whatsheread's reviews
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Entertaining and yet very sad as Sloane has to find out/remember who she is. A fantastic reminder that life is messy and dangerous, but playing it safe is no life. Pure reading candy.

Wowza. A slow burn of a novel as Mr. Bacigalupi takes his time to build every element of this story. It feels very old-fashioned, a la Dickens, but well worth the effort and time it takes to read. Once the plot twists the first time, all you can do is sit back and marvel at the masterpiece that is NAVOLA. 

Accessible, easy reading but not simplistic that fuels an informative and sad story. There is so much tragedy layered over the years. Ms. Sullivan explores each element with gentleness but without hiding the harsh truths. An atmospheric story that stuns and impresses. 

Fantastic sequel that doesn't quite pick up where the first book ends. Even better, it ends with even more questions and sets up what should be a fantastic battle between two positions I never expected. Lots of emotionally-made decisions, which isn't always a great thing, but it certainly makes it impossible to predict what will happen next. 

Definitely kept me guessing until the end! Stella's job is fascinating, and I'd like to think it is a legit, oft-used position. The Barclay family is stereotypical, which makes the story even more interesting. The idea of manipulation throughout the story gives you a lot to think about.

I liked this sequel way more than the first book. Things don't come quite so easily to Quell. Both she & Jordan have to open their eyes and accept the truth of the Order. Fascinating cliff-hanger with new roles and one hell of a conundrum. Can't wait to see what happens next!

I only read four chapters, and all I can say is that it is a fantastic return to Marsyas Island. I forgot how much I love Lucy and Chauncy. A little older, but still so very endearing. I laughed. I got teary-eyed. I fell in love all over again and cannot wait to read the rest!

Decent sequel. Definitely room for a third book. Graphic sex scenes includes erotic asphyxiation and forms of SM to show how "evil" Grey is. A lot of hand-wringing by Willow with not a lot of plot as Willow spends most of the novel trying to figure out what she wants and who she can trust. 

I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. They story pulled me into Willow's revenge plot, and I really loved Gray's evilness. The ending took me by surprise as well. Not as spicy as I expected. In all, I want more. 

Fun, escapist, and sexy. Lachlan is the epitome of a Fae prince. Cate is every bit his equal in determination and bravery. It ended on a decent cliffhanger that makes me excited for the sequel.