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The Crow Rider
by Kalyn Josephson
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"The Crow Rider" by Kalyn Josephson picks up where the first one left off, with the gang fleeing on the boat while they plan their next move.
Unlike the first book, the pace of "The Crow Rider" was lacking. The first half of the novel was slow because it’s part montage of the places they visit to show off the Crow, part training montage, and part political alliances. However, the second half is much more action packed, with a good balance of fight scenes and non-action that made it a breeze to read.
In "The Crow Rider", Josephson shifts her focus away from Thia in order to develop the other characters. Through her perspective, the audience comes to understand them which imparts a richness into the story. Ericen stood out as he was unpredictable but incredibly entertaining, especially in his interactions with Kiva.
As for the plot, it was good but didn’t hold any surprises. It’s a plot I’ve read many times in fantasy novels, particularly in YA. I didn’t find it lacked in anything, however the last minute new magic curve-ball could have been explained better or mentioned earlier in the series.
Another well done aspect of the book was the romance. None of the relationships were forced or rushed, and I was surprised by the inclusion of an amicable break-up. Break-ups aren’t something that are seen often in YA, much less one where the participants saw the relationship wasn’t working and agreed they were better off as close friends.
However, this book’s biggest flaw is that it was, unfortunately, forgettable. I felt hyped while reading, especially the closer I got to the end — but little of it stayed with me in the days and weeks that followed.
All in all, I enjoyed "The Crow Rider" by Kalyn Josephson while I was reading it. It was a good conclusion to the series, I just wish it had been more memorable.
"The Crow Rider" by Kalyn Josephson picks up where the first one left off, with the gang fleeing on the boat while they plan their next move.
Unlike the first book, the pace of "The Crow Rider" was lacking. The first half of the novel was slow because it’s part montage of the places they visit to show off the Crow, part training montage, and part political alliances. However, the second half is much more action packed, with a good balance of fight scenes and non-action that made it a breeze to read.
In "The Crow Rider", Josephson shifts her focus away from Thia in order to develop the other characters. Through her perspective, the audience comes to understand them which imparts a richness into the story. Ericen stood out as he was unpredictable but incredibly entertaining, especially in his interactions with Kiva.
As for the plot, it was good but didn’t hold any surprises. It’s a plot I’ve read many times in fantasy novels, particularly in YA. I didn’t find it lacked in anything, however the last minute new magic curve-ball could have been explained better or mentioned earlier in the series.
Another well done aspect of the book was the romance. None of the relationships were forced or rushed, and I was surprised by the inclusion of an amicable break-up. Break-ups aren’t something that are seen often in YA, much less one where the participants saw the relationship wasn’t working and agreed they were better off as close friends.
However, this book’s biggest flaw is that it was, unfortunately, forgettable. I felt hyped while reading, especially the closer I got to the end — but little of it stayed with me in the days and weeks that followed.
All in all, I enjoyed "The Crow Rider" by Kalyn Josephson while I was reading it. It was a good conclusion to the series, I just wish it had been more memorable.