A review by third_bookworm
The Faithless by C.L. Clark

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

5.0

This was a remarkable sequel. It felt cohesive with The Unbroken without feeling repetitive. The characters developed in new and interesting ways without abandoning their development from the first book. I loved the new characters that were introduced, and it was delightful to see further development of familiar characters - not just Touraine and Luca, but Pruett and Aranen in particular. I enjoyed seeing this book grapple with an empire on its home turf and explore resistance not just from colonized populations but from poor and marginalized people in the heart of the empire, as well as how the two interact. And of course I loved the court intrigue.

I loved the messy dynamic between Touraine, Luca, and Sabine, and I look forward to seeing that develop more in book 3.