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To Shatter the Night by Katherine Quinn
4.0

This was a fantastic conclusion to the Mistland duology, and I found myself enjoying it even more than the first book. Everything flowed seamlessly, and it picked up right where the last one left off, with plenty of connections and “aha” moments along the way. The romance was a slow burn, building up tension, angst, and a lot of yearning. I especially loved how the FMC was the one wielding the cool shadow powers while still being a total badass.

The world-building and plot were also strong, as we saw the main characters start off apart and then come back together to face the world side by side. I appreciated the prophecy element and the way the adventure and god lore were integrated into the story.

As with the first book, the found family dynamic was one of my favorite aspects, and it was wonderful to see the relationships and friendships between the other characters develop as well. The themes of love, self-discovery, and character growth were handled really well. Overall, this was a solid YA romantasy filled with adventure and unexpected twists. Thank you to Entangled for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.