lefttoread 's review for:

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

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After thoroughly enjoying Ninth House, I was eagerly anticipating Hell Bent. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to the first book in the series. What initially drew me in was the atmospheric Dark Academia vibe, full of gothic, eerie undertones, but I found that Hell Bent lacked that same feel. It felt like it was trying a little too hard, and certain new elements introduced didn’t resonate with me. I really missed the haunting ambiance that Ninth House did so well. While Hell Bent had its moments, it ultimately fell flat compared to its predecessor. I don’t think I’ll be continuing with this series if more books are released.