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samjorgie's review against another edition
2.0
2/5 - I’m impressed I finished this. It’s exactly what it’s supposed to be and yet still so completely repetitive. The images were great and I feel like it’d be a nice thing to have on hand incase you get mixed up with the characters (if you could avoid spoilers) but 8 books into this double series it was just repeat after repeat. Willa’s diary entries also were pretty unneeded.
gardnerofbooks's review against another edition
The intro made it seem like it would be Ms Willa’s diary, detailing her scandalous events while also explaining different creatures and their beginning. It’s not. It’s like a dictionary/encyclopedia of the different creatures. In comparison to the previous books this was a SLOW read and so boring. After the previous book it makes it seem like she maybe hit a writers block but wanted to keep readers interested so she made this book. Way too boring to listen to as an audio book but may be better to physically read.
snoopdaloop's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
emiliedick's review against another edition
3.0
DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED THE 'BLOOD AND ASH' OR 'FLESH AND FIRE SERIES'! Many spoilers will be had.
That being said, this book gave some helpful tidbits about a lot of details from the books (like what an Ascension entails and historical lore). I would consider it more of a clarifying encyclopedia then a story, with a fun sprinkling of Miss Willa's diary entries.
That being said, this book gave some helpful tidbits about a lot of details from the books (like what an Ascension entails and historical lore). I would consider it more of a clarifying encyclopedia then a story, with a fun sprinkling of Miss Willa's diary entries.
amybosica's review against another edition
4.0
Diehard fans, this is the book you’ve been waiting for!
Visions of Flesh and Blood does a deep dive into the A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire world. This book provides readers with everything from maps to history, to an in-depth character guide, as well as never seen before short stories.
Visions of Flesh and Blood is an encyclopedia of goodness and a must-read for those wanting a deeper dive into the A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire series.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
Visions of Flesh and Blood does a deep dive into the A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire world. This book provides readers with everything from maps to history, to an in-depth character guide, as well as never seen before short stories.
Visions of Flesh and Blood is an encyclopedia of goodness and a must-read for those wanting a deeper dive into the A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire series.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
caitesworld's review against another edition
It was pretty repetitive of info in the rest of the series (which makes sense). I just couldn't get into (I wish it was her journal iykyk)
donutassassin93's review against another edition
1.0
So we get a Casteel recap book, now a compendium recap from Willa. In a row. What complete bullshit. This was boring and pointless. Only reason I even picked it up is because I preordered it without even really knowing what it was, now I can’t return it. Oh well.
erica_restjustfalls's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite aspects of the Blood and Ash / Flesh and Fire series is the world building; and with both series being so detail oriented, it can be difficult to remember it all. That’s why Visions of Flesh and Blood is a must-have for any fan of the series. Visions compiles all of the information in one convenient place, making it easier for readers to quickly look up info or to refresh their memory between releases.
Written from the perspective of fan-favorite character, Miss Willa, this compendium combines a history of the realms with character profiles, a glossary of terms and pronunciation guide, maps, character art, and entries from Miss Willa’s scandalous personal journals. In addition, Visions contains never before seen short stories/scenes, interviews with characters, letters, notes, memorable moments, and playlists.
I love how this compendium is formatted; it is obvious that a lot of care went into its compilation. What I love the most about Visions is how it reads. Instead of just providing a summation of people and places, Willa puts a piece of herself into the text, and the reader gets to experience it all through her Seer eyes, or vision if you will. She interjects commentary along with moments of reflection, and at times offers up some much-needed levity.
Visions is an absolute delight, and it is a book that I know I will come back to again and again!
Written from the perspective of fan-favorite character, Miss Willa, this compendium combines a history of the realms with character profiles, a glossary of terms and pronunciation guide, maps, character art, and entries from Miss Willa’s scandalous personal journals. In addition, Visions contains never before seen short stories/scenes, interviews with characters, letters, notes, memorable moments, and playlists.
I love how this compendium is formatted; it is obvious that a lot of care went into its compilation. What I love the most about Visions is how it reads. Instead of just providing a summation of people and places, Willa puts a piece of herself into the text, and the reader gets to experience it all through her Seer eyes, or vision if you will. She interjects commentary along with moments of reflection, and at times offers up some much-needed levity.
Visions is an absolute delight, and it is a book that I know I will come back to again and again!
kyrahowton11's review against another edition
3.0
Necessary recap but almost all recap. We'll written
brijackson's review against another edition
2.0
Ehhh... I did not originally plan to buy this book. But I heard there was a family tree and some other things that I thought I would be interested in. I was so wrong.
I don't know who told her that was a family tree, but they lied to her.
The drawings were meh. The one of Sera was the only one I actually liked. And OMG the one of Jadis... if you can't draw feet.. don't put it in a book to be published, WTH.
I did not care for Willa's POV. It was creepy. Every time she mentioned that she "liked seeing that part in a vision," I rolled my eyes so hard I think I saw my brain. And do you really need to BE with everyone you meet? I do not have any emotional attachment to Willa and do not care about her exploits.
I couldn't even read all of it. I skipped most of it. Although I read another review that said that Poppy's mom...Isbeth (who Willa calls Isbit*h cause she saw it in a vision) ...section was good, so I guess I need to see.
I liked the summary parts at times... but do we need to see every ones? I read like 5 and then skipped around. Read Sera and Ash's and that's about it.
Oh and the Draken Davina. She has blue eyes in the first Sera and Ash book, but I thought that was an JLA oversight. She double downed on it in this book. When she describes her it says blue eyes when the rest have red. I don't know why she is different. If she hadn't mentioned it again in this book, I would have thought it a writing mistake. So why are Davina's eyes blue?
I don't know who told her that was a family tree, but they lied to her.
The drawings were meh. The one of Sera was the only one I actually liked. And OMG the one of Jadis... if you can't draw feet.. don't put it in a book to be published, WTH.
I did not care for Willa's POV. It was creepy. Every time she mentioned that she "liked seeing that part in a vision," I rolled my eyes so hard I think I saw my brain. And do you really need to BE with everyone you meet? I do not have any emotional attachment to Willa and do not care about her exploits.
I couldn't even read all of it. I skipped most of it. Although I read another review that said that Poppy's mom...Isbeth (who Willa calls Isbit*h cause she saw it in a vision) ...section was good, so I guess I need to see.
I liked the summary parts at times... but do we need to see every ones? I read like 5 and then skipped around. Read Sera and Ash's and that's about it.
Oh and the Draken Davina. She has blue eyes in the first Sera and Ash book, but I thought that was an JLA oversight. She double downed on it in this book. When she describes her it says blue eyes when the rest have red. I don't know why she is different. If she hadn't mentioned it again in this book, I would have thought it a writing mistake. So why are Davina's eyes blue?