I was disappointed. I admit it. It was fun enough, but it didn't feel like *much was happening* and the ending felt rushed. I really liked the first one, too, as you probably recall.
I'd read more by Hobson, and more in this setting with these characters, but it felt like a letdown. There just wasn't much plot.
I just read that if Hobson has her way, it'll be an extended series following the couple's children, grand children, and so on and so forth to present day, which is a really neat idea!
But yes, it does take the plot a little while to solidify itself here, doesn't it? And the ending was rushed.
Ooh! Didn't know it had come out. Methinks it might be time for an Amazon order (especially since Jacqueline Carey's latest Terre D'Ange book just was released in paperback too...).
Thanks for the review! I've seen a few reviews saying this one was weaker than the first book, and that it leans more towards the romance/chick-lit angle. I'm encouraged by your praise of the later parts of the book, and of Emily's development as a heroine. Looks like it's out in e-book form, so I'll plan to read it at some point this summer!
I finally read it! I don't think I liked this one as much as "The Native Star", but I still think it was worth reading. I liked learning more about Stanton and Emily's histories, though I kind of wish we could have heard more emotional/psychological details about Stanton's, instead of just bare facts.
Even after the plot got going, I felt like "The Hidden Goddess" was mostly a romance. At least, I felt like the whole book revolved around romantic love. I certainly don't think romance is a dirty word, but it's just not my favorite genre. I think my existing interest in reading about Emily and Stanton helped me get through the more 'girly' segments, though.
I think that they (and their descendants, if Hobson does write those sequels) still have a lot ahead of them. I would be really interested in seeing how this magical world develops towards modern day.
Once we got to Emily's family history, I stopped seeing the book primarily as a romance, though there's no doubt it's romantic fantasy. I'm really looking forward to seeing how later books play out!
I just finished this. I liked it, but not as much as the first - for some reason, Emily just irritated the hell out of me for most of the book. I can't really put my finger on why. I agree with you about the prologue, and I think that the whole book was too...melodramatic, I guess is the word. O NOES THE WHOLE WORLD IS GOING TO END UNLESS THE MELANCHOLY HERO SACRIFICES HIMSELF kind of thing.
I did enjoy the story, particularly learning more about both Emily's family history and Stanton's past. And Miss Jesczenka was definitely my favorite character.
I hear that if the series continues, it'll feature Emily's and Dreadnought's children, which I think would be cool. Do you think you could keep reading?
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I'd read more by Hobson, and more in this setting with these characters, but it felt like a letdown. There just wasn't much plot.
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But yes, it does take the plot a little while to solidify itself here, doesn't it? And the ending was rushed.
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Even after the plot got going, I felt like "The Hidden Goddess" was mostly a romance. At least, I felt like the whole book revolved around romantic love. I certainly don't think romance is a dirty word, but it's just not my favorite genre. I think my existing interest in reading about Emily and Stanton helped me get through the more 'girly' segments, though.
I think that they (and their descendants, if Hobson does write those sequels) still have a lot ahead of them. I would be really interested in seeing how this magical world develops towards modern day.
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I did enjoy the story, particularly learning more about both Emily's family history and Stanton's past. And Miss Jesczenka was definitely my favorite character.
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