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suzie1eizus's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
jrkrell's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this much better than the first in the series. I thought the characters were better developed and that the desert cultures were well laid out. I also like the thoughtful treatment of war and the disgust of killing.
secondhandreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Definitely leans more YA than the previous series. And I don't love the repeating of the "southern dark-skinned people are murderous warmongers" trope, even if it is plot explained. That said, it's still good fun and fantasy - a good listen for during work.
aleedye's review against another edition
3.0
Hard to finish and not very compelling. I feel like the characters could have been developed more and there was just a lot of talking and explaining with not very much going on. A lot of thoughts and ideas where repeated over and over.
kellan_writes's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say, while I still love the world, and the story is good, I felt like I really enjoyed the first trilogy much more. The tale of Tyr and Harrier stalls in places, quite a bit and yet in places it can also feel a bit rushed. They're not bad, and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of either authors. I just feel like the story's pacing should have been more consistent.
bookarian's review against another edition
4.0
Don't try reading this without having read the first book. It's the transition piece of the story between the first book and the last. If you like the complex fantasy race relations in Tolkien or Eragon, you'll like this universe. Phoenix Endangered is book 2 of the second series.
timlucier's review against another edition
3.0
Better than the first book.
I really enjoyed Shiara and the parts of the story that focus on her and her clan. This series just doesn't grab me the way the previous one did, but it's good enough to continue and find out what happens.
This is a tired, late night review.
I really enjoyed Shiara and the parts of the story that focus on her and her clan. This series just doesn't grab me the way the previous one did, but it's good enough to continue and find out what happens.
This is a tired, late night review.
the_primordial_pands's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
katmarhan's review against another edition
4.0
8/10
This is an entertaining, rather traditional fantasy, book 2 in a series. Enough action to move the plot forward, enough humor to offset the bleakness of certain events, and enough heart to offset the recurring fantasy cliches.
This is an entertaining, rather traditional fantasy, book 2 in a series. Enough action to move the plot forward, enough humor to offset the bleakness of certain events, and enough heart to offset the recurring fantasy cliches.
jaxboiler's review against another edition
2.0
I finished this book over the weekend. It was pretty good. It did keep me entertained for the most part and I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the final book.