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The Shadow Wand

Laurie Forest

3.95 AVERAGE

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I need it! Also, how is everybody rooting for Lukas? He literally went along with forcing her into wandfasting and only wants her to use her power. And he's fine with all the racism and genocide. He's actual garbage.

Edit: Yeah ok *insert Robot Chicken M Night Shyamalan 'what a twist' gif*



Edit now that it's actually come out and I've been reading it and maybe spoiled myself a little:

Holy hell can we talk about how much I hate love triangles?! The most overused bs trope to create drama. Don't get me wrong, I love this series. But Istg the whole "oh no Yvan's dead guess I love Lukas now" is making me gag. (and yes obv I oversimplified it and there's all sorts of justifications that were created) Especially when it's like jk Yvan's alive and now Lukas might be dead but more likely he's captive and probably going to be turned into a monster or something to be used against her. Like... Slamming my head through the wall. Like. Could we not. And istg if this series ends with some kind of polyamory cop out or her with just Lukas I'm going to yeet the last book into the sun. That last statement also applies for an ending where Elloren has to sacrifice herself to win (or Yvan has to himself). Cuz I genuinely despise YA books that try to be all edgy by killing off the main character. No. I read these for escapism that has a happy ending. The real world is awful enough.

Edit: honestly just came back to reiterate after how much I adored everything that came before it, how offended, disgusted, and betrayed I feel about this book.
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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