antoniarachael28's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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

4.5


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bwaymadeline's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.25

lila nobara friendship when ?

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bookoala's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0


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sheerpoetry's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love this series so much. The first book was a fantastic introduction to the world--pretty steady pace, gets the reader acquainted with the characters. Excellent. 

I also enjoyed this first sequel! Not quite as much as the first, but as a trilogy, they make an amazing story. I loved Alucard and further development of Rhy. And getting to see Kell more in his natural element, with his brother. When I first realized that this book would cover the Essen Tasch, I was a bit disappointed, as I didn't think it'd be very interesting. But I imagine that's a lot how watching sports is--tense, but the on-the-edge-of-your-seat, suspenseful kind. And  there were quite a few great reveals! 

I do have to say that I'm very glad I didn't have to wait for A Conjuring of Light and could start it straightaway after finishing this one! I'd have been an absolute mess waiting for it! (A Conjuring of Light picks up immediately where A Gathering of Shadows ends.)

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