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blodeuedd's review against another edition
4.0
This book has 3 main, and as always I had a favorite. One whose chapters I really wanted to read. I think that in book 1 it was Shale I wanted to read about, but that went and changed.
Shale, or Jasper, is a prisoner in this book as it picks up right after the fall of Breccia in book 1. He is angrier, stronger and he will not be used again. Terelle, the woman he loves has fled as her grandfather forces her to return to his country of origin. I am getting more and more intrigued by the Watergivers. Who are they really and what do they do up there in their land of plenty? Terelle's story was a about a journey, while Shale's story was about breaking free.
But then we have my fav POV, Ryka. The rainlord who finally had found love and was pregnant in book 1. In this one she turns into a Reduner whore and tries he best to hide who she really is. She was so strong, and she does not back down. She is not afraid. And her POV was the one I wanted to read about the most. Because, was Kaneth really dead? Would she be able to flee. And yes the enigmatic man who catches her was interesting.
The whole story is about journey's and the build up to one big battle. It does not end with a cliffhanger, but there is still so much to be dealt with. I do fear for many of them.
Conclusion:
I recommend this fantasy series. It can be bloody, it's real, people hold grudges, kill, love and try their best to live in a harsh world.
Shale, or Jasper, is a prisoner in this book as it picks up right after the fall of Breccia in book 1. He is angrier, stronger and he will not be used again. Terelle, the woman he loves has fled as her grandfather forces her to return to his country of origin. I am getting more and more intrigued by the Watergivers. Who are they really and what do they do up there in their land of plenty? Terelle's story was a about a journey, while Shale's story was about breaking free.
But then we have my fav POV, Ryka. The rainlord who finally had found love and was pregnant in book 1. In this one she turns into a Reduner whore and tries he best to hide who she really is. She was so strong, and she does not back down. She is not afraid. And her POV was the one I wanted to read about the most. Because, was Kaneth really dead? Would she be able to flee. And yes the enigmatic man who catches her was interesting.
The whole story is about journey's and the build up to one big battle. It does not end with a cliffhanger, but there is still so much to be dealt with. I do fear for many of them.
Conclusion:
I recommend this fantasy series. It can be bloody, it's real, people hold grudges, kill, love and try their best to live in a harsh world.
petealdin's review
3.0
Better thank book one in that it's more focused with less points of view. But the prose feels rushed. Still, I cared til the end and will finish this trilogy.
A great world that Larke has created is the biggest draw card here.
A great world that Larke has created is the biggest draw card here.
ljstrain28's review against another edition
3.0
This dragged a lot for me but I really want to know what happens to these characters.
gemmaduds's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as brilliant as the first book in the Stormlord series, because Shale's character seems to indulge in activities and make decisions that I don't personally believe his character would do.
Having said that, the book is almost as stunning as the first; just as brutal, pacy and the plot really does start to unfold around you. Love, friendship, betrayal, epic battles, slavery, arduous journeys... I just can't stress enough how amazing this series is turning out to be!
Having said that, the book is almost as stunning as the first; just as brutal, pacy and the plot really does start to unfold around you. Love, friendship, betrayal, epic battles, slavery, arduous journeys... I just can't stress enough how amazing this series is turning out to be!
t_jenkins's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.5
mashaaroundtheworld's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
aphelia88's review against another edition
5.0
Builds well on the promise of the first book, [b:The Last Stormlord|6765788|The Last Stormlord (Watergivers, #1)|Glenda Larke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388194381l/6765788._SY75_.jpg|6964211] (my review).
Shale has styled himself as Jasper Bloodstone (in memory of his sister Citrine) and makes his bid to become the new Cloudmaster of the Quatern behind his Taquar's back. Since he still can't form clouds from salt water, he reluctantly works alongside Taquar - shifting the clouds his nemesis makes - while working out a covert way to contact Vara Redmane's Reduner rebellion and Terelle.
Meanwhile, Terelle is trapped on a hellish journey, compelled by waterpainting magic to travel towards a long-lost homeland she's never seen, with her mentor/captor Russet. But Russet, overconfident in the magic of his paintings, has neglected all practical considerations and their crossing through the unforgiving salt flats of the Alabaster Quarter turns into a nightmare.
As the fight for the control of water begins in earnest, several important plot threads come together, signifying an epic battle to come!
Shale has styled himself as Jasper Bloodstone (in memory of his sister Citrine) and makes his bid to become the new Cloudmaster of the Quatern behind his Taquar's back. Since he still can't form clouds from salt water, he reluctantly works alongside Taquar - shifting the clouds his nemesis makes - while working out a covert way to contact Vara Redmane's Reduner rebellion and Terelle.
Meanwhile, Terelle is trapped on a hellish journey, compelled by waterpainting magic to travel towards a long-lost homeland she's never seen, with her mentor/captor Russet. But Russet, overconfident in the magic of his paintings, has neglected all practical considerations and their crossing through the unforgiving salt flats of the Alabaster Quarter turns into a nightmare.
As the fight for the control of water begins in earnest, several important plot threads come together, signifying an epic battle to come!
topiary's review against another edition
LOVE. No other word to describe this feeling. So happy with the ending. Now that so many main characters have survived, I think the last book will be a blood bath. Mica sucks, I'll leave it at that.