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aseel_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Again, I liked the intrigue and mystery but I couldn't stand November and I hate the insta love
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
stephanie_garrott's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lauren_michelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
r_happe's review against another edition
4.0
I fell for this book hard and was immediately reminded why I loved "Killing November" so much. The plot is complex and twisted; the characters are unique, funny, and can't always be trusted; the travel aspects had me yearning for my own European adventure (especially now); and the writing itself is immersive and compelling.
The nonstop action throughout this book had me on the edge of my metaphorical seat and my thoughts kept coming back to this book when I was forced to put it down. That being said, there were a couple points that I think were rushed and/or under-explained, so I would have liked to learn more about those aspects of the story.
I will definitely be looking for more from this author!
*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
The nonstop action throughout this book had me on the edge of my metaphorical seat and my thoughts kept coming back to this book when I was forced to put it down. That being said, there were a couple points that I think were rushed and/or under-explained, so I would have liked to learn more about those aspects of the story.
I will definitely be looking for more from this author!
*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
el_tayo's review against another edition
4.0
I was not disappointed with this sequel, not disappointed at all. In fact, I would be eager to read more entries in this world.
What I liked:
- Writing. As with Killing November, the writing was excellent and easy to read and engaging. It wasn't difficult to fall back into the story.
- Pace. I also enjoyed that the plot did progress with this book and the pacing was solid - I couldn't book this book down.
- Characters. I'm glad we still got a healthy dose of character development and I thought the secondary characters were pretty well serviced also. spoiler:
-Ash. That's it.
So why not 5 stars? Well, while I did enjoy the pacing and the plot progression I do think the stakes were much much lower it this book so there wasn't as much tension. Whereas in the first book I was tied up in knots. Finally I did feel the ending was very.....convenient, or too neat, or something while also still leaving some unanswered questions.
I enjoyed this a lot.
What I liked:
- Writing. As with Killing November, the writing was excellent and easy to read and engaging. It wasn't difficult to fall back into the story.
- Pace. I also enjoyed that the plot did progress with this book and the pacing was solid - I couldn't book this book down.
- Characters. I'm glad we still got a healthy dose of character development and I thought the secondary characters were pretty well serviced also. spoiler:
Spoiler
I was a little concerned that we would lose some of this richness with November leaving the academy but nope we still gt some interactions albeit not as much.-Ash. That's it.
So why not 5 stars? Well, while I did enjoy the pacing and the plot progression I do think the stakes were much much lower it this book so there wasn't as much tension. Whereas in the first book I was tied up in knots.
Spoiler
There were moments of real peril and danger in book 1, but I never really had any doubts that November would make it through. I thought potentially something would happen to Ash, and I'm grateful it didn't, but yeah no stakes.I enjoyed this a lot.
loving_books_and_art's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐ Personalmente nel panorama YA ritengo la Mather un'ottima scrittrice, con una grande vena inventiva e uno stile leggero e scorrevole. So che non è molto conosciuta ma i suoi lavori meritano una possibilità. Questo è il secondo e ultimo volume di questa serie spi-fiction mystery per ragazzi e anche se mi è piaciuto meno rispetto al primo è stato una buona conclusione.
L'idea dietro "The Strategia" l'ho trovata davvero interessante e coinvolgente. Gli intrighi e la costruzione dietro son stati veramente ben pensati. Ammetto che l'accademia mi è mancata un po' in questo seguito che quindi mi è risultato all'inizio più statico rispetto al precedente. Tuttavia è stato un piacere ritornare da questi personaggi. In particolare il cameratismo che si è venuto a creare mi ha scaldato il cuore e ho apprezzato tantissimo che qui avessero ancora più spazio.
Non è una serie perfetta, ci sono molte ingenuità nel narrare gli eventi, e alcune cose possono apparire deboli ma se volete una serie corta per ragazzi con una trama nuova, se vi piace quel tocco di intrighi e cospirazione o volete leggere di un'accademia che addestra a diventare spie e strateghi io ve la consiglio.
L'idea dietro "The Strategia" l'ho trovata davvero interessante e coinvolgente. Gli intrighi e la costruzione dietro son stati veramente ben pensati. Ammetto che l'accademia mi è mancata un po' in questo seguito che quindi mi è risultato all'inizio più statico rispetto al precedente. Tuttavia è stato un piacere ritornare da questi personaggi. In particolare il cameratismo che si è venuto a creare mi ha scaldato il cuore e ho apprezzato tantissimo che qui avessero ancora più spazio.
Non è una serie perfetta, ci sono molte ingenuità nel narrare gli eventi, e alcune cose possono apparire deboli ma se volete una serie corta per ragazzi con una trama nuova, se vi piace quel tocco di intrighi e cospirazione o volete leggere di un'accademia che addestra a diventare spie e strateghi io ve la consiglio.
ronk360's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
burn00's review
i read the first one a long time ago and had no idea what was happening. i also realized i am not a YA girl as much anymore
matheistblau's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
5.0