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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
medium-paced
this series is great. i thought this was better than the first one, as this had much better character development due to the fact that we focus on less (first book had the issue of too many cooks spoil the broth). although i did think the pacing was a little off in this one compared to the first. it does suffer from second book syndrome a little in that not much happens but in a good way. like how harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 film is good. like yasss lets spend 6 chapters at a dive bar. i think this series can still get better so im excited.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The relationships between the core characters are easily one of my favorite parts of this book. Bree and her friends have such a strong bond, and it made the emotional moments hit even harder.
The tension between Bree and the main love interest? So good. The chemistry, the back-and-forth, the angst — it kept me hooked the whole time.
The plot definitely takes a big turn, though, and I’ll be honest — I had a hard time keeping up at certain points. It felt like things moved a little too fast or got a bit confusing without enough explanation.
Also, I wish we got to see more of Bree training and really learning how to use her powers. Her magic and abilities are such a cool part of the story, and I would’ve loved more focus on that development.
The tension between Bree and the main love interest? So good. The chemistry, the back-and-forth, the angst — it kept me hooked the whole time.
The plot definitely takes a big turn, though, and I’ll be honest — I had a hard time keeping up at certain points. It felt like things moved a little too fast or got a bit confusing without enough explanation.
Also, I wish we got to see more of Bree training and really learning how to use her powers. Her magic and abilities are such a cool part of the story, and I would’ve loved more focus on that development.
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
I enjoyed this way more than the first! Finally got some more worldbuilding and explanations. Diving deeper into the root community was the best part. I do think this book did the same sort of thing as the first where a LOT of stuff rushed in within the span of 50 pages at the end.
adventurous
dark
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
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
Ugh the will-they-won’t-they tension! Even better than the first book, basically read this in a day. Without giving any spoilers, this was basically Order of the Phoenix in that innocence is gone and the real world waits. Lots of new fun characters and more of my favorite characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Torture, Grief, Alcohol
adventurous
challenging
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
