A review by the_midwest_library
The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons

adventurous mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

So, this is a fun one. On the whole I don't know that I liked this installment MORE than the first two, but the series shift was so distinct and I really did enjoy this that I feel like 4 stars is a fair rating. This book is much more linear in focus, the timelines all coming together and the setup for the finale of this series is being laid. There were some great moments in this book, I wouldn't say I found myself exceptionally compelled by some of the more "emotional" scenes. I think that is due to the fact that we have been thrust into this world so aggressively while I love the characters I don't feel a lot of empathy from them, being so removed from how the story was told in books 1 and 2. That being said, I did really enjoy how the characters romantic relationships developed and just eat up all the extremely diverse cultures that Lyons has been able to create within this world. Onto the next!