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Misrule by Heather Walter
2.0

2.5 stars rounded up since it wasn’t the worst. I don’t know how to start this review, I’m just disappointed. :( After the cliffhanger Malice left I was so eager and excited to immediately start the sequel. However, a couple chapters in and I realized this was not the book I hoped for. Like others have said I think this should have 100% been a standalone and Malice could have just been a bit longer to fully wrap up the story.

Let me start with what I liked:
1. I was actually quite fond of the new cast of characters that came from the Dark Court. Sometimes having so many new characters in a sequel is a bit off putting, and I will admit that at times it was hard to fully keep up with all of them. But overall I thought they were distinct and had purpose to the world of this story. I even liked Derek though I felt his quick alliance with the dark court was a bit too easy given the way they treated him.