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taratearex's review
4.0
Liked this 2nd book a lot, definitely more then the first, which I think is kind of typical of a series since the first one has to set the world up so much. But the overly quirky writing that kinda bothered me in the first book seems to be more tempered in the 2nd (or I just got more used to it). I am really enjoying the worldbuilding and the story overall, the political commentary embedded within the story is interesting, the characters are great and they feel like real people, the pacing in this book is just non-stop and I really enjoyed that, you really just can't put it down. I'm definitely excited to read the next book in the series and bummed I have to wait to do that :)
Slight spoiler for anyone sensitive to reading books with animals: the 1st book had a lot of animals in it, the 2nd only has the one dog and thankfully she establishes that the "zombie" people do not go after dogs, I'm not sure I could have read the book is I was worried about the dog the entire time. The dog gets mildly hurt, but survives.
Slight spoiler for anyone sensitive to reading books with animals: the 1st book had a lot of animals in it, the 2nd only has the one dog and thankfully she establishes that the "zombie" people do not go after dogs, I'm not sure I could have read the book is I was worried about the dog the entire time. The dog gets mildly hurt, but survives.
ristretto's review
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
thebrokedown's review
4.0
Starting off slowly where Panther in the Hive ended, this second of three novels in the Tasha Trilogy gathers steam until it's like being in a car barreling down a mountain with no brakes. One of the more exciting rides I've been on in a long while.
Love the feminism of this series, adore the characters, enjoy the world-building of this near-future dystopia. Like the first of the series, there is a bit more coincidence driving the plot than is ideal, but this lady can write a book you can't put down. The action and fight scenes are especially well-done, and now I'm so revved up by the climax of this one, I'd gladly dive right into the final book though it's midnight now. Greatly looking forward to the final chapter.
Love the feminism of this series, adore the characters, enjoy the world-building of this near-future dystopia. Like the first of the series, there is a bit more coincidence driving the plot than is ideal, but this lady can write a book you can't put down. The action and fight scenes are especially well-done, and now I'm so revved up by the climax of this one, I'd gladly dive right into the final book though it's midnight now. Greatly looking forward to the final chapter.
tallblackguy's review
5.0
So happy for this. The first one, set in Chicago, really imagined the city well, and in this one, headed to California, is a lot more action packed. We flesh out the characters more, and while I enjoyed the first more, this is necessary in setting more of the relationships and motivations behind the characters we just met in the first, as well as the ones the book kind of centers around. Definitely enjoying this series.
theherocomplex's review
5.0
It's always a delight to come across unexpectedly wonderful books, and this series is DEFINITELY a great example of that. I had no idea what to expect when I read the first book, but the summary grabbed me (and that title!), and then I read the whole thing in less than 24 hour.
And then I breathed a sigh of relief that this book was already out!
(Please don't ask me how I'm going to handle the weight till the third book gets published; I am so ready to push that pre-order button.)
This book gives us everything great about this first book -- badass fight scenes, great characters, a terrifying conspiracy -- and turns it up to eleven. Again, I was sneak-reading at my desk!
I realize this is an odd thing to say, but I'm weirdly pleased that the characters are actually getting a bit beaten up -- not that I want them to be injured, but it adds a layer of risk and realism to the story. Every action the characters take has to be weighed for its possible benefits.
Some of the coincidences seem like they strain credulity, but the major reveal at the end of the book was set up at the beginning of book one, and I get the feeling Cole is playing a long game that will blow our heads wide open in the conclusion of the trilogy.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to sit patiently and mentally cheer on Cole while she works on book three (and also check out the rest of her work, too!).
And then I breathed a sigh of relief that this book was already out!
(Please don't ask me how I'm going to handle the weight till the third book gets published; I am so ready to push that pre-order button.)
This book gives us everything great about this first book -- badass fight scenes, great characters, a terrifying conspiracy -- and turns it up to eleven. Again, I was sneak-reading at my desk!
I realize this is an odd thing to say, but I'm weirdly pleased that the characters are actually getting a bit beaten up -- not that I want them to be injured, but it adds a layer of risk and realism to the story. Every action the characters take has to be weighed for its possible benefits.
Some of the coincidences seem like they strain credulity, but the major reveal at the end of the book was set up at the beginning of book one, and I get the feeling Cole is playing a long game that will blow our heads wide open in the conclusion of the trilogy.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to sit patiently and mentally cheer on Cole while she works on book three (and also check out the rest of her work, too!).
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