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sarag1701's review against another edition
4.0
This one I loved even more than Steal the Sky. I felt as if I knew the characters even more and understood the world a little better. O'Keefe gets better and better with each book and I am LOVING this series.
spriggana's review against another edition
3.0
More like two and half stars – mostly because I strongly dislike plots hanging on people not telling each other important things. And do not get me started on Pelakkia’s apparently non-existing plan for the …
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armory robberyspacebornfew's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-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
pussreboots's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.0
gotoboston's review against another edition
4.0
Again, re-reading. Definitely still enjoy the series. I think the world building gets a little more fleshed out here and the plot is more solid than the first one. Still, I would say that the series doesn't quite make it on my favorites list. It's good, and I definitely like the author, but I'm not sure I'd re-read this series again.
majaingrid's review against another edition
4.0
3,5 stars.
Would have given this book 4 stars but when I began reading it I was in a distracted state of mind (also very very tired) so I had problems getting in to it.... took half the book until my brain decided to finally wake up and get into the story, and I'm really happy it did because I really enjoy this series!
Would have given this book 4 stars but when I began reading it I was in a distracted state of mind (also very very tired) so I had problems getting in to it.... took half the book until my brain decided to finally wake up and get into the story, and I'm really happy it did because I really enjoy this series!
jjcrafts's review against another edition
5.0
I read the first book in this series a few months ago and I absolutely loved it (I mean seriously one of the best books I’ve read this year) so when I received the sequel in exchange for a review on netgalley I was mega excited. I was also slightly apprehensive to read it as I really wanted it to be good. Well, I am so glad to say that this book lived up to my pretty high expectations perfectly. I loved it.
Detan is back and just as cocky as ever but we get to go deeper into each of the characters this time. We also get to see more of the fantastic world that was built in the first book. It’s got everything I love in a book: amazing characters, airships, adventure, cons, magic. You should definitely check this out (read the first book first!) if you love anything with cocky con-men a la The Gentlemen Bastards or Six of Crows.
Detan is back and just as cocky as ever but we get to go deeper into each of the characters this time. We also get to see more of the fantastic world that was built in the first book. It’s got everything I love in a book: amazing characters, airships, adventure, cons, magic. You should definitely check this out (read the first book first!) if you love anything with cocky con-men a la The Gentlemen Bastards or Six of Crows.
b00kl0ver0's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ailsaod's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh wow this was good! I am currently kicking myself for not having the 3rd book on hand!
This book cuts between Detan and Ripka's POVs equally, although I would still say Detan is probably still the main character (maybe?). The world continues to expand well and focuses on a coastal part of the Scorched.
I really felt for Detan (most of the time) in this book which is quite something seeing as I couldn't stand him at the beginning of the first book. Tibs gets a lot more development than he got in the first book and we see more of their friendship which was very nice.
Ripka's part of the book is more focused on figuring out conspiracies and not dying but is still interesting.
The dual perspective format was good but infuriating. There were numerous cliffhanger chapter endings and then the next chapter would be in the other POV. This made me read the book mostly in two sittings. Also can I just say that the emotional moments in this hit pretty hard - a couple of scenes in particular had no right to be like that!
I've no idea how book 3 is going to go from here but I look forward to finding out!
rkstumblingbear's review
5.0
I received this book through a Goodreads Giveaway. It took me awhile to read this one, because I when I received it I realized it was the second in a series and to do things properly you need to start at the beginning.
Megan O'Keefe has doubled down on her first book. This book is also a roller coaster ride of consequences to what seemed like easy decisions at the beginning. (Easy being a relative term since one of the decisions was send two people to a prison to find another prisoner.). O'Keefe is famous for not giving you a moment to breathe which is matched by how the characters feel in their adventures. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
O'Keefe is also excellent at giving us characters who are their own people. Each person has their own desires and agendas. Even when they work together for common causes, the play of agendas is all the tension we need. Excellent characters and excellent worldbuilding.
Megan O'Keefe has doubled down on her first book. This book is also a roller coaster ride of consequences to what seemed like easy decisions at the beginning. (Easy being a relative term since one of the decisions was send two people to a prison to find another prisoner.). O'Keefe is famous for not giving you a moment to breathe which is matched by how the characters feel in their adventures. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
O'Keefe is also excellent at giving us characters who are their own people. Each person has their own desires and agendas. Even when they work together for common causes, the play of agendas is all the tension we need. Excellent characters and excellent worldbuilding.