A review by krzzykitty92
The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book has all the YA angst with adult violence. Heavy, dark themes of racism, misogyny, and politics. The world was vibrant, but you can also feel the tension of societal barriers pitted against the main character. The author held my attention throughout most of the book. I will say the last like 7 chapters seem to drag on a bit, however, the ending is satisfying and I can’t wait to pick up the sequel. Also what keeps this from being a full 4 stars or higher is that sometimes I felt a little lost. The plot was so engaging that it took me a while to realize I honestly had no idea how this world was set up. This aside, it’s still a fantastic read and I’m all for the female rage “Shoot first ask questions later” mentality.
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