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A review by katherineshawwrites
A Promise of Return by Rebecca Crunden
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
I’m so glad to have finally dipped back into this series!
It was truly fascinating to finally see Thom’s story and dip into his POV, and god was it heartbreaking. I loved his whole adventure, the new characters we met and the tension that ramped up with each chapter.
Watching Thom change as a result of what happens to him was both interesting and heart-wrenching to read, and it all felt very real and genuine. I found myself talking to people about what we might do in his situation, which I always think is a sign of a good plot point.
I think the way the book interwove with the previous one but in a different POV wasn’t as impactful as it could’ve been for me because I’d left it too long between books and had forgotten some details - but that’s entirely on me!
I will say that the most gripping part of the story is the middle, and the ending feels a little bit flat in comparison, but I’m still in love with these characters and this series, and so I’ll definitely be continuing the series.
It was truly fascinating to finally see Thom’s story and dip into his POV, and god was it heartbreaking. I loved his whole adventure, the new characters we met and the tension that ramped up with each chapter.
Watching Thom change as a result of what happens to him was both interesting and heart-wrenching to read, and it all felt very real and genuine. I found myself talking to people about what we might do in his situation, which I always think is a sign of a good plot point.
I think the way the book interwove with the previous one but in a different POV wasn’t as impactful as it could’ve been for me because I’d left it too long between books and had forgotten some details - but that’s entirely on me!
I will say that the most gripping part of the story is the middle, and the ending feels a little bit flat in comparison, but I’m still in love with these characters and this series, and so I’ll definitely be continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Rape and Pregnancy