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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m feeling rather Lukewarm. I enjoyed this, as well the first book, but I found the core conflict a little weak and wandering. I think the demon-wrangling was introduced in this book, not the previous, and I think that’s why I’m feeling a little unmoored that something so critical in this book wasn’t mentioned in the previous book.
I feel like the argument between Rhys, Moira, and David was dealt with too neatly. I remember this quote about dialogue in books and I feel this applies to this book and the previous, “the characters talk like they’re trying to get a good grade in therapy.” I think this is why the inter-personal conflict feels kinda weak. I know that the characters will work out, so why worry?
Max was the only concern, but considering this is a trilogy, with the third book likely focusing on Moira, I knew that Max was going to be a passing thing. Though, his motive was boring. I was kinda hoping he’d do something more damaging than just breaking David’s heart.
I still enjoyed this book though, but I can’t rate it any higher than 3.25.
I feel like the argument between Rhys, Moira, and David was dealt with too neatly. I remember this quote about dialogue in books and I feel this applies to this book and the previous, “the characters talk like they’re trying to get a good grade in therapy.” I think this is why the inter-personal conflict feels kinda weak. I know that the characters will work out, so why worry?
Max was the only concern, but considering this is a trilogy, with the third book likely focusing on Moira, I knew that Max was going to be a passing thing. Though, his motive was boring. I was kinda hoping he’d do something more damaging than just breaking David’s heart.
I still enjoyed this book though, but I can’t rate it any higher than 3.25.
emotional
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:
Yes
Much like the first book, this is a borderline slice of life. It’s always nice to follow Rhys, David, and Moira. My main frustration in this book was the typos - there are so many it honestly seemed intentional.
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Appreciate the opportunity to read the eARC
I enjoyed this book. I ❤️ Moira forever. Loved getting to know the characters more. I would love to see a bit more time spent in the plot. We have high stakes events that resolve a bit with a fizzle but I still really had a good time!
I enjoyed this book. I ❤️ Moira forever. Loved getting to know the characters more. I would love to see a bit more time spent in the plot. We have high stakes events that resolve a bit with a fizzle but I still really had a good time!
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
I loved this book. Such complicated interpersonal relationships. The more books I read about these characters the more I understand them and like them.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was so excited for this sequel, but it just didn’t do it for me. The characters were just to surfacey. Gibson tells us about the characters feelings and experiences and motivations, but there’s no experiential description to buy into. I found myself really disliking how elitist they all are too. Also, the sex descriptions were so cringey… Bit of a let down after I enjoyed the first so much.