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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
A pleasant surprise. Wasn't feeling these or any titles I had checked out with KU, chose these because it was a short series I could cross off. Quite a good story. The magic system was super cool, with the receivings or trances where witches got their new spells, always accompanied by a magical tattoo of sorts.
Three best friends, lore, and love, and lore, and 3-way betrayal. The world was also very cool - a central island amidst several surrounding islands, connected only by bridges and the occasional magic door. Each island is a vastly different ecosystem. Small secrets or mysteries that become big and grand reveals, lynchpins of the story. Very much enjoyed the relationships, the trials, the environment, and overall conclusion.
Three best friends, lore, and love, and lore, and 3-way betrayal. The world was also very cool - a central island amidst several surrounding islands, connected only by bridges and the occasional magic door. Each island is a vastly different ecosystem. Small secrets or mysteries that become big and grand reveals, lynchpins of the story. Very much enjoyed the relationships, the trials, the environment, and overall conclusion.
Did I enjoy this? Yes! Was it as good as book 1? Sadly for me, it didn’t hit the spot. The ending was great, and it definitely hit me in the feels but I feel like it was a push to get there.
Was still a satisfying end to the duology, and I’m glad I read it!
Was still a satisfying end to the duology, and I’m glad I read it!
adventurous
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
adventurous
slow-paced
This is an absolute masterpiece. The first book was amazing and this one is a different story, new characters, new setting and it all blends so seamlessly. The new characters are so unique and the found family trope hits so hard! I’m glad because this read was worth the wait. I’m sad because the story is over! But the ending is *chef’s kiss*
Get. This. Book.
Get. This. Book.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
I absolutely loved this book. It’s difficult to say much without spoiling the events of book 1 but this one picks up straight after the events of the first. There are so many twists and turns in this one some which I had an inkling of what was coming and some which I did not. Great conclusion to the series.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really struggled with this one because I liked the idea, but not the execution. It felt like it was written in a hurry and because of that all over the place, the things that were happening sometimes felt weirdly sudden, like a part was cut out, and in some places, character dialogue was out of place as if it was originally intended to be part of another convesation that the author then edited and skipped a part. The idea itself was interesting though, and the characters were easy to connect with, although a little more so in the first book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death
Multiple povs, sapphic subplot
dark
emotional
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
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology. It had a twist I didn't see coming, which was a jice surprise. I'll be looking for more from this author in the future.