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A review by proficientzucchini
Nightbane by Alex Aster
3.5
Okay take two. I wrote this whole review and then accidentally deleted it.
Contains spoilers for book one and two.
I enjoyed this more than the second book. It was not mind blowing or anything, but it was enjoyable. I I liked learning about the relationship between Isla and Grim through her regaining her memories at the same time she was exploring her relationship with Oro.
That being said, Oro had the personality of a rock. I didn't understand why Isla would pursue a relationship with him. This is going to sound weird, but her reminded me of the Christian fundamentalist teens on reality tv who are
"courting" and don't go past side-hugs and maybe hand-holding. I mean they did far more than that, but he seemed so weirdly chaste at the same time.
In addition we were told in book one that Grim and Isla have this earth-shattering love for each other that she just needs to remember and yet when it's revealed my response was "wait...thats it?" Basically they finally bone and then they're instantly in love and would tear down the world for each other. Edward and Bella was a more
"epic" love story than this...at least so far.
I realize I just shit all over this book, but I did actually find it enjoyable and will read the next in the series.
Contains spoilers for book one and two.
I enjoyed this more than the second book. It was not mind blowing or anything, but it was enjoyable. I I liked learning about the relationship between Isla and Grim through her regaining her memories at the same time she was exploring her relationship with Oro.
That being said, Oro had the personality of a rock. I didn't understand why Isla would pursue a relationship with him. This is going to sound weird, but her reminded me of the Christian fundamentalist teens on reality tv who are
"courting" and don't go past side-hugs and maybe hand-holding. I mean they did far more than that, but he seemed so weirdly chaste at the same time.
In addition we were told in book one that Grim and Isla have this earth-shattering love for each other that she just needs to remember and yet when it's revealed my response was "wait...thats it?" Basically they finally bone and then they're instantly in love and would tear down the world for each other. Edward and Bella was a more
"epic" love story than this...at least so far.
I realize I just shit all over this book, but I did actually find it enjoyable and will read the next in the series.