A review by violetturtledove
Heartland by Lucy Hounsom

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

A brilliant second part to a trilogy with plenty of new characters and plot threads introduced: enough to keep it interesting, not so many that it gets confusing. As the scope increases this feels like a more mature story, and yes there are familiar fantasy tropes but there are also some very original ideas. The pace keeps going nicely, and while the conclusion is a bit complex it feels like the right place to end the book, and still leaves you ready to dive into the next.