A review by matelliii
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Rating: 3.25⭐️/5⭐️ — Oh boy how i enjoyed this book. I kinda expect this to be one of those character driven story but it was not. It kinda was but the plot gave more depth into the progression of our main characters’ relationship. The whole “Amazing Race” is so exhilarating, and what a wonderful setting for our Sebastian and Kaderin’s story. A total page turner and fast paced, with the whole challenges that is happening. And i love how it’s totally different from the first book, how Sebastian is more careful in navigating his feelings towards Kaderin. And, although this is such a step up from book 1 in terms with both plot and romance, I’m starting to think that I’m not into “fated mates” kinda relationships. This is a personal preference, but it felt so shallow how the foundation of a relationship is because of this primitive sense of someone being fated to you. Idk, but just as i said, Im glad that Sebastian is wayyy different than Lachlain in terms of handling his fated partner. He gave her the RESPECT and I love how he gave Kaderin the space she needed and didnt outright forced himself to her. I also love that Kaderin was as confused with her feelings but tried so hard not to just succumbed to it, she even fought for it. Another gripe for me was at the end how the conflict was resolved. Maybe there’s just something i  the writing where it took me a few rereads to comprehend what happened. And i noticed this too the way action scenes are not that well-written, but its average to say the least. But i have to thank overarching imagination for filling in sometimes when the texts are not as descriptive as i wanted it to be. 
In summary, i love the adventurous plot, romance is kinda meh for me but i still appreciate how different it was than the first book, the writing could’ve been improved and the vibes are just vibing! Lol