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A review by peedsreads
Fourth Wing (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.5
The graphic audio was a fun way to re-visit this world (and it went faster and counts twice in the reading goal) but I do think it detracts from the quality of the story.
On my third "read" (and first re-read after reading Onyx Storm) I realize Violet kinda sucks. She was one of my all time favorites in this book because watching her exceed expectations, out-smart competitors, and combat her chronic illness on the daily was BAD ASS! her compassion and ability to see through prejudice was also soooo exciting.
But on this re-read I realized how close-minded she can be in a lot of ways. The assumptions she jumps to regarding her mom are understandable because we all think we know our parents better than they know themselves (and are often way off), but that's why she behaves this way with Xaden. She's so dumb and irrational and I just don't think she's hero-worthy based on her reaction to the revelations in the end of the book.
Also this was the first time I tried to really remember that Xaden is just a 21 year old boy while reading and it does translate well. It helps with his imperfections and I wish they leaned a little more into that. He carries the weight of his world on his shoulders (literally) and I want to see more of the boyish fool.
Anyway, wish there was more angst in the build up and more critical thinking on Violet. I'm now dreading my Iron Flame re-read
On my third "read" (and first re-read after reading Onyx Storm) I realize Violet kinda sucks. She was one of my all time favorites in this book because watching her exceed expectations, out-smart competitors, and combat her chronic illness on the daily was BAD ASS! her compassion and ability to see through prejudice was also soooo exciting.
But on this re-read I realized how close-minded she can be in a lot of ways. The assumptions she jumps to regarding her mom are understandable because we all think we know our parents better than they know themselves (and are often way off), but that's why she behaves this way with Xaden. She's so dumb and irrational and I just don't think she's hero-worthy based on her reaction to the revelations in the end of the book.
Also this was the first time I tried to really remember that Xaden is just a 21 year old boy while reading and it does translate well. It helps with his imperfections and I wish they leaned a little more into that. He carries the weight of his world on his shoulders (literally) and I want to see more of the boyish fool.
Anyway, wish there was more angst in the build up and more critical thinking on Violet. I'm now dreading my Iron Flame re-read