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The Shadow Cabinet

Juno Dawson

4.25 AVERAGE


This sequel is just as compelling and the first book and I can’t wait for the third one to come out.
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I love this series, and I’m looking forward to book 3. Juno’s writing style is enjoyable, sprinkling in bits of pop culture in with witch history, and witchy adventures. 

Let me make a couple things clear:
I do not read fantasy.
I do not read series.

I'm a lit fic girly, a no-plot-just-vibes standalone kinda person.

Yet Juno Dawson has me in a CHOKEHOLD with this series.

Honestly so glad I picked it up, but now having to wait an unknown amount of time for the next one??? Idk how you guys do it.
adventurous dark emotional funny tense slow-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

 It probably would’ve been a 5 just from the twists but the first 50% of the book took a little too long to kick off for my tastes

A fantastic edition to the series though. Juno Dawson has me in a chokehold 

First things first: these are the best cliffhangers ever but hot damn is that author mean
However I did think this book was less good than the first
It felt a bit artificial at times how societal topics were thrown in the mix, like if there were boxes to tick to be a relevant book
And it kind of obscured my reading at times
I loved Ciara’s narration, I think she was so interesting, but I think Theo was dulled a little which is a shame
adventurous dark funny 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: No

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
adventurous challenging emotional funny 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: Complicated

An epic second instalment in the HMRC series. Loved getting to see the story from other characters perspectives this time and experiencing the astounding plot developments.
adventurous funny mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

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