A review by om_sammy
Steelstriker by Marie Lu

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book is fucking heartbreaking. Marie Lu does a great job bringing Talin's thoughts and feelings to life and really get the reader to reflect on the emotional damage that comes with war. I felt at times the book was slow, but it was enjoyable getting to read from Red's perspective as well as Talin's. Overall, well-written and a good finish to a great duology. Be warned: you're in for some emotional damage yourself after reading this.