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laurolly's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars. I started this book absolutely blind, and didn’t know enough about the Three Musketeers to realise that this was a retelling. But that didn’t hinder my enjoyment at all. I listened to this book, and really liked the narrator of the story - however, I unfortunately don’t think audiobooks work that well for me because my mind drifts too much. I really enjoyed the perspective of all four of our main characters, though I especially liked Dorotea. I could really feel the ease between the characters and thought they came together as a team really well. I thought that the start of the book was very slow, there was a lot of world building which I found to drag on too much and it disconnected me from the story. I did not see the final twist coming, and enjoyed how the plot played out - honestly I think the ending made me like the whole book a lot more.
booksandcat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Disappointing ending. Felt like the author couldn't decide whether to make this YA or adult so went somewhere in the middle.
shinycrochet's review against another edition
5.0
Intriguing and fun, it's quite different to my usual reads but I really enjoyed seeing how things developed.
chelseaviolet's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.0
This book is YA at it's most basic. It had many elements that I should have loved.
Angels that worshippers could call upon for aid, a rogue angel that caused a devastating plague that could be spread if they were called upon, a delusional bishop out to reunite with her love who happened to be said fallen angel. Then there were a band of misfit characters who were the key to the bishop fulfilling her quest, but could they stop her? This was also pretty much female led, which was nice to see in a church establishment.
However, I just couldn’t sink my teeth into this one. I found that it was lacking the depth that was sorely needed. The magic system was unique and remains it's best feature, but it did not make up for the boring plot and bland characters. Traded my copy back in to the bookshop.
Angels that worshippers could call upon for aid, a rogue angel that caused a devastating plague that could be spread if they were called upon, a delusional bishop out to reunite with her love who happened to be said fallen angel. Then there were a band of misfit characters who were the key to the bishop fulfilling her quest, but could they stop her? This was also pretty much female led, which was nice to see in a church establishment.
However, I just couldn’t sink my teeth into this one. I found that it was lacking the depth that was sorely needed. The magic system was unique and remains it's best feature, but it did not make up for the boring plot and bland characters. Traded my copy back in to the bookshop.
ksophialydia's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
ms_rey's review against another edition
4.0
Garth Nix proves once again that he writes interesting characters in interesting settings.
komali_2's review against another edition
3.0
Readable and entertaining, but very short, compact. Somewhat anticlimactic. Kinda uninteresting villain. Failure to get me invested in stakes. Smacks of a bit too much YA.
alexandramilne's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
lalexvp's review against another edition
4.0
This was truly well written and I alway enjoy Garth Nix. But I just couldn’t get super into this one. The way the story was told brought it up to 4 star level from a 3. This was the first book written by a man that I have read in years, a white man no less, yet it was like a constant slap in the face reminding me to check my privilege and my biases shaped by the white patriarchy. There is a distinct reason why I keep feeding myself femme authors, particularly authors of color, and yet Nic’s writing style drew out of me all the bullshit that I still carry around with me through this world. It was a delight and it was refreshing, but the story line itself I found lacking. I can see the setup for a sequel and I’m not sure I’m dedicated enough to pick it up.