4.06 AVERAGE

medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes

After finishing book 1 I was really hoping going into book 2 that the pacing would be better and more would happen and boy did it deliver!

I devoured this book in days, I could not put it down and nor did I want to. I absolutely love Darien's character, he is still so precious and if you forget about the killing he does then he is just the greatest guy in bookland.

so much happens in this book that towards the end of the book I felt like I had whiplash with the plot twists. I love the found family aspect and they all look out for each other and show up and I just love mortifier.
The only thing I did find annoying was both the MC keeping secrets in order to protect each other was just frustrating at time but my god what a wild ride.


Going immediately into book 3. Read on KU
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DID NOT FINISH: 57%

I struggled through the first one and this one is boring as well ): 
adventurous challenging emotional 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: Yes
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-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
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

City of Souls and Sinners had a lot to love, but it also had its struggles. The first 40% was incredibly slow, and Loren and Darien’s constant miscommunication was frustrating—it felt like so many of their problems could’ve been avoided if they just talked.

That said, Loren’s character was much better in this book, though Darien felt like he backtracked. Their love for each other was really sweet, and the romance was a highlight. I also enjoyed getting glimpses of other relationships, but they felt underdeveloped—hopefully, they’re explored more in the next books.

The biggest downside was how chaotic the plot became, making it hard to follow at times. I still have so many questions, but despite its flaws, this was an enjoyable read, and I’m excited to see where the series goes next!
adventurous dark emotional tense

Idk I feel like Loren is kinda cringe?!?!                                    

Slower to get into but around 40% things started to pick up. Also I just love the covers of these books sm