Reviews

Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch

acertaineh's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-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

4.25

annabellereads99's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-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

amrsalehduat's review against another edition

5.0

Red Seas Under Red Skies, the second book in Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard series, is an exhilarating adventure that takes readers on a wild ride through the high seas and treacherous lands. Following the beloved rogues, Locke Lamora and Jean Tannen, the story dives into their new escapades as they attempt to pull off an impossible heist. Lynch's ability to weave a complex and engaging narrative is on full display, keeping you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns. The bond between Locke and Jean is the heart of the story, providing both emotional depth and a good dose of humor amidst their thrilling escapades.

What sets this book apart is Lynch's vivid world-building and his knack for creating memorable, multifaceted characters. The cities and seas Locke and Jean navigate are so richly described, they feel almost tangible. Lynch masterfully mixes the elements of fantasy with the thrill of a heist story, making Red Seas Under Red Skies not just a sequel, but a standout tale in its own right. 

After finishing the first book I had a feeling that this series might become on of my all-time favorites. This book is simply another step toward that reality. 

Five stars and it’s not even the question.

flobbyjoejoe1234's review

adventurous dark emotional funny

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

strawverri's review against another edition

5.0

dying laughing...alert for my LDS friends: beware the profanities..lots of fbombs but seriously! I was laughing so hard at some points that I think I peed myself. so many plot twists and I should have just finished it back when I 1st started it the 1st time in 2016 I regret not enjoying it sooner.

barf_mobile's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

lucymaj's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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

3.25

Sadly not nearly as good as the first one. The plot, which was such a strength in the first book, was pretty messy. We spend the first third of the book focused on one mission then the other two thirds focused on another and I found myself wondering when are we going to get back to mission #1, and why did we spend so much time there? It made the whole thing much less satisfying and entertaining. However, I do love pirate content so I was 't too mad. The characters were great and even better fleshed out in this one. 

astharis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

4.0

saemiligr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense

5.0

laurora's review against another edition

5.0

A great sequel to a book I thought didn't need one. So many vivid characters, tons of wit and lots of twists and turns both happy and sad.