gtures 's review for:

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

5.0

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I... I can't even put into words how heartbreakingly beautiful this book is. I laughed. I cried. I screamed. I cried some more. This might be my favorite book of Garber's. Evangeline is such a warm and brave character. I want to be besties with her. I love how empathetic and kind she stays even through all the trials life has thrown her way. And Jacks... JACKS! That dummy! I just want to yell at him "get out of your own way man" [quote brought to you by Ted Lasso].

I was truly fighting for breath those last few chapters. I expect that I will NOT be sleeping tonight as I dash to read the last book of the series.