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rays_reading_rainbow's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely in love with this author. She writes the most captivating stories. This book was a gem and I loved it.
kristindawn89's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gabrielag's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
whimsicallymeghan's review against another edition
4.0
Safire is a solider sworn to serve the King of Firgaard. Eris is a pirate known as the Death Dancer; both know their roles in their worlds, but when both of theirs come crashing into one another, the lines begin to blur. Known enemies, the two are both after the same person, the last Namsara, but for completely different reasons. It then becomes a search as their two lives start to interweave with one another. This was another great novel in this trilogy; although calling it a trilogy doesn’t feel right because there could be so many other stories within this world that the author could decide to write in the future, so this was another great novel in this world. The reader loves this world and could read from it forever. This one dealt less with dragons and more with pirates and thieves, which was a lot of fun and a great switch up. The dragons were still present, but they weren’t the main focus. The plot overall was really well thought out and creative; it didn’t quite surprise the reader in ways in which the author might have intended, but it was still a joy to read and put all the pieces together. Ciccarelli’s writing is so good that just reading everything fall into place was satisfying and delightful. This novel also felt like there was a lot of pining going on between the two main characters; it wasn’t overly dramatic so it was bearable to get through, but it was different compared to the last two novels before this. It was an interesting dynamic because they went from enemies to lovers in a roundabout way that the reader felt like they weren’t sure if it was going to get there. There was also the thought that maybe one of them was just plotting and not actually feeling, which this reader was so torn on believing for a bit, so it made it really hard to put down because we had to know the outcome. This also made the pacing super-fast, too, so it was a very well developed arc. Plus, the characters were a lot of fun and they were developed well. It was nice to meet these new characters, but it was also great to see older ones, too and to see how they’ve also changed, too. Like for instance, the reader feels like Dax has gone through a lot of growth since we first saw him in book one. He went from being an unruly side character, to a main character who we still didn’t know if we could trust, but he developed so deeply that now he’s a secondary character we can actually like. The reader really enjoyed reading his journey, and the journeys of our two main characters as they fought through their own feelings and tribulations. In the end, this was such a great read with enjoyable characters and amusing and entertaining plots.
ambeesbookishpages's review
5.0
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Thank you so much to Wunderkind PR for sending me THE SKY WEAVER to read and review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If I thought my emotions were all over the place after The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen then that was nothing compared to all the feels that The Sky Weaver has given me. The Sky Weaver had been hooked from page one and I stayed up way past my bed time to finish it. It is very rare that I can read a book in one sitting anymore and The Sky Weaver was an exception to that! Since I was introduced to Safire in The Last Namsara I couldn't wait to read a book with her as the main character and The Sky Weaver has been the remedy to that.
The Sky Weaver had a different feel to it then the previous two novels in the series had, but it is a good different. I think it has to do with the fact that the previous novels focused on the fall of Firgaard and rebuilding it and in this novel the nation is in a good place or is on a path to being in a good place (for the most part.) I also think the fact that the old stories also play a very intricate part in Eris' story only added to this. But with all this being said I can confidently say that The Sky Weaver is my favorite book in this series!
Another thing that made The Sky Weaver a little different is that we get both Safire and Eris' POV. We get to see the struggles that both of these girls have faced in life and the struggles they are still facing. I loved getting to be in Safire's head and her thought process. Being a half blood Safire grew up being looked down upon, she wasn't even allowed to touch her cousin's or meet their eyes in conversation. Since the rebellion she has now taken on the position of Commandant, the position that Jarek had held before the rebellion. We see a few flashbacks of Safire's treatment at Jarek's hands and all I can say is my heart broke for her. I was cheering for her as she drove that knife through his heart in the The Last Namsara and I continue to cheer for her as she continues to make decisions to better herself.
I'm not going to talk about Eris for the fear of spoiling anything, but I will say this: I love her character and love her introduction into this world.
THE ROMANCE. I thought Dax and Roa was a rough romance. I had no idea which way the romance in this book was going. Was it going to happen? Was I looking to far into it? When were they going to kiss? All I know is that from the moment Safire and Eris were on the same page I was shipping them. The romance aspect in The Sky Weaver has been by far my favorite romance I have read in a long time.
The Sky Weaver wrapped up the Iskari series together rather well. Where The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen wrapped up the individual conflicts in their stories, The Sky Weaver wrapped up the story, world and characters as a whole. I am sad to be leaving this world and these characters and I do hope that Kristen revisits them one day. The Iskari will be a series that stays with me for a long time and one I plan on revisiting.
Thank you so much to Wunderkind PR for sending me THE SKY WEAVER to read and review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If I thought my emotions were all over the place after The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen then that was nothing compared to all the feels that The Sky Weaver has given me. The Sky Weaver had been hooked from page one and I stayed up way past my bed time to finish it. It is very rare that I can read a book in one sitting anymore and The Sky Weaver was an exception to that! Since I was introduced to Safire in The Last Namsara I couldn't wait to read a book with her as the main character and The Sky Weaver has been the remedy to that.
The Sky Weaver had a different feel to it then the previous two novels in the series had, but it is a good different. I think it has to do with the fact that the previous novels focused on the fall of Firgaard and rebuilding it and in this novel the nation is in a good place or is on a path to being in a good place (for the most part.) I also think the fact that the old stories also play a very intricate part in Eris' story only added to this. But with all this being said I can confidently say that The Sky Weaver is my favorite book in this series!
Another thing that made The Sky Weaver a little different is that we get both Safire and Eris' POV. We get to see the struggles that both of these girls have faced in life and the struggles they are still facing. I loved getting to be in Safire's head and her thought process. Being a half blood Safire grew up being looked down upon, she wasn't even allowed to touch her cousin's or meet their eyes in conversation. Since the rebellion she has now taken on the position of Commandant, the position that Jarek had held before the rebellion. We see a few flashbacks of Safire's treatment at Jarek's hands and all I can say is my heart broke for her. I was cheering for her as she drove that knife through his heart in the The Last Namsara and I continue to cheer for her as she continues to make decisions to better herself.
I'm not going to talk about Eris for the fear of spoiling anything, but I will say this: I love her character and love her introduction into this world.
THE ROMANCE. I thought Dax and Roa was a rough romance. I had no idea which way the romance in this book was going. Was it going to happen? Was I looking to far into it? When were they going to kiss? All I know is that from the moment Safire and Eris were on the same page I was shipping them. The romance aspect in The Sky Weaver has been by far my favorite romance I have read in a long time.
The Sky Weaver wrapped up the Iskari series together rather well. Where The Last Namsara and The Caged Queen wrapped up the individual conflicts in their stories, The Sky Weaver wrapped up the story, world and characters as a whole. I am sad to be leaving this world and these characters and I do hope that Kristen revisits them one day. The Iskari will be a series that stays with me for a long time and one I plan on revisiting.
clesh01's review against another edition
adventurous
- 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
3.0
kathaphira's review against another edition
I didn’t appreciate the lgbtq, even tho it want to prevalent in the beginning, it was obvious. Kisses towards the halfway mark of the book. Story line itself was halfway decent. Not really captivating to me.