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Between Kings by W.R. Gingell

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greystory's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

If you're even remotely thinking about checking out the series, please do.

There are better reviews out there for this book specifically and the series as a whole. I would encourage anyone looking for one to read one of those. I read the entire series in 11 days and loved every minute of it. I was absolutely hooked and I don't know how anyone survived having to wait while this series was being published. I laughed. I cried. I'm facing a serious book hangover.

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fairytale42's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-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

5.0

This book lovingly mended my heart, but I'm so sad it's over. I will say though, the ending was satisfactory. I really can't see it ending any other way, but that's a good thing! It ended well, and that's all I'm able to say because otherwise I'll delve into spoilers.
I worried that this book would feel more flat without Zero, Morgana, and the rest, and while it did lack a bit because of their loss, it had enough twisty turns and fun to almost make me forget they were missing. Pet, however, doggedly (does that count as a pun?) doesn't forget them as she grasps at anything that might save them. 
Her schemes to save them were surprising, as they felt a bit too easy to me, but the sacrifices and toils Pet and company went through proved they were anything but. Most of the plot relies less on action and more finding answers. In true City Between fashion, only right at the end do you find out what Pet and others have really found out, which is both amazing and infuriating, as I can never tell what's going on until the very last moment. For those who love Athelas like me, don't worry - you get some more answers about him, too. Not a full backstory and explanation, mind you, but enough to satisfy. That kinda goes for everything else, too - you never know the WHOLE story, but you find out just enough to make things click.
This book not only solidified the plot but also Pet's character as a leader. She was going to save her team come hell or high water, with a smattering of justice on the side. JinYeong and the rest of the team have come along besides her, and it was a treat to see everyone working together to achieve justice. They've definitely come a long ways as a family and as vigilantes, that's for sure.
Speaking of JinYeong, I wish we got more fluff between him and Pet, but there was just enough to make my shipper heart happy. A bit more flirting would have been nice, but then again, they were kinda in the middle of a life-and-death situation, as they always are. Flirting is gonna have to wait. 
Overall, it was less action heavy and more Q&A focused than I'd necessarily prefer, but trust me, this is a perfect ending to an absolutely gorgeous series. My heart will never leave Pet and company, and I know I'll be diving back through Between to visit them again and again.

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