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blodeuedd's review
3.0
Hmm *reading the review of book 2* It seems I have the same issues with this one as I had with book 2. There I wanted it to be all war and camp, and yes the good parts here were war and camp. That is what he does best.
The parts with Winter were the best parts. She were leading the troops, marching, camping, dealing with issues since they now have the Girl's Own company and that brings out a lot of tensions. There are skirmishes and battles along the way. Winter is growing in her boots as she is a colonel now, and everyone still thinks she is a man! Well some know. But her parts were the good parts.
Then there is Marcus, I really do like Marcus, but the capital is so boring! And he spends all his time protecting the queen, and Raes is so boring! So yes her parts are boring too. I just do not seem to care about the capital, running around or the politics there. Even if I really like Marcus. I want him out there fighting!
It's a good book, but I still wish it was back to its roots. Here more and more drama shows up, and I wish for what it was before, military fantasy. Good times. Marching in the mud for miles, battle tactics, gods I am weird, I want that here, while in other books I'd love the capital stuff. But hey, he just did it so well in book 1.
But I will keep on reading since it's an interesting series, but book 4 looks to be less about war. Noooo!
The parts with Winter were the best parts. She were leading the troops, marching, camping, dealing with issues since they now have the Girl's Own company and that brings out a lot of tensions. There are skirmishes and battles along the way. Winter is growing in her boots as she is a colonel now, and everyone still thinks she is a man! Well some know. But her parts were the good parts.
Then there is Marcus, I really do like Marcus, but the capital is so boring! And he spends all his time protecting the queen, and Raes is so boring! So yes her parts are boring too. I just do not seem to care about the capital, running around or the politics there. Even if I really like Marcus. I want him out there fighting!
It's a good book, but I still wish it was back to its roots. Here more and more drama shows up, and I wish for what it was before, military fantasy. Good times. Marching in the mud for miles, battle tactics, gods I am weird, I want that here, while in other books I'd love the capital stuff. But hey, he just did it so well in book 1.
But I will keep on reading since it's an interesting series, but book 4 looks to be less about war. Noooo!
lundos's review against another edition
5.0
Strong and fast-paced start. Kept focus in the key and well-known players, and its a great story for anyone who likes military fantasy with a deeper plotline.
bakiavelli's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
morj's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jasonabbott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cmbohn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, War, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
lazylys's review against another edition
4.0
This series keep being sooooo good :3
"Be wary of Vhalnich. He plans deep."
I love Janus, I'm sure he's hiding something big (I'm not even sure he will end up being one of the good guys, tbh XD), but I just love him.
Whoever he ends up being, he's one with brains, and I have a soft spot for those :3
I love Winter, too: she is capable, strong minded, she cares deeply for those she loves, but she doesn't compromise.
Her story arc has always been my fave since book 1 and it keeps being so.
I hate Jane. No really, I HATE her: selfish, shortsighted, she just cares about her, her and her. Keeps talking big, but in the end she uses all others without a single remorse: she wants the power, she wants to be in control, she wants to be at center of attention, and in the end she is really a big bully.
I really like Raes. I think she is a bit naive under some points of view: but she wants to take things in her own hands and you can't help but appreciate her.
Marcus is a cutie-pie, I don't love him, but he's a very likeable. He is your knight in shining armour always ready to come to the rescue. Compared to Winter, I think he thinks less, he just wants his orders and his tidy command chain. I'm very curious about the stance he will take if Janus & Raes will ever come apart on two different sides (a thing I think it may be very plausible).
I've come to appreciate Abby very, very, very much. Hopefully she too kicked Jane out of her life forever.
And I can't wait to read next one, too :)
"Be wary of Vhalnich. He plans deep."
I love Janus, I'm sure he's hiding something big (I'm not even sure he will end up being one of the good guys, tbh XD), but I just love him.
Whoever he ends up being, he's one with brains, and I have a soft spot for those :3
I love Winter, too: she is capable, strong minded, she cares deeply for those she loves, but she doesn't compromise.
Her story arc has always been my fave since book 1 and it keeps being so.
I hate Jane. No really, I HATE her: selfish, shortsighted, she just cares about her, her and her. Keeps talking big, but in the end she uses all others without a single remorse: she wants the power, she wants to be in control, she wants to be at center of attention, and in the end she is really a big bully.
I really like Raes. I think she is a bit naive under some points of view: but she wants to take things in her own hands and you can't help but appreciate her.
Marcus is a cutie-pie, I don't love him, but he's a very likeable. He is your knight in shining armour always ready to come to the rescue. Compared to Winter, I think he thinks less, he just wants his orders and his tidy command chain. I'm very curious about the stance he will take if Janus & Raes will ever come apart on two different sides (a thing I think it may be very plausible).
I've come to appreciate Abby very, very, very much. Hopefully she too kicked Jane out of her life forever.
And I can't wait to read next one, too :)
leathor's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
chawlios's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
4.0