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madisonrose1519's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This sequel to Silver in the Woods made me love the first book (and the duology as a whole) even more! I walked away from this one feeling so much more satisfied than after the first. I’m SO glad I picked up the second book and truly hope Tesh continues the series. The door was certainly left ajar for a trilogy, but on the other hand, loose ends were neatly tied and would make for a tidy finish.
Let me just say…THE. ROMANCE. IN. THIS. BOOK!!! Never have I read a more titillating love story. Henry and Tobias’s fluctuating interest in one another truly drives the story from the very start of the first book and throughout the second. Every ounce of information about their affection (or lack thereof) left me wanting more. Considering how there were almost no descriptions of physical intimacy in a book otherwise filled with so much descriptive imagery and beautiful prose, it was amazing to me how enthralling the romance and how obvious the acts intimacy still were. Tesh has a keen sense for just how much…and how little…is necessary to paint enticing pictures.
Just as I mentioned in my review of Silver in the Woods, Tesh’s ability to turn a phrase is enviable. Her prose is near perfect. Never too much, and always enough. Isn’t it lovely to marvel over the words you're reading without being distracted from the story?
I also can’t help but appreciate how this duology was a perfect little dip into magical fantasy. This isn’t my typical genre, so I was pleasantly not overwhelmed with verbiage that was hard to grasp.
Again, I’m hoping for a third book!
Let me just say…THE. ROMANCE. IN. THIS. BOOK!!! Never have I read a more titillating love story. Henry and Tobias’s fluctuating interest in one another truly drives the story from the very start of the first book and throughout the second. Every ounce of information about their affection (or lack thereof) left me wanting more. Considering how there were almost no descriptions of physical intimacy in a book otherwise filled with so much descriptive imagery and beautiful prose, it was amazing to me how enthralling the romance and how obvious the acts intimacy still were. Tesh has a keen sense for just how much…and how little…is necessary to paint enticing pictures.
Just as I mentioned in my review of Silver in the Woods, Tesh’s ability to turn a phrase is enviable. Her prose is near perfect. Never too much, and always enough. Isn’t it lovely to marvel over the words you're reading without being distracted from the story?
I also can’t help but appreciate how this duology was a perfect little dip into magical fantasy. This isn’t my typical genre, so I was pleasantly not overwhelmed with verbiage that was hard to grasp.
Again, I’m hoping for a third book!
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, and Animal death
strange_little_ranger's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Death, Grief, Body horror, and Gore
dokushoka's review
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, and Gore
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