bad thing but because this book is taking place during the war it is also good... Or, not really good but it makes the book more realistic and that is good. Do I make sense?
Another thing that I really enjoyed were the characters. I find them all really interesting, especially combined with the powers that you can find in some of them. I loved seeing how different they react to things and how far they are willing to go to protect their friends, family and country.
What I liked less was the first half of the book. There were some interesting bits but most of all it felt very repetitive. Because of that, I felt bored and I wasn't really motivated to pick the book up. Once I got passed the 50% it got more interesting but also a bit frustrating at times (though things are explained later which solve it). The ending was at first a bit slow and not that interesting and then suddenly it all went pretty quick. I wish the pace would have been better those last couple of chapters.
Because of these points I'm giving this book a 3.5 star rating. I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to picking up the next book in this series.
I really like the darker tone that this second book in this series has. People are getting hurt and traumatised and yes, that is a bad thing but because this book is taking place during the war it is also good... Or, not really good but it makes the book more realistic and that is good. Do I make sense?
Another thing that I really enjoyed were the characters. I find them all really interesting, especially combined with the powers that you can find in some of them. I loved seeing how different they react to things and how far they are willing to go to protect their friends, family and country.
What I liked less was the first half of the book. There were some interesting bits but most of all it felt very repetitive. Because of that, I felt bored and I wasn't really motivated to pick the book up. Once I got passed the 50% it got more interesting but also a bit frustrating at times (though things are explained later which solve it). The ending was at first a bit slow and not that interesting and then suddenly it all went pretty quick. I wish the pace would have been better those last couple of chapters.
Because of these points I'm giving this book a 3.5 star rating. I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to picking up the next book in this series.
tms792's review against another edition
5.0
A couple years after Isi's marriage to Prince Geric, Enna returns to the forest after being in the city of Bayern for so long. Her original return was to tend to her sick mother, but after her mother dies, Enna can't seem to leave her brother Leifer alone in the forest. Little does she know that Leifer has truly changed. He seems to know the language of fire, just like Isi knows the language of the wind. The fire seems to overtake Leifer and he goes as far as threatning to kill Isi and burning Enna's ankles. Bayern soon goes to war and all men, including the forest folk, are asked to join in the fight. Enna is also asked to go, not to fight, but to be Isi's maiden. At the first major battle, Leifer uses his fire and burns, and kills, many enemy soldiers. In this same battle the king of Bayern is killed as well as Leifer. Geric mourns the loss of his father, as does Isi, and Enna mourns the loss of her brother. Except Enna mourns in a different way. When saying her final goodbyes to Leifer she finds a piece of vellum that teaches the fire language. Curiosity gets the better of her and she begins to read the cryptic story. Soon the fire seems to take her over, and she seems to have changed, just like Liefer. Enna soon realizes that she must use her newly discovered power to help Bayern win the war. She gets a little ahead of her self and finds herself captured by the enemy. Just as she has finally given up hope that no one will come to her aid, she starts to discover she may have feelings for her capturer. In the back of her mind she knows he is the enemy, but all she wants is someone to love her. All changes when Isi helps her escape. Enna learns the truth of why her captor was being so nice, and she knows she must get to Bayern immediately if she still wants to succeed in her goal of helping them win the war. Will Enna's power get the better of her, or will she learn to control it?
Usually I am not so keen on follow up books, but I was definitely wrong with this book. This is a great companion to one of my favorite books, The Goose Girl. Enna Burning is told through the point of view of Enna, which I loved. I thought it was great that we got to hear another characters to voice in the follow up novel instead of the same character from the first book. Shannon Hale did a phenomenal job creating the character of Enna. She is a strong and funny character that is instantly likable. I felt myself pitying her at times, and laughing with her at others. As for the story line is was once again fabulous. There is adventure, war, and romance, which is enough for me! All in all this was one of the better books I've ever read, and for me it almost lives up to The Goose Girl, but hey nothing really can top that so I'd say it's pretty good.
Usually I am not so keen on follow up books, but I was definitely wrong with this book. This is a great companion to one of my favorite books, The Goose Girl. Enna Burning is told through the point of view of Enna, which I loved. I thought it was great that we got to hear another characters to voice in the follow up novel instead of the same character from the first book. Shannon Hale did a phenomenal job creating the character of Enna. She is a strong and funny character that is instantly likable. I felt myself pitying her at times, and laughing with her at others. As for the story line is was once again fabulous. There is adventure, war, and romance, which is enough for me! All in all this was one of the better books I've ever read, and for me it almost lives up to The Goose Girl, but hey nothing really can top that so I'd say it's pretty good.
peytonm's review against another edition
4.0
Another reread and I possibly liked this story more than Goose Girl?! Kind of crazy to me since I liked Isi so much but the plotting of this book was wonderful. The trouble with Leifer, the twist with Sileph, the change in Finn, and Enna in the middle, desperately trying to make sense of it all. I loved the descriptions of the magic again, this time with the all-consuming fire element. Isi's own issues with her wind magic caught me by surprise but lead up to a wonderful conclusion. I can't wait to see where this series goes next!
jo_doth_read's review against another edition
3.0
I loved reading The Goose Girl when I was younger. I always intended to continue with the series. The story is solid. I still have to wonder how these are considered kids books, though... So much war, death, trauma, sensuality, etc. At any rate, in comparison to The Goose Girl, and after waiting so long to read the second book, I think it was just a bit let down.
jenni_elyse's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a couple of chapters to get into Enna Burning, but it took me a couple of chapters to get into The Goose Girl as well. Once I got into the story, I thought it was very intriguing. I loved exploring the fire-speaking element of the story and seeing more of the wind-speaking element explored in The Goose Girl. It was interesting to see how both of the languages worked together. I also enjoyed getting to know Enna better since I only knew her through Isi in The Goose Girl. I also enjoyed seeing Isi and her relationship with Geric through another perspective.
I’m looking forward to reading River Secrets, the third book in the Books of Bayern. And, I’m looking forward to the release of the fourth book, Forest Born, in September.
I’m looking forward to reading River Secrets, the third book in the Books of Bayern. And, I’m looking forward to the release of the fourth book, Forest Born, in September.
kirstenrose22's review against another edition
4.0
This book took me right back to the world of The Goose Girl (which is a nice feat, since I read it a year ago). A fast read - and I enjoyed it.
neminaf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0