A review by chainsawwwmassacre
City of Smoke and Brimstone by Kayla Edwards

adventurous challenging dark tense 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

I’ve seen a few reviews mention that the story feels too spread out between characters, but personally, I loved that! These books are dense and tense, and shifting perspectives helps keep the momentum up and the monotony out. It adds layers to the world and drives the tension forward in a way that totally works for me.

Also: Shay and Roman! I ate this up. Absolutely living for their arc.

This installment ended with less of a cliffhanger than the previous ones, which I actually appreciated, especially since we don’t know when book 5 is coming. I’m grateful to have a little breathing room while I wait (impatiently).