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frantic_vampire's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.5
I love that this is the second book in the series and I’m so blown away by it! The story was not what I was expecting and also exactly what I needed it to be. This book was kind of like an emotional pinball machine, bouncing from one disaster to another. But damn, did it have a satisfying but also cliffhanger ending.
I loved that we got to see so much of the Binder’s family history and that we got to see more of Adam’s family. Even if they are a truly fucked up tangled mess. I also really liked that we got to see so much more of Vic and his developing powers! I’m super excited to see where that goes. Also! The things happening with Silver and Argent?? I really need that next book now.
I really enjoyed reading this one and I can’t wait for the next book in the series! If you love urban fantasy books, this is definitely a series to check out. And I’m giving this one a solid four and a half stars.
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Grief, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gore, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
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 📘: 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.
📒Representation📒: mlm mc, poverty, Hispanic mc, bi mc, sc dealing with addiction, bipoc sc
💕 For readers looking for 💕: epic urban fantasy, charming characters, the all-around-good-guy character, morally gray elves, an interesting magic parallel world, complex family relationships
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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