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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
MUCH better than the first book! Love where the story headed, although the romance is still the weakest part of this series (at times it's confusing and other times too over the top). This is a world I really like to read about, and I'm definitely diving into the next one. Loved the development of Jo's character right until the end, which is surprising considering what made me angry about the ending of the first book.
adventurous
funny
tense
After being accused of murder, then killed by the good guys, Joanne is getting ready for her funeral. Even though she is now a Djinn, David thinks it's a very bad idea. She is supposed to be focusing on Djinn-like behavior. She has a lot to learn. But, certain people have other plans for her. While I liked the story, my problem is Joanne. She is just not that likeable. I love characters like Chess from Downside, Meg from the Others, Alex Craft, Charley Davidson just to name a few. I really don't care for Joanne much. It sucks, because the story is good, and I do like Lewis, David, and Paul. Not sure if I will continue the series or not.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
I'm finding the Weather Warden series so intriguing! We learn more about the Dijin, and that having a successful transition from human to dijin is very rare. So rare, that it's only happened once. Not only that, she doesn't realize what David has done in order to keep Joanne around in some way. I liked seeing her adjust to life as a Dijin, and her struggles with leaving her human life behind.
I really love the concept of the Weather Wardens, and we see more of what they can and cannot do. I also loved seeing the Dijin and the extent of their abilities...but mostly I loved learning about how they were created. There was one part of their creation story that I found really interesting, but I think it's because I've read Outcast Season, and I'm curious as to how that will play out in this series.
The characters have developed a little, but they're mostly the same characters we see in Ill Wind. I love that her characters are pretty consistent from book to book, while still growing at a natural pace. I love that Joanne's bad-ass but loves clothes! I like that combination. As for Lewis, I don't completely get why people seem to be so threatened by him. Yeah, he's super-powerful, but he's been rescued a few times between Ill Wind and Heat Stroke. But...maybe we'll see more of why he's seen as a threat.
I really love how Caine describes the weather, and I admire the research she must have done to make sure everything's right. You get a great sense of how powerful and awe-inpsiring weather is, and you really don't think of weather in the same way. One of my (very few) complaints is the length of each chapter. There were around 3 or 4, so each chapter was super long. I get not wanting to break things up, but shorter chapters...also good.
We also meet a lot of new characters, and we haven't seen the last of Kevin, Jonathan, and Ashan. I can't wait to see what Caine has in store for them, and all of the other characters.
Final thoughts: Heat Stroke was definitely fun to read, and while I really like this series so far, I'm not completely in love with it. I love the world that Caine has created, and there are some really interesting characters. It gets 4 stars!
I really love the concept of the Weather Wardens, and we see more of what they can and cannot do. I also loved seeing the Dijin and the extent of their abilities...but mostly I loved learning about how they were created. There was one part of their creation story that I found really interesting, but I think it's because I've read Outcast Season, and I'm curious as to how that will play out in this series.
The characters have developed a little, but they're mostly the same characters we see in Ill Wind. I love that her characters are pretty consistent from book to book, while still growing at a natural pace. I love that Joanne's bad-ass but loves clothes! I like that combination. As for Lewis, I don't completely get why people seem to be so threatened by him. Yeah, he's super-powerful, but he's been rescued a few times between Ill Wind and Heat Stroke. But...maybe we'll see more of why he's seen as a threat.
I really love how Caine describes the weather, and I admire the research she must have done to make sure everything's right. You get a great sense of how powerful and awe-inpsiring weather is, and you really don't think of weather in the same way. One of my (very few) complaints is the length of each chapter. There were around 3 or 4, so each chapter was super long. I get not wanting to break things up, but shorter chapters...also good.
We also meet a lot of new characters, and we haven't seen the last of Kevin, Jonathan, and Ashan. I can't wait to see what Caine has in store for them, and all of the other characters.
Final thoughts: Heat Stroke was definitely fun to read, and while I really like this series so far, I'm not completely in love with it. I love the world that Caine has created, and there are some really interesting characters. It gets 4 stars!
This one started kind of slow for me but I ended up really enjoying it by the end. Can't wait for the next installment.
Rereading. First was paperback, second ebook. Not the kindle version as it wasn't available from the library. Adjusted rating. Tempted to drop it to 3 due to typos.
I guess in recalling this series, I pieced things together randomly. Things happened in this one that I thought happened later.
I largely forgot things from this one. Things that now I'm like WTF?!
Some of the things that happen in this book aren't resolved. I'm assuming they carry over to the next one.
Ah, fuck it, I'm dropping it to 3. Not as good as the first and some stuff I question without recalling how (or when) it's resolved.
I guess in recalling this series, I pieced things together randomly. Things happened in this one that I thought happened later.
I largely forgot things from this one. Things that now I'm like WTF?!
Some of the things that happen in this book aren't resolved. I'm assuming they carry over to the next one.
Ah, fuck it, I'm dropping it to 3. Not as good as the first and some stuff I question without recalling how (or when) it's resolved.
- Really dug into the culture of the Djinn. Learning about their ways and their rules was the highlight of the book. It was really excellent worldbuilding. I am very interested to know if mutual attraction/respect changes the way a Djinn and Warden feel/work together, since there seemed to be an obvious distinct made between David/Jo and David/anyone else.
- Slow to start and dragged a little.
- Predictable in places.
- More interested in the Jonathan and David relationship than David's with Joanne.
- Could've done without the slut-shaming of Yvette. It wasn't warranted, given that Yvette's motivations spoke for her ugly nature. Her choice of attire wasn't the offensive part of her character. Joanne was calling her a slut before she even knew her personally, which really made me lose respect for her. Joanne also had no need to feel insecure over someone like her. I wish her characterisation wasn't so bland, but more complex. Having her be "The Slut" was really annoying and incredibly predictable. She had no redeeming qualities but didn't feel like a real person, either.
- Good to see how Yvette and Bad Bob were entangled, though. Connected the first story to the second well.
- The side characters continue to be the best. Jonathan, Rahel, Patrick, Sara, even the little shit Kevin.
- Wish there was more of Lewis and Paul.
- Was glad there was little David/Joanne. Not the biggest fan of this 'ship.
- Slow to start and dragged a little.
- Predictable in places.
- More interested in the Jonathan and David relationship than David's with Joanne.
- Could've done without the slut-shaming of Yvette. It wasn't warranted, given that Yvette's motivations spoke for her ugly nature. Her choice of attire wasn't the offensive part of her character. Joanne was calling her a slut before she even knew her personally, which really made me lose respect for her. Joanne also had no need to feel insecure over someone like her. I wish her characterisation wasn't so bland, but more complex. Having her be "The Slut" was really annoying and incredibly predictable. She had no redeeming qualities but didn't feel like a real person, either.
- Good to see how Yvette and Bad Bob were entangled, though. Connected the first story to the second well.
- The side characters continue to be the best. Jonathan, Rahel, Patrick, Sara, even the little shit Kevin.
- Wish there was more of Lewis and Paul.
- Was glad there was little David/Joanne. Not the biggest fan of this 'ship.
It was going to be three stars but the last 25 pages turned it around for me...so we'll say it's 3.5 stars...
