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rorikae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
'Fevered Star' by Rebecca Roanhorse is a great follow-up to 'Black Sun' though it definitely feels like the second book in a series. It delves much more into character development and leading characters towards what we can expect will happen in book three. Where in other books this might feel slow or frustrating, Roanhorse has created three characters that I am deeply invested in and seeing their growth was incredibly engaging.
After an explosive end to the first book, it was hard to imagine where we would go next. This is very much a regrouping and planning book with new alliances forged and characters going through significant change based on their experiences in the first book and the first half of book two. The characters and the world building are the two standouts for this series and I can already see that Roanhorse is leading us towards even more in the next book. Though this book did feel like a middle installment, I do think that it sets up a lot for the next book and the character growth made it feel more worthwhile than if it had just been the plot setup.
I can't wait for the next book and to spend more time with these characters. They are all deeply flawed but Roanhorse has made me come to care for them fiercely.
After an explosive end to the first book, it was hard to imagine where we would go next. This is very much a regrouping and planning book with new alliances forged and characters going through significant change based on their experiences in the first book and the first half of book two. The characters and the world building are the two standouts for this series and I can already see that Roanhorse is leading us towards even more in the next book. Though this book did feel like a middle installment, I do think that it sets up a lot for the next book and the character growth made it feel more worthwhile than if it had just been the plot setup.
I can't wait for the next book and to spend more time with these characters. They are all deeply flawed but Roanhorse has made me come to care for them fiercely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Suicide and Death of parent
ehmannky's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
So! Good! I think that it's incredibly interesting to go beyond a prophecy and see the aftermath. And so much is happening here. All the characters were so lonely and in pain and it's just a study in what trauma does to people and the ways that not having support around you hurts people further.
Naranpa's chapters were the best and everything that happened with her was so engaging. I think that the only thing I personally was annoyed with was how Xiala's entire personality just revolves around Serapio. Like, I get she's lonely but meh. Wasn't a fan of that. I did love her little journey with Iktan and I can't wait to cry over Iktan reuniting with Naranpa in book 3.
Reread: It is still really good, but I cannot emphasize how much I dislike the way Roanhorse handles Xiala's character. She's resolves around Serapio and it just makes her chapters not nearly as entertaining as they are in book 1.
Naranpa's chapters were the best and everything that happened with her was so engaging. I think that the only thing I personally was annoyed with was how Xiala's entire personality just revolves around Serapio. Like, I get she's lonely but meh. Wasn't a fan of that. I did love her little journey with Iktan and I can't wait to cry over Iktan reuniting with Naranpa in book 3.
Reread: It is still really good, but I cannot emphasize how much I dislike the way Roanhorse handles Xiala's character. She's resolves around Serapio and it just makes her chapters not nearly as entertaining as they are in book 1.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse
caseythereader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
Thanks to Saga Press for the free advance copy of this book.
- I'm never sure how to review sequels without giving too much away. Let's just say I was so happy to be back in this world, and to see the story expand and the characters grow.
- Roanhorse has created such a compelling set of characters and history with these books. Every time the viewpoint switches I'm happy to be with whoever it is.
- This being the middle book of a series, it was a bit more place setting and a bit less action than BLACK SUN, but there were still plenty of gripping scenes, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
- I'm never sure how to review sequels without giving too much away. Let's just say I was so happy to be back in this world, and to see the story expand and the characters grow.
- Roanhorse has created such a compelling set of characters and history with these books. Every time the viewpoint switches I'm happy to be with whoever it is.
- This being the middle book of a series, it was a bit more place setting and a bit less action than BLACK SUN, but there were still plenty of gripping scenes, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content