A review by stormlightreader
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

4.5

 "Hell's price must be paid." 

In Ninth House and Hell Bent, I really liked Alex's story and her relationship with Darlington was interesting to read. I finished Ninth House really expecting a big Darlington storyline and I think for the most part I got that. Although I could have done without the commentary on Darlington's shining 🍆 (and later his 'lighthouse' 😂). 

I really enjoyed the supporting characters. I liked the interactions between Alex and Detective Turner, which felt very reminiscent of Charmed (the friendly cop who assists with supernatural occurrences). Tripp is funny, Dawes was such an interesting character and of course Cosmo 🐱 is incredible.

The mystery vibe of the book mingles well with the supernatural elements of the story. I think Bardugo has set up the ending of both books well, both nicely concluded but also with enough of a cliff-hanger for the next instalment.