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Silent in the Sanctuary
by Deanna Raybourn
3.5 stars
I liked this better than the first book, even though I still have some of the same issues. There's still a bit too much going on: there's the main plot, plus two subplots (one of which is unrelated to everything else), and there are also other minor intrigues that aren't really relevant. It takes too long for the mystery to get going (again), but I did not guess the murderer or the motive, and I was rather surprised by some other revelations.
I also appreciated the complexity of the characters, including some of the minor side characters. Everyone is a bit more interesting this time around, and although the "minor intrigues" I mentioned above aren't exactly relevant to the overall plot, they do add some depth to the characters. So I did enjoy that aspect.
I'm also more invested in Julia's relationship with Brisbane. I really don't know WHY, because I was pretty meh about him in the last book, but I guess I just enjoy a good tortured romance. Who knew.
I think this book redeemed the series a bit for me. If I had disliked it I would've called it quits, but instead I rather enjoyed it. On to the next one!
I liked this better than the first book, even though I still have some of the same issues. There's still a bit too much going on: there's the main plot, plus two subplots (one of which is unrelated to everything else), and there are also other minor intrigues that aren't really relevant. It takes too long for the mystery to get going (again), but I did not guess the murderer or the motive, and I was rather surprised by some other revelations.
I also appreciated the complexity of the characters, including some of the minor side characters. Everyone is a bit more interesting this time around, and although the "minor intrigues" I mentioned above aren't exactly relevant to the overall plot, they do add some depth to the characters. So I did enjoy that aspect.
I'm also more invested in Julia's relationship with Brisbane. I really don't know WHY, because I was pretty meh about him in the last book, but I guess I just enjoy a good tortured romance. Who knew.
I think this book redeemed the series a bit for me. If I had disliked it I would've called it quits, but instead I rather enjoyed it. On to the next one!