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jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
This sequel just didn't do it for me. The things I really liked about the first book just weren't there.
spunglass's review against another edition
5.0
The biggest thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury USA Children's Books for the digital ARC of 'This Wicked Fate' by Kalynn Bayron. This book has been on my to-read/wish list since reading 'This Poison Heart' last year. I got the end of the first book and immediately was disappointed I couldn't just pick up the next book and find out what happened next.
When I was little, every night before bed I would have the Greek tales read to me, and I always fell asleep imagining the world of the Gods - even now any retelling of these tales has a special place in my heart. And once again I was blown away by how great one of Kalynn Bayron's books was. The descriptions, and imagery are so enchanting. I loved having the tales of the heros, and gods woven through this book - and especially the realization they're still here guiding our path.
Without giving too much away, the ending was also a good reminder that even in tragedy (which all great heroes face) happiness can be found.
On a side note: Briseis' affinity for plants makes me so jealous... I would love to be able to have that kinship with plants in my own garden. I especially loved the occasional little bits about plant uses whether it was medicinal or ritual etc.
At the beginning of the school year, I had so many students requesting that I add 'This Poison Heart' to the classroom library since they had heard so much about it over the summer. I'm 100% certain that when the new school year starts in the Fall, I will have requests for 'This Wicked Fate' as well.
5/5
When I was little, every night before bed I would have the Greek tales read to me, and I always fell asleep imagining the world of the Gods - even now any retelling of these tales has a special place in my heart. And once again I was blown away by how great one of Kalynn Bayron's books was. The descriptions, and imagery are so enchanting. I loved having the tales of the heros, and gods woven through this book - and especially the realization they're still here guiding our path.
Without giving too much away, the ending was also a good reminder that even in tragedy (which all great heroes face) happiness can be found.
On a side note: Briseis' affinity for plants makes me so jealous... I would love to be able to have that kinship with plants in my own garden. I especially loved the occasional little bits about plant uses whether it was medicinal or ritual etc.
At the beginning of the school year, I had so many students requesting that I add 'This Poison Heart' to the classroom library since they had heard so much about it over the summer. I'm 100% certain that when the new school year starts in the Fall, I will have requests for 'This Wicked Fate' as well.
5/5
adreann's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
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ja_tha's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.5
amazingbean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
taniyabellamy's review
5.0
I actually loved this book so freaking much. Literally finished this poison heart a week ago and scoured the shelf’s for this wicked fate. Obsessed. Now, they could’ve brought my good sis back but this was such a good read! I haven’t read for fun in years. This brought back so many memories and I can’t wait to enjoy some more dope reads.
marasword's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
haileyrt's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cheffsamseyy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5