A review by jenbsbooks
The Crown of Embers, by Rae Carson
4.0
I really enjoyed book 1, and felt this was a solid follow-up, and I'm looking forward to reading the next one. I have it on hold at the library.
As I mentioned in my review for book 1, the names ... of the people and the places, were a little more unique than many reads (although this is often true for fantasy). I think it was a little easier this go round, as I was already familiar with most of the names.
... as for the romance. In book 1, I think it's set up a little that we (the reader) wonder if something will develop between Elisa and Alejandro. Of course that ends up not happening. Back then, I did wonder if there was a future for Elisa and Hector, but then there was the whole kidnapping and Umberto. But then, Umberto died ... and Hector is around again and see? I was right! There was something there.
I love the imaginations of fantasy writers! Beyond the names, the idea of the godstone is unique. All the underlying doctrines and such add interest.
Very much enjoying this series ...
As I mentioned in my review for book 1, the names ... of the people and the places, were a little more unique than many reads (although this is often true for fantasy). I think it was a little easier this go round, as I was already familiar with most of the names.
... as for the romance. In book 1, I think it's set up a little that we (the reader) wonder if something will develop between Elisa and Alejandro. Of course that ends up not happening. Back then, I did wonder if there was a future for Elisa and Hector, but then there was the whole kidnapping and Umberto. But then, Umberto died ... and Hector is around again and see? I was right! There was something there.
I love the imaginations of fantasy writers! Beyond the names, the idea of the godstone is unique. All the underlying doctrines and such add interest.
Very much enjoying this series ...