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by C.L. Stone
It is with regret that I type this review and state that there is honestly just something lacking in this book. I can't pinpoint exactly what it is but I have a strong feeling that it just has to do with whole plot. The book itself lacks depth and development of both the storyline and the characters. Although there isn't as much interaction between Kayli and the boys than that of previous books (or that of the Ghost Bird series), I do like the fact that Stone has given most of the book up to Kayli and we have seen her make choices and become her own person. Don't get me wrong, there are still aspects to Kayli which need maturing but she has grown from the girl we first met in Thief. I honestly feel like I'm only reading these books because they're Academy related and overall I haven't felt very into this series that much (perhaps because its just not on par with the Ghost Bird series which I adore). I really wanted more interaction with the boys but alas Blake will have to suffice for now (I genuinely DO like Blake and I hope he's in the series till the end). I just feel frustrated that I can't engage with the Scarab Beetle books more. I think I'm gonna re-read them all soon because there is something wrong here lool. Anyway enough of the depressing stuff! The action in this book was great particularly towards the second half/the end of the book. Alice p'd me off so much ffs she was so irritating and like no offence Ethan but how could you marry someone you only knew for 2 months?? the heck.. (LOOOL at Raven claiming some Russian's lit get married the day after meeting someone.. i love him so much tbh). I felt SO bad for Brandon he's literally the most loyal brother ever I absolutely adore his relationship with Corey and how they're both willing to do anything for each other. I really enjoyed the side-characters Stone brought in in this book esp Avery and Doyle. I hope we see more of them (read: Avery) in the coming books. So yeah I don't think I'll like this series quite as much as I do the Ghost Bird series but we'll see what happens!