A review by daumari
Vilest Things by Chloe Gong

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I initially checked this out from the library's new section in December, only to realize it was a book 2 after opening it. So, I digitally checked out Immortal Longings to get through and started this New Year's Day, only to not be able to renew as someone had a hold, whoops. I returned it partially finished, and in February it showed up again so here I am! 

I'd say this is maybe a 3.25-3.5, maybe, and my month long gap hindered my perception I think. The consequences of body jumping catch up to Anton and Calla as the plot moves outside of San-Er to greater Talin. The end of this is a cliffhanger so I guess this isn't a duology? I do wish the secondary characters had more to do (like Bibi's presence felt like a Stormlight Archive interlude where it's nice to meet someone new but fairly disconnected in the book even if they're important in a future volume). 
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