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th_written_off's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ellenmorgan's review against another edition
4.0
Still love these books, but I could do without the 20 seconds of dramatic music at the beginning of each chapter of the audio book.
sereia8's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning was slow, but I enjoyed the introduction of a new character, Will, a twelve-year-old boy from another world who becomes the knife-bearer. I can't wait to see how this series resolves.
zshadow126's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
beryboy43's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
laerugo's review against another edition
5.0
i had a really good time with this book - the characters are fresh, the dangers are real, and there's an even give-and-take of sides clashing as the heroes won and lost at a realistic pace. the connection to the characters that i was missing in the first book hit hard in this one; i found it easier to care about what happened to them when pullman shows his audience just how massive this battle is and what the stakes are. i think this has to do with his focus on other characters beyond lyra, who still makes mistakes but has grown up so much - she makes a great team with will and i'm sad to see them parted.
haileypassmoree's review against another edition
4.0
honestly these books just keep pulling me in!! i love series that can do that (haven’t had this since harry potter and the hunger games) xx
silversparkles50's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, and Suicide