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A story set in Scotland with a heroine comparable to Katnis and Katsa? Sign me up! Unfortunately, this didn't quite live up to the promise. The love triangle felt obligatory and shallow, rather than steamy. The writing is wooden, and the dialogue is especially painful. Dayton splits the narrative between too many voices, so it is difficult to feel connected to any one character. In fact, the character who is most interesting is Maud, a "Dread" who seems to be the only person thinking for herself. Hopefully she gets a little more attention in future books. The second half of the book did come together more, though I almost gave up before I got to that point. Fans of high-paced, violent adventure with less emphasis on character development (I'm looking at you Maze Runner), are the most likely readers for this one.
*e-book advanced reader copy received from NetGalley.
*e-book advanced reader copy received from NetGalley.