haribo3000 's review for:

The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare

4.0

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I found it SO frustrating how little Conor and kel spoke to each other - I feel like their relationship should be the backbone of the series but it feels like we’re told more than shown it.

I also find kel quite an annoying character - so arrogant and stupid. I guess that’s how the book ends up the way it does + I liked the ending so hopefully it’s all character development for him. His relationship with antonetta also feels very forced. 

I KNEW Antonetta would be revealed as that character and thank GOD because she was such a Mary Sue. Excited to see where that leads. And delighted by the twist that Conor is plotting and being clever, rather than being led astray. Drama! 

Love that she’s ended this book like a gathering of shadows - kel surprised + locked up by the royal family. Wonder how the next book will be similar to a conjuring  of light lol. 

All this to say, I love love love the worldbuilding and the relationships and characters etc.