paulaks's Reviews (171)

I read this book now a year ago and I still remember that I had a blast reading it! There was something so addictive about this book and reading it in a time where the hype was there but no one hated on another's opinion. I didn't gave this book a rating back in 2021, but now in '22 I can confidentially say that it's a 4 star book. I see the flaws that get pointed out online but I formed my opinion and still believe that it has some important (+ some wrong and toxic) messages. I'm excited and nervous to see what will happen in the sequel and how these characters will turn out. 
If you haven't read this book yet give it a try, stay away from the media while reading it and make your own opinion. I think it was worth reading and I would do it again.  

Super interessante Erzählweise mit zwei Perspektiven die durch unterschiedlich gedruckte Schrift gekennzeichnet sind. Für ein Kinder / Jugend Fantasy Buch ziemlich anspruchsvoll mit einer sehr detaillierten Welt. Würde es trotzdem an jüngere Leser empfehlen! Nur 3 Sterne von mir, da dies das zweite Buch in einer Reihe ist, was mir erst ein Viertel im Buch aufgefallen ist, obwohl es am Buch keine Kennzeichnung dazu gab.

Etwas schwacher als die ersten beiden, trotdem hat es Spaß gemacht es zu lesen und definitiv ein re-read wert :) 

Loved the second book as much as the first!! A really underrated series in my opinion.

Well, an entertaining story with some plot but definitely a waste of potential on Lauren Asher's side. Her writing style was enjoyable but the story was way too long and predictable. The characters were fine but lacked in depth, especially the side characters. At the end I had some fun reading it but would I recommend it? Probably not.

In this book we follow a shocking, heartbreaking and inspiring story I'd recommend everyone who feels emotionally stable right now. This is not ideal for sensitive people and can lead to a depressive episode in your life really fast!

Aside from that I liked the optimistic way this was told which makes it more hopeful and "easy" for the reader. 
I decided to not give this book a rating because it feels wrong to me to rate a real story just like that. Overall definitely worth reading, so we can all be more grateful about how lucky we are to be born where and when we are right now. 

Update, two years later. 
Whilst I still believe that real stories shouldn't be rated, I have to give this 5 stars. The 5 stars are based on the impact this left on me. Whenever migration is discussed I immediately have to think of this story. Read it. Have empathy. With the reminder to only do that when are in a good mental state (if these topics affect you).