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A review by abbypenn2003
Our Dark Duet by V.E. Schwab
5.0
I really don't know how much pain and death a human being can take in a matter of two days. First, Arthur Morgan's death at the end of Red Dead Redemption 2 that I had to play through. Now, Kate Harker and Isla...why?!!?! I was so so so attached to Kate and Isla from the very beginning. I'm just relieved that August, my favorite character, was not killed off.
But other than pain and death, this entire duology is one that will stay with me for the rest of my life. These books are so beautiful and almost poetic. I loved the characters from the very beginning (especially August Flynn :)). I loved and enjoyed every second as our two main characters grew and developed into strong, complex leaders.
The plot was amazing and drew me in from the very first time I read This Savage Song. I have to admit, it's sad. This book made me cry so much, and I hate when books make me feel sad and grief, but the beautifulness of this story clouded all of that.
I have mixed feelings about this, though. I love that I read it and got to meet August Flynn and Kate Harker. But I hate that it made me feel sad. I hate that I had to experience yet another death not even 24 hours after I had to experience the death of Arthur Morgan from RDR 2.
I think I am going to, sadly, have to take a break from reading to revive my broken heart. I hate that I am starting the new year off without a book, but I just can't push myself to read another word.
I will be back, however, once I feel better.
Victoria Schwab...you hurt my heart and I will never forgive you for that...but you also made me see beauty in the littlest of things. All in all, thank you for producing this art.
-Abby Kingery
But other than pain and death, this entire duology is one that will stay with me for the rest of my life. These books are so beautiful and almost poetic. I loved the characters from the very beginning (especially August Flynn :)). I loved and enjoyed every second as our two main characters grew and developed into strong, complex leaders.
The plot was amazing and drew me in from the very first time I read This Savage Song. I have to admit, it's sad. This book made me cry so much, and I hate when books make me feel sad and grief, but the beautifulness of this story clouded all of that.
I have mixed feelings about this, though. I love that I read it and got to meet August Flynn and Kate Harker. But I hate that it made me feel sad. I hate that I had to experience yet another death not even 24 hours after I had to experience the death of Arthur Morgan from RDR 2.
I think I am going to, sadly, have to take a break from reading to revive my broken heart. I hate that I am starting the new year off without a book, but I just can't push myself to read another word.
I will be back, however, once I feel better.
Victoria Schwab...you hurt my heart and I will never forgive you for that...but you also made me see beauty in the littlest of things. All in all, thank you for producing this art.
-Abby Kingery