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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
I had a plan. Sit down and read a few chapters of "A Whisper in the Walls" before bed. 4 hours and several more 'just one more chapter' later, and it's safe to say I was hooked. The second book in the Waxways Series by Scott Reintgen grabbed me and wouldn't let me go.
While the first book brought to life dark academia elements reminiscent of A Deadly Education, the second book brought to life the political intrigue and house dynamics of books like Game of Thrones and Misborn.
We pick up in A Whisper in the Walls a few months after Ren and Theo make it out of the wilderness and begin to see the dynamics of their bond as Ren becomes a wolf in sheep's clothing as the newest addition to House Brood. As a lead character, Ren is a dynamic, complicated, and morally grey heroine who will have you asking, 'What happens when you achieve your wildest dreams if you sacrifice a piece of yourself along the way?' We follow Ren on her quest to avenge her father, but Scott Reintgen writes Ren in a way where not only do we understand her wants and ambitions, but we watch her struggle with the PTSD of the choices she made in the wilderness and the dynamic of her feelings for Theo.
From introducing new characters and houses, new branches of magic, intense and visceral combat scenes, and sweeping political intrigue, I wasn't sure how Reintgen would manage to bring everything together at the end of a book in a way that felt fully satisfying. He did that and more. I am entirely hooked. My only regret in reading this as an ARC is that I must wait even longer to read whatever Reintgen writes next.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
While the first book brought to life dark academia elements reminiscent of A Deadly Education, the second book brought to life the political intrigue and house dynamics of books like Game of Thrones and Misborn.
We pick up in A Whisper in the Walls a few months after Ren and Theo make it out of the wilderness and begin to see the dynamics of their bond as Ren becomes a wolf in sheep's clothing as the newest addition to House Brood. As a lead character, Ren is a dynamic, complicated, and morally grey heroine who will have you asking, 'What happens when you achieve your wildest dreams if you sacrifice a piece of yourself along the way?' We follow Ren on her quest to avenge her father, but Scott Reintgen writes Ren in a way where not only do we understand her wants and ambitions, but we watch her struggle with the PTSD of the choices she made in the wilderness and the dynamic of her feelings for Theo.
From introducing new characters and houses, new branches of magic, intense and visceral combat scenes, and sweeping political intrigue, I wasn't sure how Reintgen would manage to bring everything together at the end of a book in a way that felt fully satisfying. He did that and more. I am entirely hooked. My only regret in reading this as an ARC is that I must wait even longer to read whatever Reintgen writes next.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very different from the first one but still a great read
Overall 4.5⭐️
Romance 4💕
Spice 2🫑
Audio 4🎧
Overall 4.5⭐️
Romance 4💕
Spice 2🫑
Audio 4🎧
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Truly surprised to like this book even more than the first. Second in series are usually weak, but this book actually got stronger. I loved the additions of new characters with the same vengeful leanings as Ren. The Tin’vori family has just as much reason to hate the Broods as Ren, and the plan they come up with it layered with complex magic and immense hatred. Dahvid and Nevelyn being unique magic to the series that hadn’t been seen before. Ren is forced to examine her feelings for Theo, and, regretfully on some level, use their “feelings” to manipulate Theo to turn on his family. (Although after a life of poor treatment and one final slight, it doesn’t take much pressure to sway Theo). I loved the addition of a true fighting element through the Ravina set section of the story, and I liked Ren finally getting the acknowledgement she deserved for being exceptionally skilled at magic, no matter her birth class. I also loved the additional reveal at the end and the questions it brings. Can’t wait for the next book!
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes