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A review by sarakassab0422
Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.75)
Feverborn feels like a pause button for the Fever series, less action-packed, more reflective, and brimming with questions that will (hopefully) pay off later. With Mac back as the main narrator, it was great to sink into her perspective again, even as the world around her continues to crumble.
This book focuses more on relationships and character development than big battles. Mac and Barrons remain endlessly fascinating; their love feels raw and visceral, even if you sometimes wonder whether they even like each other. The story also hints at something similar brewing with Jada and Ryodan, though that’s still in the slow-burn phase.
The inclusion of Jada and Christian’s points of view brought variety, though not all subplots landed. Lor and Jo, for example, felt out of place and underwhelming—clearly setup for later, but not compelling in this installment.
What really stood out, though, was how many unresolved threads were left dangling. The black holes swallowing Dublin? Still a mystery. Is Alina alive? Maybe. Is Mac possessed by the book? Possibly. Daegus a member of the 9? I guess now 10 but why? The sheer volume of questions is intriguing, but it can also feel overwhelming.
Bottom Line: Feverborn isn’t the most satisfying entry in the series, but it sets the stage for what’s to come. If you love Mac, Barrons, and the complex world Moning has built, you’ll enjoy the quieter moments here. Just don’t expect too many answers.
Feverborn feels like a pause button for the Fever series, less action-packed, more reflective, and brimming with questions that will (hopefully) pay off later. With Mac back as the main narrator, it was great to sink into her perspective again, even as the world around her continues to crumble.
This book focuses more on relationships and character development than big battles. Mac and Barrons remain endlessly fascinating; their love feels raw and visceral, even if you sometimes wonder whether they even like each other. The story also hints at something similar brewing with Jada and Ryodan, though that’s still in the slow-burn phase.
The inclusion of Jada and Christian’s points of view brought variety, though not all subplots landed. Lor and Jo, for example, felt out of place and underwhelming—clearly setup for later, but not compelling in this installment.
What really stood out, though, was how many unresolved threads were left dangling. The black holes swallowing Dublin? Still a mystery. Is Alina alive? Maybe. Is Mac possessed by the book? Possibly. Daegus a member of the 9? I guess now 10 but why? The sheer volume of questions is intriguing, but it can also feel overwhelming.
Bottom Line: Feverborn isn’t the most satisfying entry in the series, but it sets the stage for what’s to come. If you love Mac, Barrons, and the complex world Moning has built, you’ll enjoy the quieter moments here. Just don’t expect too many answers.