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A review by sbrads
For Better or Cursed by Kate M. Williams
2.0
Did I like it or did I just not despise it as much as the first one? Either way, never has a book two done such a strong uptick, because this was not painful to read like the first. I would even venture a 2.5? It might have been because I was able to get the audiobook for this one and thus, was more easily able to ignore how utterly trash all the characters are.
Here is the thing that I think makes these books the most painful- the author really nailed the teenage voice, which is impressive, but also, unless you are one, teenagers are actually terrible most of the time. It's not their fault, their brains are not fully developed yet but it means they still suck.
The plot in this one had better pacing...sort of. Hints towards something bigger going on but the end 'battle' was over before I even realized what was happening, and also it came out of no where and made no sense. I ask you BEANIE BABIES. Reaaaalllly
Here is the thing that I think makes these books the most painful- the author really nailed the teenage voice, which is impressive, but also, unless you are one, teenagers are actually terrible most of the time. It's not their fault, their brains are not fully developed yet but it means they still suck.
The plot in this one had better pacing...sort of. Hints towards something bigger going on but the end 'battle' was over before I even realized what was happening, and also it came out of no where and made no sense. I ask you BEANIE BABIES. Reaaaalllly