A review by ehmannky
Stormsong by C.L. Polk

emotional mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

5.0

I think I liked Stormsong more than I liked Witchmark, which is saying quite a bit since I loved the first book in this installment quite a lot. I liked the departure from Miles to Grace, as I felt that it's a great way to acknowledge that Miles' emotional arc and growth is for the most part at an end in terms of the story and Grace needed the space to grow. It was super fun to see him and Tristan still there, being cute and still being active in the story (also, yay! Grace and Tristan are friends now). I liked Grace a lot. I liked how she reckoned with her privilege, and her growing awareness that while she did not cause the sins of her fathers, she is responsible for rectifying the ongoing wrong. And this is explicitly said in the text to Grace's face and she accepts it. It's wonderful to see. 

Also, Grace and Avia's relationship is so beautiful. I love that Grace wants her for the same reason she wants to build a better family with Tristan and Miles--because she loves them and they make her a better person. It's just an all around gorgeous read. 
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