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A review by taryn_reads_b00ks
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
4.4/5
What a ride!- I enjoyed it quite a lot. Alex Stern and Darlington literally own my ass lol. Hell Bent not holds up the first one in this series, but smartly builds upon its exposition-heavy predecessor in a satisfying way that strengthens the characters, and fleshes them out. Bardugo impresses in the way that she is able to propel the character-driven narrative forward while maintaining a careful balance: engaging in fantasy world-building while simultaneously reigning in the story- never allowing it to become trite or to lose a sense of direction.
Biggest obvious complaint: still no s3x scene (wuhwah)…. to the point in which it is actually glaringly strange that that none of these college kids are getting it on?!?!
What a ride!- I enjoyed it quite a lot. Alex Stern and Darlington literally own my ass lol. Hell Bent not holds up the first one in this series, but smartly builds upon its exposition-heavy predecessor in a satisfying way that strengthens the characters, and fleshes them out. Bardugo impresses in the way that she is able to propel the character-driven narrative forward while maintaining a careful balance: engaging in fantasy world-building while simultaneously reigning in the story- never allowing it to become trite or to lose a sense of direction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Drug abuse, Violence, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment