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amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
There truly is no shortage of imagination in this series. King wastes no time sweeping the reader into a grand adventure on the high (and deep) seas. The stakes and drama become higher and new secrets and abilities are revealed. Truly enjoying these books means letting your imagination sweep you away and enjoying this novel for the fairy tale it is.
Everley is still a strong character who continues to grow and adapt as she comes to terms with what matters most for her. She endures quite a bit through this book, and I absolutely loved her courage and perseverance. I was glad to see more of the side characters get a little more screen time. Despite being the antagonist, I also found Killian to be delightfully complex and deceptive. He really does steal the show!
The introduction of new worlds and creatures completely enthralled me and added to the complex world building. I truly want to see more of these worlds because they are just so lush and majestic, totally in sync with King’s amazing prose.
I am absolutely loving these books and I cannot wait to see how the series wraps up! A must read for all lovers of fairy tales, adventure, and classic fantasy!
Everley is still a strong character who continues to grow and adapt as she comes to terms with what matters most for her. She endures quite a bit through this book, and I absolutely loved her courage and perseverance. I was glad to see more of the side characters get a little more screen time. Despite being the antagonist, I also found Killian to be delightfully complex and deceptive. He really does steal the show!
The introduction of new worlds and creatures completely enthralled me and added to the complex world building. I truly want to see more of these worlds because they are just so lush and majestic, totally in sync with King’s amazing prose.
I am absolutely loving these books and I cannot wait to see how the series wraps up! A must read for all lovers of fairy tales, adventure, and classic fantasy!
jenlynnhill's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was a great sequel to the first book, you finally get a lot of the backstory, and you get a glimpse of where it is headed. I can't wait to read the finale.
lostinagoodbook's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in this series proceeds apace. In this book, Everly is pursuing Prince Killian across worlds that she could hardly have imagined, facing mermaids, danger, love, betrayal and mischief. This book has a definite Pirates of the Caribbean feel to it, which I loved.
I also really like the secondary characters in this book who were given more of a chance to be fleshed out. Everley’s love interest is a true hero. Two of her female companions fall in love, which I didn’t realize was coming and hadn’t heard this book was be LGBTQ inclusive. It’s a lovely surprise.
Emily R. King is a great read in these times where so many people are stuck at home. Do you want something fantastical, with a setting that will whisk you away from the craziness that is social distancing? This is a good series to start.
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Netgalley
I also really like the secondary characters in this book who were given more of a chance to be fleshed out. Everley’s love interest is a true hero. Two of her female companions fall in love, which I didn’t realize was coming and hadn’t heard this book was be LGBTQ inclusive. It’s a lovely surprise.
Emily R. King is a great read in these times where so many people are stuck at home. Do you want something fantastical, with a setting that will whisk you away from the craziness that is social distancing? This is a good series to start.
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Netgalley
cwalter01's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.5
Enjoyed the book. Wish it hadn’t been so long since I read the first book in the series. I think it would have given a more thorough understanding of what was happening’s
pandothiel's review against another edition
2.0
Another 2.5 stars for me.
I liked this instalment a bit better than the previous one. Although I do still have problems with it. The pacing was the same, very slow for around 60/70% of the book, then extremely fast-paced until the end of the novel.
Parts that I liked:
- The slight evolution of Everley.
- The writing style. I still feel the same way as during the previous instalment: it is beautiful, well written, with poetic sentences that really resonate with me... but overall it was a bit bland, I wish the voice was stronger. Especially in a first person POV where the thoughts and emotions of the character can really be explored in much more interesting ways.
- The mythology of the world. There's nothing to elaborate on, the world building is amazing, the magic is great, the mythology is amazing and, at least to me, quite new. I love the parts that elaborate on it.
Parts that I disliked:
- Everley Donovan. I'm sorry, I still don't see her as a strong or powerful character. She is as passive as you can be, she never really takes any initiative, and waits for the others to find solutions to her problems. She follows Markham who leads her out of Skull Reef (or something like this), she's not the one to come with a plan to escape the giants, Osric leads her to Muriel, she only gets the sword cause the merrow King gives it to her, only escapes to her world because her friends save her, only survives the stake because her friends save her... only goes in this adventure because Father Time told her to. Not to mention that at the end of the book she failed at the one thing she had to do alone to save the other 6 worlds!
- Markham. The guy's immortal for fuck sake! We already established he only thinks about himself, doesn't love, know how to love, is fine with destroying a whole world! But for some reason... he doesn't have a hold against other characters. He is 600 something years old, should be great with a sword, but somehow a girl with a clock-heart (and weakened by it), a cripple, and two prostitutes are a big threat to him. He is not believable, not scary, but quite mellow. And how does he have the patience to deal with Everley? If I were him, I'd just kill her friends, punch her in the face, bind her, and force her to do as I wish. And probably find someone to serve as leverage. Like her uncle, for example...
- The love story. I don't see any chemistry between the two characters, and everytime they get closer together, it feels forced. And the end... wtf Everley? In her place, I would have been thrilled to discover that I'm no longer forced into a marriage I didn't want from the beginning. If she wants to be married to him now, then it's the perfect occasion to tell him 'let's get married with my consent, cause, you know, this time I want it!' but no, she moans about the cancellation of something she was moaning about from the beginning.
All in all, this book represents why I don't read YA anymore. I don't have patience for it. As to this story, I hate how the ending is almost exactly the same as the previous one: Markham escapes with what he wanted, is going to destroy worlds unless dear old Everley stops him (which I guess she won't but her friends will do for her), nobody is really injured, nobody died. Urgh. At least there's only one more book to go through until I know the end. Please, Everley, you got one job, become the captain of your life and stop relying so much on your friends.
I liked this instalment a bit better than the previous one. Although I do still have problems with it. The pacing was the same, very slow for around 60/70% of the book, then extremely fast-paced until the end of the novel.
Parts that I liked:
- The slight evolution of Everley.
Spoiler
She finally allows herself to show emotions and feelings towards other people, and don't consider herself a machine anymore. I hated all her thoughts that because she has a machine heart she can't fall in love because it doesn't really make sense to me... byt hey, at least she overcomes it.- The writing style. I still feel the same way as during the previous instalment: it is beautiful, well written, with poetic sentences that really resonate with me... but overall it was a bit bland, I wish the voice was stronger. Especially in a first person POV where the thoughts and emotions of the character can really be explored in much more interesting ways.
- The mythology of the world. There's nothing to elaborate on, the world building is amazing, the magic is great, the mythology is amazing and, at least to me, quite new. I love the parts that elaborate on it.
Parts that I disliked:
- Everley Donovan. I'm sorry, I still don't see her as a strong or powerful character. She is as passive as you can be, she never really takes any initiative, and waits for the others to find solutions to her problems. She follows Markham who leads her out of Skull Reef (or something like this), she's not the one to come with a plan to escape the giants, Osric leads her to Muriel, she only gets the sword cause the merrow King gives it to her, only escapes to her world because her friends save her, only survives the stake because her friends save her... only goes in this adventure because Father Time told her to. Not to mention that at the end of the book she failed at the one thing she had to do alone to save the other 6 worlds!
- Markham. The guy's immortal for fuck sake! We already established he only thinks about himself, doesn't love, know how to love, is fine with destroying a whole world! But for some reason... he doesn't have a hold against other characters. He is 600 something years old, should be great with a sword, but somehow a girl with a clock-heart (and weakened by it), a cripple, and two prostitutes are a big threat to him. He is not believable, not scary, but quite mellow. And how does he have the patience to deal with Everley? If I were him, I'd just kill her friends, punch her in the face, bind her, and force her to do as I wish. And probably find someone to serve as leverage. Like her uncle, for example...
- The love story. I don't see any chemistry between the two characters, and everytime they get closer together, it feels forced. And the end... wtf Everley? In her place, I would have been thrilled to discover that I'm no longer forced into a marriage I didn't want from the beginning. If she wants to be married to him now, then it's the perfect occasion to tell him 'let's get married with my consent, cause, you know, this time I want it!' but no, she moans about the cancellation of something she was moaning about from the beginning.
All in all, this book represents why I don't read YA anymore. I don't have patience for it. As to this story, I hate how the ending is almost exactly the same as the previous one: Markham escapes with what he wanted, is going to destroy worlds unless dear old Everley stops him (which I guess she won't but her friends will do for her), nobody is really injured, nobody died. Urgh. At least there's only one more book to go through until I know the end. Please, Everley, you got one job, become the captain of your life and stop relying so much on your friends.
ellyrarg's review against another edition
2.0
Well, onwards we go. This was way more escapist than the first book. Lots happening, many twists and turns, minor character development. Still feels very rough but I appreciate this book more than the first.
cathyatratedreads's review against another edition
3.0
This sequel to the first book in the series is full of adventure, fanciful creatures, dastardly villains, heroes who do the best they can despite their weaknesses, allusions to various fairy tales and a bit of romance. Everley is a heroine who feels she is frail and who has faced a lot of heartbreak. She’s given an important role to play in saving the world but is only told just enough here and there by the legendary Father Time (and some of his helpers) to do what she needs to do. She doesn’t know the big picture. She is a protagonist anyone can relate to.
I’ve enjoyed the series so far but it’s not the amazing, compelling story that will make me mark my calendar for the next installment; it’s one of those that if I wait long enough, I may forget and never get back to when the next book does come out. So we will see what happens.
* I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/into-hourglass-evermore-young-adult-clean-book-review/
I’ve enjoyed the series so far but it’s not the amazing, compelling story that will make me mark my calendar for the next installment; it’s one of those that if I wait long enough, I may forget and never get back to when the next book does come out. So we will see what happens.
* I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/into-hourglass-evermore-young-adult-clean-book-review/
guylou's review against another edition
5.0
This book has it all: Mermaids, Elves, Giants, Fairies and many more. This is the second book in The Evermore Chronicles and it is as exciting as the first one. Everley Donovan must cross worlds to find the Sword of Avelyn before Prince Killian uses it to destroy another world. She is however facing another challenge. Her clock heart is ticking its last ticks and she must return to her uncle before it beats its last tick.
This series is fantastic. I love the characters and the adventures. It is such an exciting story, full of surprises. I can’t wait to read the next book and find out what is next in this saga.
laughlinesandliterature's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good follow-up, but beset by all the problem common in a second book. That being said I did enjoy it and I liked seeing Everley realize that she still didn't have all the answers. Although, I have to admit some of the twists were surprisingly disappointing. I wish that she and Jamison communicated a bit better and anyone keeps trusting Killian is beyond me. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
leasey23's review against another edition
4.0
I got this ARC free from NetGalley.
I love this series! When I discovered the second one was on NetGalley (and on READ NOW of all things) I was ecstatic! Emily R. King really knows how to set up a series. I loved The Hundredth Queen series and I'm glad she wrote more, especially using such an interesting idea.
The first book was so good that I was hesitant to read the second one. With the Hundredth Queen, I loved the first two books, but I found it got a little too serious nearer the end of the series which I wasn't as interested in (still read them all though!). So I was a little worried that the second one of this series wouldn't be as good, but it definitely was! I love how the characters have developed, the reveals, and the twists and turns of the book. Prince Killian is still a slippery character, and the conflicting feelings you already have are only amplified by this book.
We seem to be exploring a new world in each of the books, so I'm very interested to see how it rounds up in book number 3. I really liked the 'Land Under the Sea' and all the different creatures we met along the way. Evie's relationships develop further, and it really shows a lovely character arc from the beginning of the first book. She's starting to understand what's important.
I also like that we are thrown straight into the action with this one. In the first book, we needed the slow build up in order to understand why she is the way she is, as well as introducing all the characters and the world. Now, King was able to start with the present story straight away, and I like how she's built upon the knowledge she instilled on us in the first book. Can't wait to see where it goes next!
4/5 stars.
I love this series! When I discovered the second one was on NetGalley (and on READ NOW of all things) I was ecstatic! Emily R. King really knows how to set up a series. I loved The Hundredth Queen series and I'm glad she wrote more, especially using such an interesting idea.
The first book was so good that I was hesitant to read the second one. With the Hundredth Queen, I loved the first two books, but I found it got a little too serious nearer the end of the series which I wasn't as interested in (still read them all though!). So I was a little worried that the second one of this series wouldn't be as good, but it definitely was! I love how the characters have developed, the reveals, and the twists and turns of the book. Prince Killian is still a slippery character, and the conflicting feelings you already have are only amplified by this book.
We seem to be exploring a new world in each of the books, so I'm very interested to see how it rounds up in book number 3. I really liked the 'Land Under the Sea' and all the different creatures we met along the way. Evie's relationships develop further, and it really shows a lovely character arc from the beginning of the first book. She's starting to understand what's important.
I also like that we are thrown straight into the action with this one. In the first book, we needed the slow build up in order to understand why she is the way she is, as well as introducing all the characters and the world. Now, King was able to start with the present story straight away, and I like how she's built upon the knowledge she instilled on us in the first book. Can't wait to see where it goes next!
4/5 stars.