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2023 read:

I love this series! It’s fun, tense, and studded with action and just a hint of romance. I think it side-steps common trope flaws well and is just a really good read.

Paige is still a badass, learning more about her gifts and what she can do with them. She has to make tough decisions that feel real and weighty. Nick is just too pure for the world he’s in and loves Paige so much and is put into a terrible situation. I love that we get to see more of Eliza and Danica (one of my favorite names!) in this and how they all work together.

Lastly, Warden is still my only complaint in that he still seems very…one dimensional maybe? The naïve romantic in me loves him but he definitely doesn’t stand up to some other fictional men that I love (Jaime from Outlander, Rhys from ACOTAR, Matthias from SoC, etc) in terms of being a good partner. The make-out scenes in both this and the first book felt very out of place. The first one was very Tamlin-and-Feyre-under-the-mountain and this one, while less egregious, was still a little out of place?

These are minor complaints though and I still totally adore this series!!

jlemercier's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

landofkait's review against another edition

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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

4.5

What. An. Ending. I had to go stare at the wall for a few minutes to process. Paige really went on a wild ride in this installment, trying to take down her enemies. I was NOT expecting the twist at the end (obviously) but looking back I can see some of the clues. I am running to the third book to find out what happens next.

nikawero's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

swampgoblin's review

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adventurous dark medium-paced

4.0

halynah's review against another edition

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5.0

Brilliant, powerful, intense second installment!!! Loved every moment of it!!! Such a unique world-building and complex, charismatic characters!A masterpiece!

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