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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
A little harder read with all the POVs but still very well written. I personally enjoy understanding everyone's views of the same situation and their personal backstories. But, it definitely leaves a cliffhanger just as the first book did to keep you wanting to know what's next!
dark
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
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
The sequel suffers from trying to accomplish too many things at once. The beginning is slow and then about halfway through it starts racing through a million different perspectives and plots regarding fae, vampire, and werewolves. This also leads up to a finale that tries to tie up several loose ends and ultimately feels rushed. It would have been better to split the fae and vampire/werewolves bits into two separate books and flesh out the rest.
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
I liked book number two, but not as much as the first. I understand the separation and some of the slowness in the beginning, though I couldn’t wait for Bastian and Celine to reunite ! I also enjoyed the world building outside of NOLA. However, I wanted more for and with Odette!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood
Minor: Racism
3.5. I enjoyed this book but it left me with the “that was it” feeling. The author does it great job with the inner monologue with her characters and makes me enjoy reading from all POV but when it comes to the actual physical actions taken by the characters, it was lacking. It went from theyre in the vale, to being in at court, to being here, to being back in human world, to the dock, back to the veil so quickly. I would have really enjoyed reading more about the travel and decision making that comes with these versus a couple paragraphs going over what was decided. We didn’t even get a funeral for odette or to know what bastien told the others what to do while he’s gone, he’s just gone back to the vale all of a sudden with Celine and Celine, once again, leaving pippa with no clue on if she’s alive. Also Celine finding out she’s half fey barely phases anyone. Like, hello. This is a big deal and it’s only a shock to everyone for a whole page.
This book could have used another 100-200 pages to be more satisfying.
In the end, I still enjoy learning more about this world and will continue on.
This book could have used another 100-200 pages to be more satisfying.
In the end, I still enjoy learning more about this world and will continue on.
This was such an explosion of expansion on book 1...I'm obsessed.
adventurous
dark
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
This book was unfortunately just not as good as the first one. The story started out okay, but the worldbuilding never really got off the ground. I wish they had spent more time in NOLA rather than exploring the other worlds. Odette was not as likeable in this book. And although I like when characters have many sides to themselves, there just wasn't enough development to feel invested in any of them. I really wanted to like this story, but it fell flat for me.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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:
Yes