Name: La passe-miroir (Livre 2) - Les Disparus du Clairdelune
Rating: 4.379032258064516 (186 reviews)
ISBN: 9782075081757

Christelle Dabos

Lauréate du Concours du premier roman organisé par Gallimard Jeunesse, RTL et Télérama, Christelle Dabos confirme dans ce deuxième tome un talent hors du commun. Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire 2016.

La passe-miroir (Livre 2) - Les Disparus du Clairdelune

Thorn e il suo modo tenero di ottenere fiducia 🥺

Elisa Ulliana

Se in futuro avrete ancora dubbi su di me, leggetelo

Più aveva il cuore gonfio e più le si svuotava la testa

Nella sua indifferenza era capace di una crudeltà che mi faceva paura. Sapeva anche mostrarsi dolce, e l'ho amato come non ho mai amato nessuno.

Ha paura di diventare quello che ci si aspetta da lui e ha paura anche di non diventarlo mai. 

«Non credo nella fortuna e neanche nel destino» dichiarò. «Mi fido solo della scienza delle probabilità. Ho studiato statistica, analisi combinatoria, funzione di massa, variabili aleatorie, e non mi hanno mai riservato sorprese. Sembra che non vi rendiate conto dell’effetto destabilizzante che una come voi può produrre in uno come me»

Volume 2 of The Mirror Visitor Quartet When our heroine Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight. Now that her powers—and the threat they present to the secretive denizens of this new world—are known to all, she is forced to reveal the nefarious plots that have been brewing beneath the golden rafters of Citaceleste and to throw herself into the political machinations of the Pole. In this perilous situation, the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic fiance ́. As one after another influential courtier vanishes in suspicious circumstances, Ophelia again finds herself unintentionally implicated in an investigation that will lead her to see beyond Pole’s many illusions to the heart of the formidable truth.

The Mirror Visitor Book 2

The Missing of Clairdelune

Whimsical, vivid, and impossible to put down. Someone described this series as a steampunk Pride and Prejudice, which I couldn't agree with more. Dabos' writing is incredibly unique, from the in-depth world building to every amazing character. This second book in particular has a mystery that is both thrilling and engaging. 

Something I truly love about this series is how the characters feel very real, even with their powers. The main character especially stands out to me as a female character who defies tropes at every turn. 

Ophelia is a young woman who is stubborn, opinionated, and resilient. She isn't saved by heroes, she doesn't swoon at her "Duke of the North" type love interest, and she isn't written to be a perfect self insert type girl. In fact, she is usually injured in some way and often described as looking disheveled and unattractive. 

Would recommend this series to anyone and everyone.

Medora Sparkman

Whimsical, vivid, and impossible to put down. Someone described this series as a steampunk Pride and Prejudice, which I couldn't agree with more. Dabos' writing is incredibly unique, from the in-depth world building to every amazing character. This second book in particular has a mystery that is both thrilling and engaging. 

Something I truly love about this series is how the characters feel very real, even with their powers. The main character especially stands out to me as a female character who defies tropes at every turn. 

Ophelia is a young woman who is stubborn, opinionated, and resilient. She isn't saved by heroes, she doesn't swoon at her "Duke of the North" type love interest, and she isn't written to be a perfect self insert type girl. In fact, she is usually injured in some way and often described as looking disheveled and unattractive. 

Would recommend this series to anyone and everyone.

Secondo volume della saga dell’Attraversaspecchi (dopo il primo, Fidanzati dell’inverno), Gli scomparsi di Chiardiluna trascina il lettore in una girandola di emozioni lasciandolo, alla fine, con una voglia matta di leggere il terzo volume. Sulla gelida arca del Polo, dove Ofelia è stata sbattuta dalle Decane perché sposi suo malgrado il nobile Thorn, il caldo è soffocante. Ma è soltanto una delle illusioni provocate dalla casta dominante dell’arca, i Miraggi, in grado di produrre giungle sospese in aria, mari sconfinati all’interno di palazzi e vestiti di farfalle svolazzanti. A Città-cielo, capitale del Polo, Ofelia viene presentata al sire Faruk, il gigantesco spirito di famiglia bianco come la neve e completamente privo di memoria, che spera nelle doti di lettrice di Ofelia per svelare i misteri contenuti nel Libro, un documento enigmatico che nei secoli ha causato la pazzia o la morte degli incauti che si sono cimentati a decifrarlo. Per Ofelia è l’inizio di una serie di avventure e disavventure in cui, con il solo aiuto di una guardia del corpo invisibile, dovrà difendersi dagli attacchi a tradimento dei decaduti e dalle trappole mortali dei Miraggi. È la prima a stupirsi quando si rende conto che sta rischiando la pelle e investendo tutte le sue energie nell’indagine solo per amore di Thorn, l’uomo che credeva di odiare più di chiunque al mondo. Sennonché Thorn è scomparso... Una saga per chi ha amato... Philip Pullman, la sua fantasia e le sue atmosfere. Twilight per la storia d’amore tra un uomo misterioso e tormentato, ma capace di profonde passioni, e una ragazza apparentemente impacciata, ma piena di risorse. Hunger Games per le incredibili avventure e per l’azione politica dei protagonisti che vogliono rovesciare un sistema di potere. Harry Potter per la ricchezza e l’articolazione del suo magico mondo.

Gli scomparsi di Chiardiluna. L'Attraversaspecchi - 2

Melissa Cometto

Secondo capitolo della saga dell’attraversaspecchi. Direi che abbiamo fatto un bel salto in avanti!! Libro molto più dinamico e coinvolgente, poi i complotti, RAGA I COMPLOTTI!! Non ci si può assolutamente fidare di nessuno! NIENTE È COME SEMBRA, NESSUNO È AFFIDABILE. Un colpo di scena dietro l’altro, intrighi, inganni politici e non. Inizialmente può sembrare strano e confuso, ma credetemi che uscirete dalla nebbia del dubbio man mano che entrerete più in profondità nella rete degli intrighi. Questo secondo capitolo mi ha rapita, ciò che non riuscivo a capire dei personaggi nel primo libro diventa via via più chiaro in questo secondo volume e devo dire che sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa da alcune rivelazioni… Io sottonissima per Thorn ed Ofelia, i miei patatini belli che manco a pagare riescono a darmi uno slow-burn, quick-burn, any-burn degno di essere chiamato tale, ma fa niente, glielo perdono perchè li amo così come sono! “Ofelia contemplò l’oscurità calda contro cui stava rannicchiata, e in quell’istante seppe con certezza assoluta quale fosse il suo posto. Non era il Polo né Anima. Era il punto preciso in cui si trovava in quel momento. A fianco di Thorn.” Se deciderete di intraprendere questo viaggio fra le arche, aspettatevi l’inaspettabile e ne vedrete delle belle!

Ophelia has become Vice-storyteller to Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of the Pole. Now that her powers - and the threat they present - are known to all, she is forced to reveal the nefarious plots that have been brewing in Citaceleste and to throw herself into the political machinations of the Pole. In this perilous situation, the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic fiance. As one after another influential courtier vanishes in suspicious circumstances, Ophelia again finds herself unintentionally implicated in an investigation that will lead her to see beyond the Pole's many illusions to the heat of the formidable truth.

An enjoyment to read. Am I confused the whole time? Yes, I am. Do I care? No, I don't. 

I love the slowburn between Thorn and Ophelia. And I am along for the ride. I want to keep reading and learn what adventures they go through!

Joan 

An enjoyment to read. Am I confused the whole time? Yes, I am. Do I care? No, I don't. 

I love the slowburn between Thorn and Ophelia. And I am along for the ride. I want to keep reading and learn what adventures they go through!

nany

superb, fantastic, showstopping!! im in love with this world and wholly invested in all the characters of this novel, as numerous as they are. so incredibly rich and exciting, i can’t wait for the 3rd book to arrive!

rin 🐇

Absolutely amazing! Was on the edge of my seat for the better part of half of the book. 

Shai

Wow. Genuinely haven’t been hooked on a series like this in years. So, so well written and the world building is amazing. Well thought out, too. I genuinely just stayed up all night to finish reading this book, that’s how good it is. Loving the slow burn!!!! Giggling, kicking my feet like a school girl at them. Also, Ophelia and Thorn are definitely autistic (if not just coded that way), which hell yeah we love that representation! 

(Bre)anne✨

TW to be added later

Wow. Genuinely haven’t been hooked on a series like this in years. So, so well written and the world building is amazing. Well thought out, too. I genuinely just stayed up all night to finish reading this book, that’s how good it is. Loving the slow burn!!!! Giggling, kicking my feet like a school girl at them. Also, Ophelia and Thorn are definitely autistic (if not just coded that way), which hell yeah we love that representation! 

This book did not disappoint as a sequel! I found it to be even better than the first one. The Missing of Clairedelune is when Dabos finally seems to be showing us the much larger picture that we never got to see in A Winter’s Promise. There is so much more at play than originally expected and it is in the best way possible. We’re finally learning about the origins of the arks, the family spirits, uncovering some of the mysteries around Thorn and his family AND to top it all off there is a murder mystery that ties into all of it. This was a book that I just couldn’t put down, definitely worth the read.

Lena’s Library

Chelsea Chong 

** spoiler alert **
           Pros: Continued world building, lore, interesting plot progression, new characters without being overwhelming, higher stakes, good suspense

Cons: the execution of the romance subplot?? Ophelia distinctly complains about Thorn being absent from her and her family for the first 40-50% of the book during which they're just trying to get back on neutral terms. And then we're heavily main plot-focused (minus what felt like a VERY uncharacteristic kiss from Thorn) until just about the end when we're suddenly hit with dramatic displays of affection and confession from both of them...it was a good scene but without buildup, it felt like watching two completely different characters interacting with each other.

Also very confusing to literally start fighting God at the eleventh hour I'm not gonna lie

Still gonna give it 4 stars though - I mean, I had a good time.

Gli scomparsi di Chiardiluna. L'Attraversaspecchi

Annabella

Woah. Woah. Woah. 
Ho la testa che frulla, ma nessuna idea precisa

This series reminds me of Harry Potter but in a post-apocalyptic world and so much more compelling. I wish that there was more romantic moments between Ophelia and Thorn but the world-building and unpredictability make up for it

Jenna Thornton

Sara

(4.75) WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT. I don't have the words to describe anything about how I feel or what happened or to write an actual review. I was legitimately SHAKING for the last two hundred pages. holy SHIT.

Megan Lowe

3.5 stars.

I am so torn about this book. It’s so different from anything else I’ve read, but I feel like there’s so much I don’t understand. Things just happen out of the blue and I don’t understand how they all relate to each other.
As for the characters? We see so little of thorn. For someone who is an MC, and a large part of the story, we see him for what I would estimate is like, 10% of the book.
There is so much more I want from this book, and I truly don’t know if I want to continue with the series.

Rachel McKay

kjsabkjfdbgjkasbdfgkj beautiful, incredible, gorgeous, stunning, show stopping. i was so deeply entranced by this book that i read 400 pages in one sitting.

La passe-miroir (Livre 2) - Les Disparus du Clairdelune

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