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Heartsong by TJ Klune
1.75
adventurous dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Out of the entire series, I hated this one the most. 

First we start off with a huge timeskip (not a fan) and forced amnesia (I really hate the amnesia trope, especially because it felt like it was quite sloppily written here). 

For 2 books we are given glimpses into the relationship between Robbie and Kelly, not to mention the fact that the last book ended on such an epic note. So I went into the book with high hopes and see that a lot of shit actually went down behind the scenes that landed Robbie where he was. 

All of a sudden, Kelly and Robbie are together and have been for years?? Robbie was apparently kidnapped and brainwashed?? The pack didn't even rescue him and thought he was a traitor despite the past 2 books themes being heavy on bonds, found family and acceptance and yet they just let him go? ESPECIALLY since the pack knew he was being manipulated.

The plot? What plot? It felt like Klune had no idea what to write and was just seeing where the story took him - which was no where. The relationship between Kelly and Robbie felt poorly written. Because it was. 

Really hated this one. Had to force myself to read it actually.