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Shadowrun Novels #2
Shadowrun Legends: Choose Your Enemies Carefully:
When Magic Returns to the Earth its power calls Sam Verner. As Sam searches for his sister through the slick and scary streets of 2050, his quest leads him across the ocean to England, where druids rule the streets...and the throne. But all is not what it seems, and Sam and his new shadow friends are plunged into a maze of madness on the trail of destruction.
Only when Sam accepts his destiny as a shaman can he embrace the power he needs. But what waits for him in the final confrontation of technology and human flesh is a secret much darker than anything he knew lay waiting in the shadows...
Only when Sam accepts his destiny as a shaman can he embrace the power he needs. But what waits for him in the final confrontation of technology and human flesh is a secret much darker than anything he knew lay waiting in the shadows...
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1991
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February 24, 2019
-Más ambicioso, más farragoso.-
Género. Ciencia ficción (desde premisas de Fantasía, claro).
Lo que nos cuenta. En el libro Escoge con cuidado a tus enemigos (publicación original: Choose Your Enemies Carefully, 1991), Sam Verner y su grupo trabajan en una misión corporativa mediante un intermediario; aunque tiene un desenlace algo particular, el intermediario ofrece un nuevo trabajo que permite a Sam descubrir que tal vez su hermana, Janice, esté viva y localizable. Los acontecimientos harán viajar al grupo hasta Gran Bretaña, donde los druidas son la fuerza dominante. Segundo libro de la trilogía Los secretos del poder.
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Género. Ciencia ficción (desde premisas de Fantasía, claro).
Lo que nos cuenta. En el libro Escoge con cuidado a tus enemigos (publicación original: Choose Your Enemies Carefully, 1991), Sam Verner y su grupo trabajan en una misión corporativa mediante un intermediario; aunque tiene un desenlace algo particular, el intermediario ofrece un nuevo trabajo que permite a Sam descubrir que tal vez su hermana, Janice, esté viva y localizable. Los acontecimientos harán viajar al grupo hasta Gran Bretaña, donde los druidas son la fuerza dominante. Segundo libro de la trilogía Los secretos del poder.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
https://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com...
January 12, 2020
From a purely technical point of view this book is one or two stars but books aren't just the words on the page and are more than the sum of their parts. They are also memory, imagination and a portal to a forgotten never existing idyllic past, pure nostalgia.
This is what this book is for me. It's not a good book by anyone's definition but it's a good one to me. As a very young man, I identified with Sam Verner, the dog shaman, in this book and too an extent still do and while I'm more jaded now the fact that I even remotely still identify with the paladin ideal makes me happy. And so that alone was worth me reading this book
I reread this because I remembered it fondly when it first came out long before Goodreads or hell the internet as we know it and as a nostalgia piece it did its job. From any other matrix it's not a good book. If you have no connection to this book then there are a thousand better fantasy books out their, go pick up one of those. This book is not for you.
This is what this book is for me. It's not a good book by anyone's definition but it's a good one to me. As a very young man, I identified with Sam Verner, the dog shaman, in this book and too an extent still do and while I'm more jaded now the fact that I even remotely still identify with the paladin ideal makes me happy. And so that alone was worth me reading this book
I reread this because I remembered it fondly when it first came out long before Goodreads or hell the internet as we know it and as a nostalgia piece it did its job. From any other matrix it's not a good book. If you have no connection to this book then there are a thousand better fantasy books out their, go pick up one of those. This book is not for you.
July 23, 2017
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I honestly regret not reading these books sooner. They are filled with twists and turns that I rarely see coming.
I honestly regret not reading these books sooner. They are filled with twists and turns that I rarely see coming.
March 28, 2025
I have issues with this book. The quality of the writing, not the plot, made this hard to read. There were many instances where he could have shown and not told us what was going on, to describe in detail the surroundings, to bring to life the dark and gritty world of Shadowrun, of metroplex Bristol, but everything seemed so surface level. I also have issues with the flowery words and metaphors the author added this writing. It's Shadowrun, not a fantasy novel and I felt that this hurt the storytelling more than it aided it, when it did.
What I did notice though, was that the author knew how to start a chapter, and was great at finishing them, therefore the shortest chapters (kept to a page or two, or three) were a true joy to read. And there were some twists that even I didn't see coming, which had me actually saying "What?!" out loud. And to be fair, near the end of the book (Chapters 26 and onward, I believe), I had a lot less complaints about the quality of the writing. Seems like the author hit his stride.
Now, I started reading this because I had read/heard that this was a good way to get into the Shadowrun fiction, but I have to admit, but book Shadowrun: Shadowplay, to me follows a similar arc (a newcomer to the shadows learns that he is a Shaman, with some Decker action, and some violent action) and was simply better written. It described the dingy, dirty atmosphere, it described to me the smells and the sounds, and the fears. If you can get your hands on it, I'd read that instead.
Now, this is the second book in a trilogy, and I'm a lorehound, and am curious as to how the plot will develop in the third book, and how the author will wrap everything up, but if you're thinking about starting Shadowrun with this trilogy I'd recommend that you pass. There are better books.
What I did notice though, was that the author knew how to start a chapter, and was great at finishing them, therefore the shortest chapters (kept to a page or two, or three) were a true joy to read. And there were some twists that even I didn't see coming, which had me actually saying "What?!" out loud. And to be fair, near the end of the book (Chapters 26 and onward, I believe), I had a lot less complaints about the quality of the writing. Seems like the author hit his stride.
Now, I started reading this because I had read/heard that this was a good way to get into the Shadowrun fiction, but I have to admit, but book Shadowrun: Shadowplay, to me follows a similar arc (a newcomer to the shadows learns that he is a Shaman, with some Decker action, and some violent action) and was simply better written. It described the dingy, dirty atmosphere, it described to me the smells and the sounds, and the fears. If you can get your hands on it, I'd read that instead.
Now, this is the second book in a trilogy, and I'm a lorehound, and am curious as to how the plot will develop in the third book, and how the author will wrap everything up, but if you're thinking about starting Shadowrun with this trilogy I'd recommend that you pass. There are better books.
January 25, 2021
I enjoyed reading this volume more that the first. However, like with the first volume, the story differed greatly from what I could scarcely remember from my first reading many years ago, and like many others I felt pure nostalgia while reading. It was also well-written in comparison to the first volume.
The story is nothing beyond the ordinary; and I particularly enjoyed how the final confrontation turned out to be . However, the reader is introduced into other new elements in the universe such as druidic magic, new metatypes, and other forms of power-play that exist separately from the typical megacorporate rivalries. Reading this only made me interested in learning more of the Shadowrun universe, and I appreciate how diverse it is.
The story is nothing beyond the ordinary; and I particularly enjoyed how the final confrontation turned out to be . However, the reader is introduced into other new elements in the universe such as druidic magic, new metatypes, and other forms of power-play that exist separately from the typical megacorporate rivalries. Reading this only made me interested in learning more of the Shadowrun universe, and I appreciate how diverse it is.
December 6, 2022
I really like the Shadowrun world.
November 27, 2018
Phew, this was a more difficult read than I remembered. Sam Verner is an annoying character, I had forgotten about that or not experienced it that way on my first read, 25 or so years ago. He feels very much like a self-righteous, "holier than thou" asshole. I know that the author tried to not have him be like that, but I still feel that way. His support characters, however, are what I am looking for in Shadowrun books. I love the Dodger and Hart, Willie is fun too, although her role is sadly very small.
The story itself was nice, the stakes certainly were high. There was sufficient tech-y action too. But overall I had to downgrade my rating from 4 to 3 stars.
The story itself was nice, the stakes certainly were high. There was sufficient tech-y action too. But overall I had to downgrade my rating from 4 to 3 stars.
August 3, 2018
Almost 20 years since I first read this series and its refreshingly new and comfortably familiar. Robert jas a great sryle and an easy rhythm to his books and love the Shadowrun setting.
February 10, 2025
The second book of the trilogy. As good as the first novel, and I am looking forward to finishing the trilogy.
July 6, 2021
Dystopian nights, rainswept streets, smouldering elvenfolk...
Much like the first book there is quite a world to be found both within and between the lines here but it often feels underserved by the prose and the stock characterisation. The world itself is replete with all the cyberpunk tropes you'd expect but I can abide by this given it's early 90's publication.
The second part of the trilogy can often arrive with much expectation upon it's shoulders. In this case the tale of intrigue both corporate and 'druidic' bears the weight somewhat unevenly. It moves along at a decent pace to be sure, both doing its own thing as well as drawing out the threads from the previous tale. However it falters with a main character that remains a little underdeveloped for my taste with a supporting cast that stands lukewarm, one or two exceptions notwithstanding.
It's good enough to make me try the third effort of the trilogy but that's not a glowing recommendation. It's a fascinating mashup of a world but the page to page experience never excels itself.
Overall I think it's best viewed as part two of a decent primer on this world. It's rather more enjoyable in that regard than it is as a tale of clandestine intrigue, the nature of humanity and magical spycraft.
Much like the first book there is quite a world to be found both within and between the lines here but it often feels underserved by the prose and the stock characterisation. The world itself is replete with all the cyberpunk tropes you'd expect but I can abide by this given it's early 90's publication.
The second part of the trilogy can often arrive with much expectation upon it's shoulders. In this case the tale of intrigue both corporate and 'druidic' bears the weight somewhat unevenly. It moves along at a decent pace to be sure, both doing its own thing as well as drawing out the threads from the previous tale. However it falters with a main character that remains a little underdeveloped for my taste with a supporting cast that stands lukewarm, one or two exceptions notwithstanding.
It's good enough to make me try the third effort of the trilogy but that's not a glowing recommendation. It's a fascinating mashup of a world but the page to page experience never excels itself.
Overall I think it's best viewed as part two of a decent primer on this world. It's rather more enjoyable in that regard than it is as a tale of clandestine intrigue, the nature of humanity and magical spycraft.
November 17, 2023
I don't know if it's the world or Charrette's writing, but man. I have this method of reading books, and it's to go about 20/25% in one (depending on size), then switch to another. This way no book ever feels like a 'slog,' even in slower parts, but it's enough so that it's not like switching after just one chapter. When I do this with Shadowrun, it seems like when I come back I am CLUELESS as to what's going on.
There were reveals in the last few chapters that I'm honestly not sure were meant to be twists, or if I had just forgotten those pieces of information. Characters seem to show up and I have no clue who they are or when they joined the tale (Willie? Who's apparently a girl - I could NEVER remember this). I had this issue with the first book (I'm still convinced a character who had multiple names was killed off, then just showed up a few chapters later in the first one ...). Is it just me?
Still, overall I find the world interesting, and the little hints to something bigger happening out there (the AI that keeps showing up, especially) intriguing enough to keep going.
There were reveals in the last few chapters that I'm honestly not sure were meant to be twists, or if I had just forgotten those pieces of information. Characters seem to show up and I have no clue who they are or when they joined the tale (Willie? Who's apparently a girl - I could NEVER remember this). I had this issue with the first book (I'm still convinced a character who had multiple names was killed off, then just showed up a few chapters later in the first one ...). Is it just me?
Still, overall I find the world interesting, and the little hints to something bigger happening out there (the AI that keeps showing up, especially) intriguing enough to keep going.
February 29, 2024
This is probably the weakest Shadowrun book I have ever read. However even a bad filet mignon is still a filet mignon (hence the 3-star rating). I had already read the 1st book in this trilogy and LOVED it. Vol. 2 really missed the mark! Instead of using characters in the 1st book the love interest came outta nowhere. It was decent, but a whole new character was introduced. Y use Sydney when Scarlett is right here!!?? Anyway the plot was convoluted and boring. I drifted almost throughout this book.
Despite this, Shadowrun novels are better than most sci-fi/fantasy stuff. Despite its flaws Choose Your Enemies Carefully does action, and main character development VERY well. Even though I did not like the "new" girl, her story was told with skill and interest. Read this ONLY if u already read Vol. 1 or U LOVE Shadowrun books.=)
Despite this, Shadowrun novels are better than most sci-fi/fantasy stuff. Despite its flaws Choose Your Enemies Carefully does action, and main character development VERY well. Even though I did not like the "new" girl, her story was told with skill and interest. Read this ONLY if u already read Vol. 1 or U LOVE Shadowrun books.=)
May 4, 2014
Shadowrun and the rise of the mega-corporation
4 May 2014
I really did like the Shadowrun Universe - it was new and it was different. While it was not the first game that merged magic with technology most of the other games that did so were either set in a post apocalyptic world (such as Gamma World and Rifts) or were just plain stupid (though the one example that does come to mind I simply cannot remember the name). However Shadowrun is a cyberpunk world, a world of big cities and commerce, a world that had changed but in many cases is still very much the same. With Shadowrun I could turn my favourite Hollywood action movies (Terminator II comes to mind) into adventures in this world without too much difficulty.
This book is set in London, and the England of 2050 is a land pretty much covered with houses (though I have recently been to England and it really does not look like that, though I sometimes wonder if people underestimate the size of the Earth) and is ruled by the Druids. They still have a king, but when I was running Shadowrun games, I had a different England story which that involved the king becoming an orc which gave rise to a lot of political intrigue where the PCs had to uncover a plot to remove him from the throne - a plot involving republicans and people who simply do not like orcs.
In many ways Shadowrun is very much ahead of its time. It is not the idea that magic has entered the world, though over the past 20 years I do notice that us Westerners are developing a more spiritual outlook to our lives (and while I do believe in magic, I believe that it is very subtle, much like sympathetic magic – look it up on Wikipedia). However, it is the idea of the Matrix, cyberware, and the mega-corporations that are strangely prescient of our modern times. I will look at each of these as I review the other books in the series, but in this instance I will explore the nature of the Mega-Corporation.
When the original book indicates that the years 1990 to 2010 resulted in the rise of the mega-corporation as a political entity, it is almost mind boggling how true they are. I remember speaking to a friend in the early 90s who indicated that the only true mega-corporation would be the Rand Corporation. How much as changed (though in many cases it has stayed very much the same). Corporations have always wielded influence, and in reality, the first true mega-corporation would have been the British East India Company (though that operated under charter from the British Government). Now however it is difficult not to look and see a mega-corporation with in spitting distance, though not all of them are easily seen from the shop front.
The power of the corporation today is that they can operate like their own countries. The concept of extra-territoriality exists, which is where the national law does not operate in areas owned by the corporation. We do currently have private property laws which mean that a shopping centre (Westfield) can dictate what the customers see and do when they enter their malls. By stepping into a shopping centre these days you are stepping into a different world were different laws apply. However, we go over to developing countries (such as Indonesia) and we have export processing zones. While they are on Indonesian soil, they do not come under Indonesian law, they do not pay taxes, have no fair work or safety laws, and the authorities are not permitted on the land without an invitation even if a crime has been committed.
In many ways even in some developed countries the influence that corporations have on government is in immense. Australia is indeed a lucky country in that there are strong sets of regulations, and while corporations may object to the introduction of fair work and workplace safety laws, they are forced to accept it if they want to do business in Australia, and while Australia may have a small population, we have things that they want, and we have a population with money, so if they want our money, they have to play by our rules (though this is starting to change, especially with Big Ears stating that Australia is open for business).
However, consider that there are at least two Australian companies (News Ltd and BHP) that have risen to the status of mega-corporation. BHP is Australia's biggest company by market capitalisation, and operates pretty much everywhere in the world. While it may be small compared to Xstrata (Swiss) or Vale (Brazil) they are still a massive company that can wield a tremendous amount of power. News Ltd, probably known better as Fox, was actually born in my hometown (Adelaide), and the owner, Rupert Murdoch, has risen to become one of the most powerful media moguls in the world.
In this way I find Shadowrun to be very good: it was warning us of the dangers that can come about by giving corporations unfettered authority (something which they do not have). While the US government is pretty impotent when it comes to regulating companies (if you put through a law that is needed, they object, and we quickly find it repealed, however it will take huge protests from the population to get a law we like passed). However America is blinded by the principle that we are all responsible for our own destiny though if a bank deceives you into taking out a loan that you cannot afford, it is not the banks fault, they are a mindless, soulless, entity providing a service; rather it is the consumer's fault because they should have been more alert in how that interacted with the company. Once again, Australia has a Trade Practices Act that is rigorously enforced.
4 May 2014
I really did like the Shadowrun Universe - it was new and it was different. While it was not the first game that merged magic with technology most of the other games that did so were either set in a post apocalyptic world (such as Gamma World and Rifts) or were just plain stupid (though the one example that does come to mind I simply cannot remember the name). However Shadowrun is a cyberpunk world, a world of big cities and commerce, a world that had changed but in many cases is still very much the same. With Shadowrun I could turn my favourite Hollywood action movies (Terminator II comes to mind) into adventures in this world without too much difficulty.
This book is set in London, and the England of 2050 is a land pretty much covered with houses (though I have recently been to England and it really does not look like that, though I sometimes wonder if people underestimate the size of the Earth) and is ruled by the Druids. They still have a king, but when I was running Shadowrun games, I had a different England story which that involved the king becoming an orc which gave rise to a lot of political intrigue where the PCs had to uncover a plot to remove him from the throne - a plot involving republicans and people who simply do not like orcs.
In many ways Shadowrun is very much ahead of its time. It is not the idea that magic has entered the world, though over the past 20 years I do notice that us Westerners are developing a more spiritual outlook to our lives (and while I do believe in magic, I believe that it is very subtle, much like sympathetic magic – look it up on Wikipedia). However, it is the idea of the Matrix, cyberware, and the mega-corporations that are strangely prescient of our modern times. I will look at each of these as I review the other books in the series, but in this instance I will explore the nature of the Mega-Corporation.
When the original book indicates that the years 1990 to 2010 resulted in the rise of the mega-corporation as a political entity, it is almost mind boggling how true they are. I remember speaking to a friend in the early 90s who indicated that the only true mega-corporation would be the Rand Corporation. How much as changed (though in many cases it has stayed very much the same). Corporations have always wielded influence, and in reality, the first true mega-corporation would have been the British East India Company (though that operated under charter from the British Government). Now however it is difficult not to look and see a mega-corporation with in spitting distance, though not all of them are easily seen from the shop front.
The power of the corporation today is that they can operate like their own countries. The concept of extra-territoriality exists, which is where the national law does not operate in areas owned by the corporation. We do currently have private property laws which mean that a shopping centre (Westfield) can dictate what the customers see and do when they enter their malls. By stepping into a shopping centre these days you are stepping into a different world were different laws apply. However, we go over to developing countries (such as Indonesia) and we have export processing zones. While they are on Indonesian soil, they do not come under Indonesian law, they do not pay taxes, have no fair work or safety laws, and the authorities are not permitted on the land without an invitation even if a crime has been committed.
In many ways even in some developed countries the influence that corporations have on government is in immense. Australia is indeed a lucky country in that there are strong sets of regulations, and while corporations may object to the introduction of fair work and workplace safety laws, they are forced to accept it if they want to do business in Australia, and while Australia may have a small population, we have things that they want, and we have a population with money, so if they want our money, they have to play by our rules (though this is starting to change, especially with Big Ears stating that Australia is open for business).
However, consider that there are at least two Australian companies (News Ltd and BHP) that have risen to the status of mega-corporation. BHP is Australia's biggest company by market capitalisation, and operates pretty much everywhere in the world. While it may be small compared to Xstrata (Swiss) or Vale (Brazil) they are still a massive company that can wield a tremendous amount of power. News Ltd, probably known better as Fox, was actually born in my hometown (Adelaide), and the owner, Rupert Murdoch, has risen to become one of the most powerful media moguls in the world.
In this way I find Shadowrun to be very good: it was warning us of the dangers that can come about by giving corporations unfettered authority (something which they do not have). While the US government is pretty impotent when it comes to regulating companies (if you put through a law that is needed, they object, and we quickly find it repealed, however it will take huge protests from the population to get a law we like passed). However America is blinded by the principle that we are all responsible for our own destiny though if a bank deceives you into taking out a loan that you cannot afford, it is not the banks fault, they are a mindless, soulless, entity providing a service; rather it is the consumer's fault because they should have been more alert in how that interacted with the company. Once again, Australia has a Trade Practices Act that is rigorously enforced.
December 23, 2024
The second book in the trilogy and I still love it as much as the first! The author brings in more elements of this strange world mixing science and fantasy, which builds the characters from the first book allowing them to grow as the story develops. He then adds new elements as the story line develops taking the story across the world showing a place, where the rich continue to grow and the poor and outcaste die further.
Overall its a fast action book, with lots of twists and turns. When you think that you are going off in one direction you suddenly end up going in another direction totally different direction. As for the ending, well you will just have to read it to find that!
Overall its a fast action book, with lots of twists and turns. When you think that you are going off in one direction you suddenly end up going in another direction totally different direction. As for the ending, well you will just have to read it to find that!
April 15, 2019
I like this series of books. If you are familiar with the world of Shadowrun than you know that there are myriad possible ways to spin a tale among the dirty streets of this futurescape. It has taken me a while to read this particular installment into the "Secrets of Power" because I did not find myself as invested in the story this time around. I will continue to pick up tattered copies in the series whenever I can with the hopes that this book is maybe the least absorbing offering in the set. I did not hate this book, I give it three stars.
May 3, 2022
While I found the previous installment relatively enjoyable I can not say the same for this one. I'm more concerned about when the chapter will end than in the story, finding myself skipping entire chunks of text. Therefore this book is a DNF. It is difficult to say exactly why I dislike this one but part of it probably that I'm not keen on the protagonist. The dynamic and vibe of the story are also a degree different since Twist is no longer unfamiliar with the new world he stepped into.
March 18, 2020
This is my third Shadowrun novel. This one was strange. The world was really vague compared to the first Shadowrun novel, *Never Deal With a Dragon.* I enjoy the Seattle setting better. The 6th world England/Ireland setting wasn’t fully realized. Also, the villain was really hard to understand. The protagonist’s motivation was vague as well. I’m glad I read it and will read more Shadowrun novels.
March 4, 2023
A great addition in the secrets of power series that I did not regret reading. It continues the first book "Never deal with a dragon" and it does a fantastic job, succeeding at the same things as the first book. The story is interesting, this time exploring the elven parts of America and the characters are awesome as always.
May 6, 2024
Book 2 of a trilogy, and as such, character development, and get your heroes into a tough spot to resolve for book 3. We do learn more about Sam's sister Janice, which is good, and there are hints at other old characters coming back in the future.
They are fun books and how can you go wrong with a massive ebook pack?
They are fun books and how can you go wrong with a massive ebook pack?
March 30, 2019
Whoa, yes! This is my kind of cyberpunk grim-dark future sci-fi. Every character takes a hit and some even die. The story takes some big changes in each of the books, but it's easy to follow. Looking forward to the 3rd book now.
March 19, 2021
Good read
Good story the main "hero" can be a lot stupid and ignorant at time but he pulls it out at the end like all hero's like him does. I was happy with it and felt satisfied when done and looking forward to the next book
Good story the main "hero" can be a lot stupid and ignorant at time but he pulls it out at the end like all hero's like him does. I was happy with it and felt satisfied when done and looking forward to the next book
May 30, 2021
I liked this one quite a bit more than the first. Easier for me to follow than the first and nice to be more familiar with all of the characters. Action packed along with protagonist self discovery. Steamy scale 1 of 5 (Audible)
May 13, 2023
It starts out at a good pass but about the last 10 chapters, the author starts to go at a faster pass, chapters jump parts we most assume. Like the author was in a hurry at the end. Not a bad book, but wish it was a bit slower at the end.
June 11, 2023
It's a fairly standard Shadowrun novel! A great cyberpunk science fantasy adventure romp with a colorful cast of characters and locales beyond Seattle. This is part 2 of a series, but I was able to follow along very well without having read the first book, so props to the author for that! While the book does come to a satisfying conclusion, it also manages to set up for the next book. Looking forward to it!
May 8, 2024
Samuel Verner is now completely out of the corporate world and fully into the shadows. More of the Shadowrun world is introduced, which was interesting, and the family connection is brought back. I'm curious to see what happens in the third volume.
March 30, 2025
Theres some great moments in here, but they are trapped inside a book that also has a lot of interminable chapters that meander along. Many sequences are ultimately of little to no relevance- captures and escapes that come straight from a 1970s tv show filling a schedule.
June 5, 2017
Not as good as the first book in my opinion, but still enjoyable pulpy sci fi.
August 15, 2018
It can be a bit contrived at times but it’s pretty fun. Goes in directions you wouldn’t expect. A bit better overall than the first.
June 2, 2019
Starts strong, gets a bit lost, then never really recovers.
August 18, 2020
I loved the first book in this trilogy, but this one felt disjointed--sometimes I felt like I'd missed pages somewhere connecting events. It was still enjoyable, but not as easily binge-readable.
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