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A review by annad318
Morning Star by Pierce Brown
4.25
Oh Lordy, what a whirlwind of events.
I had a hard time with the first part of this book. The characters seemed disconnected, and it made me uneasy. I understand that a year is a long time for characters to grow apart, but after the literary excellence that Brown showcased in Golden Son - ya’ll that is true literature! - and the time we invested in Darrow's growth and his friendships, it was challenging for me to adjust to everyone's changes. It was like hitting a reset button.
Some beef: I found it hard to keep up with Darrow's inner turmoil throughout most of the book. One moment, he would be grieving his past and the people he had lost, and the next, he would transform into the brutal Reaper, ready to kill. It was like he couldn't decide which mood to stick with, even for a day. I understand that he was constantly being tested and his morals were being questioned, but it was hard to follow his ever-changing emotions.
Brown never ceased to amaze me with the twists and turns in this plot. Deceit, lies, tricks, and surprises were around every corner. The craziest thing is that I actually enjoyed it. Every new development was introduced so smoothly that I found myself on the edge of my seat (with excitement) as tensions rose and things started to go awry. I have to admit that none of the events in the book were predictable for me. Darrow always seemed to have a trick up his sleeve or was quick to improvise when things went wrong. I never would have guessed thatCassius would redeem himself and experience such a sharp character arc. Frankly, his actions were quite weaselly all throughout this book. When he shot Sevro and cut off Darrow's hand, I could barely look at him. Even after we figured out it was all a ploy. Unfortunately, I will need some time to love him again.
I absolutely adored the moments when Darrow expressed his love for his friends, especially Sevro and Ragnar. They shared the most touching exchanges, and seeing how Darrow finds solace and comfort in their friendship makes my heart ache. ðŸ˜ðŸ’€. I also love the fact that they have a tradition of chatting on the comm before heading to battle. They may say the silliest things, but their goofy chatter always lightens the mood and never fails to make me cackle. Besties! 💖
Overall, this was a thrilling installment in the Saga. It makes me sad to leave Book #2 even further behind, but I brace myself for the turbulent times ahead in Iron Gold's new Republic. Praying for my own well-being.
I had a hard time with the first part of this book. The characters seemed disconnected, and it made me uneasy. I understand that a year is a long time for characters to grow apart, but after the literary excellence that Brown showcased in Golden Son - ya’ll that is true literature! - and the time we invested in Darrow's growth and his friendships, it was challenging for me to adjust to everyone's changes. It was like hitting a reset button.
Some beef: I found it hard to keep up with Darrow's inner turmoil throughout most of the book. One moment, he would be grieving his past and the people he had lost, and the next, he would transform into the brutal Reaper, ready to kill. It was like he couldn't decide which mood to stick with, even for a day. I understand that he was constantly being tested and his morals were being questioned, but it was hard to follow his ever-changing emotions.
Brown never ceased to amaze me with the twists and turns in this plot. Deceit, lies, tricks, and surprises were around every corner. The craziest thing is that I actually enjoyed it. Every new development was introduced so smoothly that I found myself on the edge of my seat (with excitement) as tensions rose and things started to go awry. I have to admit that none of the events in the book were predictable for me. Darrow always seemed to have a trick up his sleeve or was quick to improvise when things went wrong. I never would have guessed that
I absolutely adored the moments when Darrow expressed his love for his friends, especially Sevro and Ragnar. They shared the most touching exchanges, and seeing how Darrow finds solace and comfort in their friendship makes my heart ache. ðŸ˜ðŸ’€. I also love the fact that they have a tradition of chatting on the comm before heading to battle. They may say the silliest things, but their goofy chatter always lightens the mood and never fails to make me cackle. Besties! 💖
Overall, this was a thrilling installment in the Saga. It makes me sad to leave Book #2 even further behind, but I brace myself for the turbulent times ahead in Iron Gold's new Republic. Praying for my own well-being.