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therainbowshelf's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
Another super fun book! I loved the introduction of new characters (even the hateable ones), the political strife among elf clans, and the ongoing situation with the mysterious druid. I liked this one even more than the first, and can't wait for the next book later this year!
The Gist ๐: Adam returns home for a funeral and finds unwelcome family has come to town. Between their presence and a new potential enemy following him around, he is caught ofguard when an old enemy makes an appearance.
๐Representation๐: mlm mc, poverty, Hispanic mc, bi mc, sc dealing with addiction, bipoc sc
๐ For readers looking for ๐: epic urban fantasy, charming characters, the all-around-good-guy character, morally gray elves, an interesting magic parallel world, complex family relationships
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Murder, Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, Violence, Physical abuse, Grief, Cursing, Confinement, and Blood
Moderate: Xenophobia, Ableism, Forced institutionalization, and Car accident
Minor: War and Mental illness
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