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Steel Scars by Victoria Aveyard
3.0
2.5/5
Didn't enjoy reading this novella as much as I did "Queen Song". I was never fully into Farley or the Scarlet Guard when I first was introduced to them in "Red Queen".
Will be interesting to see if some of the characters in this novella will be brought back in "Glass Sword". Time will tell.
Like the characterisation of Shade. He will soon prove to be a favourite character I think.
Didn't enjoy reading this novella as much as I did "Queen Song". I was never fully into Farley or the Scarlet Guard when I first was introduced to them in "Red Queen".
Will be interesting to see if some of the characters in this novella will be brought back in "Glass Sword". Time will tell.
Like the characterisation of Shade. He will soon prove to be a favourite character I think.
Cruel Crown by Victoria Aveyard
3.0
Personally, I preferred reading about Coriane than I did Farley.
Both short stories provide an interesting bit of history for "Red Queen".
Will see how it all plays out with "Glass Sword".
Both short stories provide an interesting bit of history for "Red Queen".
Will see how it all plays out with "Glass Sword".
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
4.0
2015 review: Every bit as awesome as the reviews and hypes made it out to be! The ending? Oh. My. God. I didn't see it coming! And just the story in general - it's an amazing concept, filled with the classic tropes of dystopia that I love so much!
2016 review: It was very interesting to read this after having read the prequels beforehand for the first time. I knew a bit more about some of the characters and therefore I've seen some of their motivations and who they are. Elara. Farley. Julian. Tiberius the Sixth. All of them.
Having read this book again well after the hype that surrounded this book last year, I can still appreciate this story. In fact, I think I liked it more this time round. I've learned to understand Aveyard's world and the story she wants to unfold. I love the dynamics and the relationships within this world. I enjoy this story immensely. I'm sure when I pick up "Glass Sword" tomorrow, I'll be saying the same.
Although within the pages of this book are some quite distinctive YA Fantasy/Dystopia-esque, that are sometimes overused, overhyped and seem to meld each series of its kind into one entity, to me, there is something about "Red Queen" that makes it stand out in its own from others of its kind. I enjoyed it much better than the "Hunger Games" series.
2016 review: It was very interesting to read this after having read the prequels beforehand for the first time. I knew a bit more about some of the characters and therefore I've seen some of their motivations and who they are. Elara. Farley. Julian. Tiberius the Sixth. All of them.
Having read this book again well after the hype that surrounded this book last year, I can still appreciate this story. In fact, I think I liked it more this time round. I've learned to understand Aveyard's world and the story she wants to unfold. I love the dynamics and the relationships within this world. I enjoy this story immensely. I'm sure when I pick up "Glass Sword" tomorrow, I'll be saying the same.
Although within the pages of this book are some quite distinctive YA Fantasy/Dystopia-esque, that are sometimes overused, overhyped and seem to meld each series of its kind into one entity, to me, there is something about "Red Queen" that makes it stand out in its own from others of its kind. I enjoyed it much better than the "Hunger Games" series.
Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard
3.0
I would've liked to read more about Coriane and Tibe; I found their relationship quite beautiful. Elara was always a bitch it seems. I can understand now why Julian was so saddened by his sister's death. Coriane's story is so sad. I loved the fact that Tibe's father, King Tiberius, had a paramour that was of the same sex: Prince Robert was definitely a character I could've read more about, as was Queen Anabel.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
4.5 stars
Through all the uni work, and adulting in general, I'm kinda sad it took me nearly a while to read this book, because it was definitely enjoyable.
I particularly enjoyed the return to the world that was established in the Grisha Trilogy, and Bardugo certainly doesn't sideline the events that happened beforehand. I love how "Six of Crows" is set what seems like only a year or two after Alina defeated Aleksander (the Darkling). It helped keep what had happened very fresh in my memory.
I loved the dynamics between the characters, especially their pairings (romantically and platonic). The relationship between the six crew members has varying degrees. First you have Nina and Matthias, which I absolutely adored and spent most of the time quoting Captain Barbossa in my head (JUST KISS!), and I especially liked Nina as a character. Then you have Kaz and Inej, and I just love the subtly in this pairing. And then lastly and most unexpectedly, Jesper and Walyn. I am absolutely thrilled at the possibility of a queer (or whatever label you choose to give it) relationship. Very much so am I looking forward to Bardugo developing and exploring that relationship.
The plot. The world of Kerch and Fjerda. The treachery. The adventure. It all just rolled smoothly into one very intricate tale, and even at times, it out manoeuvred my own thoughts as to what was going to happen. Never think that you are a step ahead of Kaz Brekker my friends. The deep rooted vengeance and comradery is such a perfect contrast to the very fibre of this tale.
Very much looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crooked Kingdom".
Through all the uni work, and adulting in general, I'm kinda sad it took me nearly a while to read this book, because it was definitely enjoyable.
I particularly enjoyed the return to the world that was established in the Grisha Trilogy, and Bardugo certainly doesn't sideline the events that happened beforehand. I love how "Six of Crows" is set what seems like only a year or two after Alina defeated Aleksander (the Darkling). It helped keep what had happened very fresh in my memory.
I loved the dynamics between the characters, especially their pairings (romantically and platonic). The relationship between the six crew members has varying degrees. First you have Nina and Matthias, which I absolutely adored and spent most of the time quoting Captain Barbossa in my head (JUST KISS!), and I especially liked Nina as a character. Then you have Kaz and Inej, and I just love the subtly in this pairing. And then lastly and most unexpectedly, Jesper and Walyn. I am absolutely thrilled at the possibility of a queer (or whatever label you choose to give it) relationship. Very much so am I looking forward to Bardugo developing and exploring that relationship.
The plot. The world of Kerch and Fjerda. The treachery. The adventure. It all just rolled smoothly into one very intricate tale, and even at times, it out manoeuvred my own thoughts as to what was going to happen. Never think that you are a step ahead of Kaz Brekker my friends. The deep rooted vengeance and comradery is such a perfect contrast to the very fibre of this tale.
Very much looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crooked Kingdom".