Reviews

Smoke and Iron by Rachel Caine

alapinski's review against another edition

5.0

Wow I'm glad I didn't give up on this series, but COME ON it just has to end eventually right? Right? Anyways, other than the fact that #5 is still coming, this one was amazing, loved the POV's and the action.

jdromsky's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

The Great Library series has become one of my favorite!! I love  everything about the characters and how they grow and face challenges both together and as individuals. 

I was so happy for

Kalilah and Dario!! They’re engaged!

kamattis's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

amybraunauthor's review

5.0

Man oh man, this was another great addition to the series! With the group now split up, there are four very different perspectives and storylines that are followed: Jess, Kahlila, Wolfe, and Morgan. All of them are very strong in their own right and I have a hard time pinning down who had my favourite storyline, though Wolfe's was mainly an emotional gateway to his damaged psyche. There were a lot of inventive twists and drama and conspiracies, all of it leading to a truly epic showdown and a powerful finale that has me craving the final book. There were new and very important characters (and side characters you just love, aka Annis), and while every character grew, I felt that Morgan and Kahlila gained the most development as they continued to rise in power and become stronger women. There is plenty of romance, but nobody can beat the eternal love between Santi and Wolfe. I'm honestly super excited to see where how this series concludes now that the final lines have been drawn and the stage is set for the last battle. Our heroes have scraped past death multiple times, but I get the sense they may not escape it next time... but I'm going to read the final book and cross my fingers in hopes that they do!

blckrorygilmore's review

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

4.25

On my way to talk to my therapist!!!

terryt78's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

books4susie's review

4.0

Finally, all of our beloved characters begin to converge on Alexandria to take down the Archivist and restore the Great Library to its former mission. Told from several points of view, readers will be both captivated and heartbroken by where the storyline goes.

asfaltsblommor's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense 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

4.25

ccpprrjj's review

dark emotional tense 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

4.25

sunshine169's review

4.0

This series is fantastic and not talked about enough! I loved how in this book we got to read from other characters points of view. I'll wrap up all my thoughts when I finish reading Sword and Pen.