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The Demon and the Light
by Axie Oh
～4 stars
the demon and the light is the second book in the floating world duology, picking up not long after where the first book left off. i loved the floating world and couldn’t wait for the chance to read the sequel!
ren's growth through this book was one of my favorite parts - watching her step into her magic and embrace her legacy in a long line of strong women was really beautiful and empowering. i loved the themes of family - both the one you're born into but also the one you choose - and how the celestial maidens were all so different, yet still connected through magic, through history, and through a name.
i really liked the trust ren&sunho had and how they helped each other accept their own demons. sunho and jaeil’s unexpected friendship (dare i say bromance?) was so funny and another highlight for me!
the only thing i didn’t love was how fast everything seemed to happen - the plot, but also how some of the relationships developed and how the ending felt a bit rushed. still, it was a really enjoyable sequel and a satisfying conclusion to the story!
this duology had all the magic and wonder of final fantasy and ghibli - beautiful, imaginative, and full of heart. i love the kinds of stories axie oh tells, and i can’t wait to see what she writes next!
～thank you to macmillan children's publishing group and netgalley for the arc!
the demon and the light is the second book in the floating world duology, picking up not long after where the first book left off. i loved the floating world and couldn’t wait for the chance to read the sequel!
ren's growth through this book was one of my favorite parts - watching her step into her magic and embrace her legacy in a long line of strong women was really beautiful and empowering. i loved the themes of family - both the one you're born into but also the one you choose - and how the celestial maidens were all so different, yet still connected through magic, through history, and through a name.
i really liked the trust ren&sunho had and how they helped each other accept their own demons. sunho and jaeil’s unexpected friendship (dare i say bromance?) was so funny and another highlight for me!
the only thing i didn’t love was how fast everything seemed to happen - the plot, but also how some of the relationships developed and how the ending felt a bit rushed. still, it was a really enjoyable sequel and a satisfying conclusion to the story!
this duology had all the magic and wonder of final fantasy and ghibli - beautiful, imaginative, and full of heart. i love the kinds of stories axie oh tells, and i can’t wait to see what she writes next!
～thank you to macmillan children's publishing group and netgalley for the arc!