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laratboulos's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
spellboundbybooks's review against another edition
I normally give a book longer but I just couldn't read more of Esmae. Due to events in book one (which I thoroughly enjoyed by the way) Esmae is on a path or rage and revenge.
She's filled with self loathing over choosing the path of war and makes sure everyone around her knows it. I'm sorry but she went too far into whining territory for me. She could literally stop at any time, yet she chooses not to. That's fine, but stop whining about it.
I love Titania (the sentient ship) and I always enjoy when the gods interfere directly with the world. However it's Esmae herself that has put me right off. Lonh story short, I just don't have the patience to watch her work through her shit lol.
She's filled with self loathing over choosing the path of war and makes sure everyone around her knows it. I'm sorry but she went too far into whining territory for me. She could literally stop at any time, yet she chooses not to. That's fine, but stop whining about it.
I love Titania (the sentient ship) and I always enjoy when the gods interfere directly with the world. However it's Esmae herself that has put me right off. Lonh story short, I just don't have the patience to watch her work through her shit lol.
niccith's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Initially, I had problems with the major characters in this book. Esma and Alexi, my goodness. Beyond the sibling rivalry, which borders on destruction, this installment is filled with distrust, craziness, and revenge. I had to remember this is a YA book. However, I kept reading and discovered gems. There is compassion, huge sacrifices, an understanding of the past, and love that will soften the negative emotions.
The character I love best is Titania, and she is a sentient spaceship.
The character I love best is Titania, and she is a sentient spaceship.
deah's review against another edition
5.0
sorry but I love when blood-lust isn't frightening to a lover I love when anger is supported in spite of and because of love I love when people write their own doom in the stars I love when siblings and parents make impossible choices I love when the hatred is spoken aloud I love when enemies know they're in a cycle they're not responsible for I love when it's the mums fault I love when the rage is all consuming I love when love transcends consciousness
lilyphoenixx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
3.25
fairytales's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It’s difficult to comprehend the level of hurt Esmae has towards her family. And it’s hard to watch them betray each other time and again but it also makes sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and War
vidhi26p's review against another edition
4.0
“And there’s a roar, from somewhere deep inside the world, a cry of terror and agony that makes my bones tremble.
It’s the sound of a god falling.”
What an amazing sequel, so much is packed into these pages! Everything the first novel was, this was just ten times more. From cover to cover, this is a haunting melody, illustrating the depths of human despair and grief and the havoc that can wreck on a galaxy. Mandana blends magic with fantasy and horror in this action-packed novel, a must-read for any lover of the old stories.
It’s the sound of a god falling.”
What an amazing sequel, so much is packed into these pages! Everything the first novel was, this was just ten times more. From cover to cover, this is a haunting melody, illustrating the depths of human despair and grief and the havoc that can wreck on a galaxy. Mandana blends magic with fantasy and horror in this action-packed novel, a must-read for any lover of the old stories.
ryrichard28's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so beautifully heartbreaking. I don’t think I’ve ever been so impressed with a sequel. I couldn’t sleep until it was done, and now I’m in a funky fuzzy haze trying to recover from an overload of feelings.
Esmae is becoming more of a tragic heroine as the story progresses. I’ve never felt that she’s gotten anything too easily. She’s paid the price for every one of her defiant choices. And yet her defiant, stubborn choices don’t make me frustrated with her because I can empathize with her completely. She’s so angry, and so unwilling to let go of the people who have betrayed her; she wants a justice that will burn the world down. I love that strength. I love watching her punish people. But I also hope that she’ll survive the fire she’s fueling without losing the people who matter. She’s a natural disaster, and I don’t know if a happy ending can come out of so much destruction.
I hope happiness is at the end. I want Esmae to get her revenge and still be ok after it’s all done. She hasn’t done anything irredeemable, so it’s possible.. Here’s hoping. *fingers crossed*
Esmae is becoming more of a tragic heroine as the story progresses. I’ve never felt that she’s gotten anything too easily. She’s paid the price for every one of her defiant choices. And yet her defiant, stubborn choices don’t make me frustrated with her because I can empathize with her completely. She’s so angry, and so unwilling to let go of the people who have betrayed her; she wants a justice that will burn the world down. I love that strength. I love watching her punish people. But I also hope that she’ll survive the fire she’s fueling without losing the people who matter. She’s a natural disaster, and I don’t know if a happy ending can come out of so much destruction.
I hope happiness is at the end. I want Esmae to get her revenge and still be ok after it’s all done. She hasn’t done anything irredeemable, so it’s possible.. Here’s hoping. *fingers crossed*
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
This book has left me entirely too emotional for a coherent review. But know this: it is perfection - everything I could have hoped for. Sangu Mandanna is one hell of a writer and at this point I'll buy anything with her name on it.