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khaleesirose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fernplant__'s review against another edition
3.0
So I will give my review in just a few opinions: Ephyra gives me Cardan vibes, Hassan is a baby but I understand his frustration, Anton and Jude are endgame and I will die on this hill, Penrose is homophobic, Beru just wanted to die and I feel bad that she just can’t off herself, and I also feel bad that hector thinks he’s in love w Beru when in reality it’s just her emotions spilling over to him.
Long story short: I loved it
Long story short: I loved it
dwarden's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
alexiswiththefreckles's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
atrailofpages's review against another edition
5.0
Once again I was blown away! The first book was a whirlwind of craziness, and the second book is again.
It does have a bit of a slow build up, mainly to show where all the characters are and what they’re individually doing. They each are trying to figure out what to do going forward whether that’s to stop the Age of Darkness, or to redeem themselves. It then builds up to this crazy climax where everyone literally shows up in the same place again. Lots of twists and turns and backstabbing again, which just keeps you at the edge of your seat the whole time. And although there a lot of POVs, I never felt overwhelmed. They’re all done so well, and I never became confused.
This book was fantastic. It gave me anxiety the whole time and kept me at the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next, will my favorite people be okay!? I can hardly wait for the next book!
It does have a bit of a slow build up, mainly to show where all the characters are and what they’re individually doing. They each are trying to figure out what to do going forward whether that’s to stop the Age of Darkness, or to redeem themselves. It then builds up to this crazy climax where everyone literally shows up in the same place again. Lots of twists and turns and backstabbing again, which just keeps you at the edge of your seat the whole time. And although there a lot of POVs, I never felt overwhelmed. They’re all done so well, and I never became confused.
This book was fantastic. It gave me anxiety the whole time and kept me at the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next, will my favorite people be okay!? I can hardly wait for the next book!
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I have been waiting for this book for so long, and it was worth every minute. The story, characters, and action excelled and led to an ending that all but left me gasping. I adore each of these characters, this incredible world with its complex magic, the entanglements and relationships, and the shocking twists.
The story followed our beloved heroes as they searched for relics and worked out their own inner turmoils. Each character shone brightly, with Hassan and Ephyra taking some darker paths, and Beru meeting someone from her past who helped change her future. But my absolute favourite story lines were the ones regarding Anton and Jude. Not only do I adore their uncertain but so engaging romance, Jude in particular shines bright. His character arc put my emotions through the wringer, and I loved him for it.
The writing and lore are rich and gorgeous, with unique magic playing out on nearly every page. The ending is packed with twists and I truly have no idea where the story is going to go next. But I am here for it. This series is fantastic and a must have for any and all lovers of dark fantasy!
The story followed our beloved heroes as they searched for relics and worked out their own inner turmoils. Each character shone brightly, with Hassan and Ephyra taking some darker paths, and Beru meeting someone from her past who helped change her future. But my absolute favourite story lines were the ones regarding Anton and Jude. Not only do I adore their uncertain but so engaging romance, Jude in particular shines bright. His character arc put my emotions through the wringer, and I loved him for it.
The writing and lore are rich and gorgeous, with unique magic playing out on nearly every page. The ending is packed with twists and I truly have no idea where the story is going to go next. But I am here for it. This series is fantastic and a must have for any and all lovers of dark fantasy!
kaitlynfolk's review against another edition
3.0
There's just too many perspectives and too many things going on in this series. It makes it kind of hard to follow.