A review by fromjuliereads
As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool

adventurous challenging dark hopeful 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

For most of this book, I thought it was a steady 4.5 - just not quite as good as the first but still blowing my mind. BUT WITH THAT ENDING this could be nothing but a 5. I am obsessed. I love these characters. I want to fiercely protect 2 of them (if you've read the first book, you know), and I just NEED to know how this ends. Even if I have an inkling that it is going to HURT ME. But into the darkness we go... 
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