Reviews

The Harp and the Ravenvine by Ted Sanders

pherbs's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

smitchy's review

4.0

Really 4.5 stars. The second book in this series but the first I have read and it was easy enough to jump into as new characters are also being introduced to the world. This is a really promising series. I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes. It would be a great one for kids who have finished Harry Potter. All the protagonists are between about 9 and 14. The world is complex with a detailed background and the promise of more complexity to come.

melinda_sue124's review

5.0

I absolutely LOVEDDDDD this book, maybe even more than the first one. It gives you more action sequences than the first, and so MUCH more character development and insight. I found myself actually chuckling aloud during some of the dialogue or the actions of the characters. I LOVEEEDDDD the end of the book so much and the cliffhanger it was left on, which I see is how all the books will probably end until the last book. This book answered many questions from the first book while weaving in new characters and their Tanji, and then posed more questions. I love Horace and Chloe's friendship so much and Chloe's relationship with Horace's mom and how cool and understanding Horace's mom is. I loved April's introduction and her introduction with her Tanji and what she can do with it! I also loved and hated Isabel's character but I suppose that is par for the course when reading about her and her mistakes and behavior throughout the book and what transpired in her past. I absolutely loved that the chapters went back and forth between narratives and did it so well! This series is quickly making its way to some of my most favorite books I have ever read. I cannot wait to start the next one and then the last one although I am already feeling bittersweet about it ending and I am not that close yet. lol.

millie1985's review

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

yapha's review

4.0

This second book in The Keepers series alternates points of view between Horace & Chloe, who are still recovering from their adventures in the first book, and April, who is a brand-new Keeper of a damaged Tan'ji. As she explores her instrument and the powers it does still have, she is quietly drawing the Riven towards her. Help comes in the form of a woman named Isabel, who promises to help April find the missing piece. But is it help? As April and Isabel make their way towards the piece, Chloe, Horace, and the other Keepers are on high alert as they sense them approaching the Warren. This book is non-stop action as the Keepers fight off the Riven and grapple with questions of trust, loyalty, and family. Highly recommended for grades 5 & up. Must read The Box & The Dragonfly first.

eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss

hunnybeemarie's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

aprildiamond's review

5.0

Even better than the first one, and the first one was already great.

My favorite thing about this series is the characters. Brian, Isabel, and April are new, but they integrate really well into the story. April is quiet, but delivers deadpan lines that are s o unintentionally funny. Brian is an interesting character with an interesting power, and I can’t wait to learn more about him. I don’t trust or like Isabel, but I also feel bad for her, but I also feel worse for Chloe, and this character complexity is so damn satisfying.
And the dynamics?? Chloe and Brian have, without fail, the funniest interactions ever. The chaos that is the grouping of Horace, Chloe, April, and Brian. Family dinner with Horace, Jessica, Chloe, Isabel, and Joshua which was a nightmare and ergo, highly entertaining. Neptune, Chloe, and Horace just trying to have a conversation while their brains were basically fried. Chloe’s torment over Isabel and her intentions. April wanting to be friends with Chloe and Chloe reluctantly doing so

skittles0313's review

5.0

4/16/21: aajlksJFEIOFUNSK
i might be just dumb and have a weird sense of humor but this book has no right to be so randomly funny (note to self: page 465)
(Also I accidentally stayed up until 3:30 last night reading bc I lost track of time and I'm pretty sure that's doubly ironic because the literal protagonist of this book has perfect time and then there's me)



I broke my fast reading record with this one - 650 pages in 2 1/2 flippin' hours!
It was hard not to read so fast though - this book is about 10x better than the first one.