A review by svblvna
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

hell is empty and all the devils are here

listen, as a Darlington girlie from day one, this book has given me so much and i am so very grateful.

all in all, the Yale lore, the academia, the magic, the gentleman demon, the yearning, the found family... all of the ingredients to make my heart full and to leave me satisfied! this book really took me by surprise with how much more 'fantasy' it felt than Ninth House and although i would've liked a deeper dive into the secret societies and the academic side of things, i was so engrossed in the twists and turns of the story that i don't even mind. i was already deeply attached to Alex, Dawes and Darlington so i was also just very happy to see more of them and that probably influenced my enjoyment of this book but i still think this is completely on par with the first one! it's different for sure and the vibe is spookier and somehow darker despite some moments of levity but it's such a good sequel.

here's to hoping we get news on the third book soon and that it will be as good as the first two were! (i'd also love some news about the adaptation once the strikes are over, pretty please) i trust you Leigh, do your worst.
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