A review by laurareads87
The Faithless: Magic of the Lost, Book 2 by C.L. Clark

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I really liked The Unbroken but I loved this sequel. The Faithless includes all the elements I loved from the first book — a world where sexual diversity is accepted and not itself a plot point, a cast of complex and powerful women, a fast moving plot that held my attention, and shifting political alliances and unpredictable manoeuvering — but I also think in several respects, this book is stronger than its predecessor. The power dynamics of colonialism, rebellion, and class struggle feel more thoroughly and thoughtfully explored here, and the balance of focus between main and supporting characters felt more satisfying to me. While the focus remains on the main characters, quite a few side characters are very well developed here, and everyone’s motivations feel more nuanced. Absolutely excellent — I cannot wait to see where this series goes next. Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for providing an ARC in exchange for this review. 
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