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jelkebooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
It's going to be hard to talk about this book without any spoilers, but I'm going my darn hardest to try. I truly thought it was an incredibly interesting installement into the series. I thought that what we focussed on in this book was really interesting, and a curious change of pace. The setting of Sydney's part of the story was super interesting (yes, that word again), and despite it being a bit on the slower side I still couldn't put the book down because I just wanted to learn more.
By the way the last book ended I was expecting a bit more action from this book though, especially on Adrian's side. I totally get why things happened the way they did, and I do think this book was quite well executed, but I don't know. There was just a lot of sitting around, and waiting. I just wanted something more, I guess.
This book also kind of felt like a bit of a side quest. Like I said before, I do understand why this book was executed the way it was, and I don't mind it, it's just that there are so many elements of the series that are put on hold. Considering this is the penultimate book in the series it just feels a bit like an odd decision to make. It has made me incredibly curious to see how everything is going to connect again in the final novel.
So yeah, I did have some issues with this book so it wasn't a five star. However, it definitely is my second favourite in the series, and by far the most interesting as well. I just think we got great insight into a certain part of this world. Again, it's hard to fully talk about this without spoiling anything, but I am incredibly hyped to see how this series is going to conclude in the next and final installement.
By the way the last book ended I was expecting a bit more action from this book though, especially on Adrian's side. I totally get why things happened the way they did, and I do think this book was quite well executed, but I don't know. There was just a lot of sitting around, and waiting. I just wanted something more, I guess.
This book also kind of felt like a bit of a side quest. Like I said before, I do understand why this book was executed the way it was, and I don't mind it, it's just that there are so many elements of the series that are put on hold. Considering this is the penultimate book in the series it just feels a bit like an odd decision to make. It has made me incredibly curious to see how everything is going to connect again in the final novel.
So yeah, I did have some issues with this book so it wasn't a five star. However, it definitely is my second favourite in the series, and by far the most interesting as well. I just think we got great insight into a certain part of this world. Again, it's hard to fully talk about this without spoiling anything, but I am incredibly hyped to see how this series is going to conclude in the next and final installement.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Torture
Moderate: Mental illness and Sexism
Minor: Rape
abby_can_read's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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I enjoyed reading this book. It was emotional and the drama was intense. I think there was good character development for both Adrian and Sydney, and despite the main plot, I do think it strengthened their relationship.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was emotional and the drama was intense. I think there was good character development for both Adrian and Sydney, and despite the main plot, I do think it strengthened their relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Torture, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Drug use, Vomit, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape and Body shaming
tiana_king's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry, Torture, and Mental illness
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Rape
wellreadjill_'s review
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use and Kidnapping
Minor: Eating disorder and Rape
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