A review by hailslynn
Our Dark Duet by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

5⭐️ book, 5⭐️ series

This series, specifically this book, DESTROYED ME. I have been in love with VE Schwab’s storytelling since I was introduced to her when Addie LaRue came out, and she just continuously hits it out of the park. Her ability to create seemingly familiar worlds and unique magical aspects just always leave me wanting more in a good way. I want to fall into her worlds the way people want to go to Narnia, even though 90% of the time it wouldn’t be a good idea. The characters she comes up with are complex and constantly developing so you see their achievements and mistakes, their ugly side, and their deepest desires. Her writing is just always my favorite thing to turn to when I need a good read. 

AND THIS SERIES?? Possibly up there in my top ten. If you’ve haven’t read Schwab before, this is a great place to start. I loved these protagonists and their relationship, and I really wish I could look forward to more of them. The underlying message in these books are very apparent, but it didn’t quite hit me what Schwab was saying until it was too late. Schwab also does a wonderful job of writing series that have a connecting overarching plot while having each book have a completed storyline, and it really shows how well she does that with these books.

This book ended with me crying, which isn’t a shocker, and very happy that I have finally read a VE Schwab title in 2024 because their stories are the exact type of stories I love to read over and over again.