theswordandthesea 's review for:

Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu

4.0

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I stand by 4⭐️on my reread. This is still epic, but feels a bit like the second book in a trilogy, despite this being many more volumes. The plot moves forward and we’re getting info but it’s bridging a gap. That said, the side characters continue to be the best, particularly the entire pirate crew. Intrigued by a moment evocative of Buddy/The First Slayer but with the Shaman Empress. & Ren and Kippa have my whole heart.