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nightstitch96's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide attempt and Torture
musicalpopcorn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
When giant robots start appearing all over the world, it seems like humanity might come to an end. Can Rose and her team put a stop to the destruction?
This was a good sequel to Sleeping Giants. It was interesting and well written, just like the first book. I enjoyed the newly introduced characters and stories.
I will say that I’m a bit tired of the file premise and could tell the author was starting to feel constrained by it as well. I also didn’t like the voice actor for Eva in the audiobook, but that’s not the author’s fault.
This was a good sequel to Sleeping Giants. It was interesting and well written, just like the first book. I enjoyed the newly introduced characters and stories.
I will say that I’m a bit tired of the file premise and could tell the author was starting to feel constrained by it as well. I also didn’t like the voice actor for Eva in the audiobook, but that’s not the author’s fault.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide attempt
stories's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
The stakes escalated quickly indeed! Still full of twists, just on a greater magnitude.
Some of the plot turns we’re not what I wished to happen, but boy were they well executed.
Some of the plot turns we’re not what I wished to happen, but boy were they well executed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Grief
ticktock's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
kaiyakaiyo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I honestly didn’t know what to expect for a sequel but this was actually really good! I am crushed by some of the developments but I guess I get why they had to happen 😭 anyways just a fun sci fi series that I would def recommend for anyone looking for something to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death
mar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Genocide, and Torture
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Ableism and Alcohol
epellicci's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Waking Gods picks up ten years after the events of the first book, Sleeping Giants. I was intrigued but at times bored by the slow pacing of the first book in this series so I worried that while interesting, I wouldn't be gripped by Waking Gods. Thankfully, this was not the case. Told once more through interview transcripts, diary entries and mission logs, this book is even more captivating than the last. As the aliens that created Themis arrive on Earth, action and mystery unfolds, drawing Rose, Kara, Vincent, and our nameless Agent into dramatic new situations. The events of Waking Gods are so much bigger, discussing themes of morality, humanity, family, and the desperation to make a difference. My investment in the characters and their relationships only grew as the story unfolded and the tension racked up. I also loved that Neuvel left space for moments of tenderness and normality in the midst of all the action. It allowed the book to maintain a feeling of reality. I have no doubt that the finale to this series will be as adventurous and thoughtful as Waking Gods is, and hopefully, even more moving.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death
Minor: Suicide attempt and Dysphoria
fionagerman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? No
5.0
I geuninely loved this book. so many good quotes. (not to get too personal, but yes I had a mother and a father... I'd rather die young with you) I listened to the audiobooks and the cast is fantastic. Genuinely such a good way of listening to it. Almost like a radio play.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
kimbekaw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Grief and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt and Torture
madelonpaige's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Medical trauma