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lexn_bryant's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mmidi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
3.5
sweetsorrows's review against another edition
5.0
this book knew what it was talking about!! strong improvement and characterization from the first one :)
arrk33's review against another edition
4.0
2023 read:
I love this series! It’s fun, tense, and studded with action and just a hint of romance. I think it side-steps common trope flaws well and is just a really good read.
Paige is still a badass, learning more about her gifts and what she can do with them. She has to make tough decisions that feel real and weighty. Nick is just too pure for the world he’s in and loves Paige so much and is put into a terrible situation. I love that we get to see more of Eliza and Danica (one of my favorite names!) in this and how they all work together.
Lastly, Warden is still my only complaint in that he still seems very…one dimensional maybe? The naïve romantic in me loves him but he definitely doesn’t stand up to some other fictional men that I love (Jaime from Outlander, Rhys from ACOTAR, Matthias from SoC, etc) in terms of being a good partner. The make-out scenes in both this and the first book felt very out of place. The first one was very Tamlin-and-Feyre-under-the-mountain and this one, while less egregious, was still a little out of place?
These are minor complaints though and I still totally adore this series!!
I love this series! It’s fun, tense, and studded with action and just a hint of romance. I think it side-steps common trope flaws well and is just a really good read.
Paige is still a badass, learning more about her gifts and what she can do with them. She has to make tough decisions that feel real and weighty. Nick is just too pure for the world he’s in and loves Paige so much and is put into a terrible situation. I love that we get to see more of Eliza and Danica (one of my favorite names!) in this and how they all work together.
Lastly, Warden is still my only complaint in that he still seems very…one dimensional maybe? The naïve romantic in me loves him but he definitely doesn’t stand up to some other fictional men that I love (Jaime from Outlander, Rhys from ACOTAR, Matthias from SoC, etc) in terms of being a good partner. The make-out scenes in both this and the first book felt very out of place. The first one was very Tamlin-and-Feyre-under-the-mountain and this one, while less egregious, was still a little out of place?
These are minor complaints though and I still totally adore this series!!
jlemercier's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
landofkait's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
What. An. Ending. I had to go stare at the wall for a few minutes to process. Paige really went on a wild ride in this installment, trying to take down her enemies. I was NOT expecting the twist at the end (obviously) but looking back I can see some of the clues. I am running to the third book to find out what happens next.
nikawero'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
halynah's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant, powerful, intense second installment!!! Loved every moment of it!!! Such a unique world-building and complex, charismatic characters!A masterpiece!
slowa_w_filizance's review against another edition
5.0
(REREAD)
Somehow I've enjoyed this book even more than I did when I first read it. And I also gave it 5 stars before.
Samantha Shannon really has the way to reach my heart with her stories, making me fall in love with her characters and scream with the emotions, few books can make me feel. Even though I knew what was going to happen next I still flew through that book.
The worldbuilding, as in the whole series is just incredible - but I think The Mime Order may even stand out a bit. I absolutely adored London that Shannon created - full of gangs, their conflicts and fights, dangerous and exciting at the same time. I loved seeing Paige navigate Syndicate again, after coming back home, I loved how she saw more and more, how corrupted it was and how, even with government's reppressions, other clairvoyants only cared about their money and pleasures.
And Paige. HOLY SHIT, PAIGE. If I could scream "That's my wife" at every single page of this book, I would. I don't think I ever seen a female character like her - determined and ambitious, actively seeking power but still flawed and emotionally complex. I loved how brave she was and how sometimes it made her reckless. I loved how, even despote being incredibly strong, she still had her doubts and fears and how she was tangled in the relationships with other people. I felt like all of her struggles just made her more interesting and more real, like she was a living young women, navigating the world that tries to destroy her, actively seeking change when everyone else gave up. Just *chief's kiss*.
And speaking of Paige's relationships with other people - I feel like they were much better than in the first book. Paige and Nick might be one my favourite book friendships. The way that they care for each other, the way that Nick always makes it clear that he would put Paige before everyone else... I just love them, okay? And her and Jaxon... I honestly forgot how hardbreaking their story is.
Considering the romantic relationship, The Mime Order still wasn't when Arcturus and Paige spoke to me but they had their moments and I enjoyed reading about them much more than I did in the bone season.
Somehow I've enjoyed this book even more than I did when I first read it. And I also gave it 5 stars before.
Samantha Shannon really has the way to reach my heart with her stories, making me fall in love with her characters and scream with the emotions, few books can make me feel. Even though I knew what was going to happen next I still flew through that book.
The worldbuilding, as in the whole series is just incredible - but I think The Mime Order may even stand out a bit. I absolutely adored London that Shannon created - full of gangs, their conflicts and fights, dangerous and exciting at the same time. I loved seeing Paige navigate Syndicate again, after coming back home, I loved how she saw more and more, how corrupted it was and how, even with government's reppressions, other clairvoyants only cared about their money and pleasures.
And Paige. HOLY SHIT, PAIGE. If I could scream "That's my wife" at every single page of this book, I would. I don't think I ever seen a female character like her - determined and ambitious, actively seeking power but still flawed and emotionally complex. I loved how brave she was and how sometimes it made her reckless. I loved how, even despote being incredibly strong, she still had her doubts and fears and how she was tangled in the relationships with other people. I felt like all of her struggles just made her more interesting and more real, like she was a living young women, navigating the world that tries to destroy her, actively seeking change when everyone else gave up. Just *chief's kiss*.
And speaking of Paige's relationships with other people - I feel like they were much better than in the first book. Paige and Nick might be one my favourite book friendships. The way that they care for each other, the way that Nick always makes it clear that he would put Paige before everyone else... I just love them, okay? And her and Jaxon... I honestly forgot how hardbreaking their story is.
Considering the romantic relationship, The Mime Order still wasn't when Arcturus and Paige spoke to me but they had their moments and I enjoyed reading about them much more than I did in the bone season.