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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a good follow-up. I was glad to see where the story continued.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was on the fence about the first book in this series, A Door in the Dark, but I figured I'd try this one to see if it changed my mind. I still feel pretty on the fence about it; overall, I don't think the world is fully fleshed out in the way that it could be. Which is a shame because the magic system and the way that it is used is fascinating. There were a couple of descriptions in this book that definitely had me interested; I just don't think they were fleshed out enough.
In general, I also wanted a bit more characterization overall. Ren, for the most part, is pretty consumed by her need for revenge that we don't get a whole lot about her character outside of that. The new characters introduced in this one were a bit more fleshed out, but they were also very focused on their revenge.
It feels like there was an opening left at the end for a potential third book, so we will see! An entertaining read, but one that I thought could have been pushed a little further.
In general, I also wanted a bit more characterization overall. Ren, for the most part, is pretty consumed by her need for revenge that we don't get a whole lot about her character outside of that. The new characters introduced in this one were a bit more fleshed out, but they were also very focused on their revenge.
It feels like there was an opening left at the end for a potential third book, so we will see! An entertaining read, but one that I thought could have been pushed a little further.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
medium-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:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Book 1 was a VERY different book (thriller, dark academia vibes) that I gave 5 stars. This one was such a different story (playing the long-game for a complex revenge plan) that I didn’t enjoy nearly as much. I had a really hard time getting through the middle. The end redeemed it a bit with the final act. Book 1 could’ve been an excellent standalone though!