A review by ccpprrjj
A Dance of Mirrors by David Dalglish

adventurous dark medium-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

3.5

I was unpleasantly surprised by this book.  I gave the second book five stars, but I just didn't love this one.  I couldn't get into the writing style and I wish we had gotten more time with our main characters instead of spending time chasing after side characters who were horrible people

and were pretty much all dead by the end of the book anyways.

  There were also some parts that felt unnecessarily gross and gory. 

Although I did enjoy Madelyn's arc.  It was horrifying to read about, but also fascinating.

  Additionally, the whole 'mirror' concept was well done in a way that wasn't cheesy, and Haern's internal conflict was enjoyable to read about, as always.  I also really want Zusa and Alyssa to get together.  I just think they'd be really cute.  Overall, I'm not sure if this book just wasn't written as well as the others, or if my tastes have changed that much since I read the second one (last summer).  This book just didn't do it for me.  I'll give the series another chance, though, and read book four in hopes of getting some Haern/Thren drama.