A review by r3damancy
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat

4.0

If you haven't read the first book yet, steer clear of the second one—the cover itself contains a major spoiler.
When you do decide to pick it up, opt for the hardcover edition instead of the paperback. The paperback (ISBN-13 978-0062946157) is incredibly stiff, and despite handling it carefully, I still ended up with three noticeable cracks along the spine.