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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Now that Nettie has transformed into Rhett, he wants nothing more than to get back to the Rangers and his friends and keep on fighting monsters with them. But the Shadow has other ideas. Knowing that he has to follow his destiny, Rhett and his friends embark on a new adventure to rid the world of evil. Will he survive this time? Hard to say, since he doesn't even know what he's up against. Another fun book! I liked the new characters introduced, and can't wait for the next one.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As good as the first. Still so understanding, open-hearted, and embracing of differences and identities without for a second preaching and instead giving you an entirely awesome, dark, fantasy Western romp.
Such a well written story full of hardship, friendship and great characters and monsters. An epic tale of sorrow and revenge. Still there are quiet beautiful moments in this book and a smile here and there. It is a tough story, full of scars and pain, yet beautiful and filled with hope.
On with the next one.
On with the next one.
Once again, I loved exploring this world, although it won't be to everyones taste. Horses, the Wild West, some monsters and love....pretty great mix. Bowen does a great job of capturing the spirit and reality of the Wild West. In this story, Nettie explores who she is, and becomes more firmly identified as a man, Rhett Hennessy. I haven't encountered this in a character before, and I found it quite interesting, it's certainly novel and fresh. Rhett grows and strengthens his character, both as a person, and as the Shadow, and some new characters and problems are introduced too. I love the interactions between Rhett and Sam, and his ponies, Ragdoll, Pudding and Blue the Mule.
Looking forward to the 3rd instalment.
Looking forward to the 3rd instalment.
2 stars. I had a rough time with this book. 80% of this book consists of wandering around with Rhett as you become increasingly aware of the fact that Rhett has wholly and gleefully embraced toxic masculinity as a personality. He is wilfully ignorant, aggressively stupid, and Bowen creates a love... rectangle? with Rhett for absolutely no reason. The one golden thread of the actual plot gets buried under a metric ton of bullshit during this time as both you and Rhett completely forget why the hell he's wandering around in the first place.
But finally, in the last 20% of this book, the actual meat of the plot is revealed. I hate that there was so little time devoted to this as it was by far the most interesting part of this book AND allows us to push Rhett's more toxic personality traits to the background. As quickly as the plot catches up to Rhett, the problem is solved and the teaser to the plot of the next book is revealed. I waded through 200 pages of crap for a morsel of good fucking food?!
I would have to say that because the priorities of this book are horribly skewed, this sequel landed as a big fat disappointment for me. I have the third book also checked out from the library, but I'm going to think real hard on whether or not I care enough to continue.
But finally, in the last 20% of this book, the actual meat of the plot is revealed. I hate that there was so little time devoted to this as it was by far the most interesting part of this book AND allows us to push Rhett's more toxic personality traits to the background. As quickly as the plot catches up to Rhett, the problem is solved and the teaser to the plot of the next book is revealed. I waded through 200 pages of crap for a morsel of good fucking food?!
I would have to say that because the priorities of this book are horribly skewed, this sequel landed as a big fat disappointment for me. I have the third book also checked out from the library, but I'm going to think real hard on whether or not I care enough to continue.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated