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A review by bookstarbri
Clash of Fate and Fury by Rachel Menard
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
tbh I’m always nervous going into second books after I love the first ones. But YALL. THIS BOOK. Rachel Menard owes me compensation for the emotional turmoil she put me through!! this series has been just such a wonderful ride. I loved the first book and I’m so happy to say that the second one was even better! The stakes were higher, the adventures were wilder, and the relationships grew even deeper. it was so beautiful to read this story and I’m really going to miss this series and these characters (though…the ending did leave room for a third book! maybe someday I’ll see my loves again!?!)
My favorite character in the last book was Pollux and im pleased to say that has not changed at all. I will protect Pollux with my life. We must make sure no harm ever comes to that angel!!! In this book, his relationship with Gen really deepens and it was one of my favorite parts of reading this. Watching them grow closer while dealing with all these obstacles was nothing short of beautiful. I love them. As for Gen, tbh I think maybe Pollux does have competition for being my favorite character bc I LOVE GEN!!! she might be one of my favorite characters ever? I feel so seen sometimes reading her chapters. She’s just amazing and I love her.
As for Castor, that girl is an absolute demon but somehow I found a way to love her??? I loved her character arc a lot and if you like evil characters who are secretly maybe not as evil as they pretend to be, you will adore castor and her demonic ways haha. I also want to say just how much I love the side characters too. Flek and Bale and our lovely animal characters are so much fun and the story wouldn’t be the same without them. Ugh I want them all to be happy forever.
Lastly, I have to say that I really admire this duology for how unique it is. It’s inspired by Greek mythology obviously but it’s done in the most unique way. I was a Percy Jackson kid growing up and reading this series reminded me of what it felt like to read PJO for the first time. These books are so much fun and if you’re looking for a cool adventure, amazing found family, and cool magic, definitely read these!!
Thanks soooo much to Flux Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
My favorite character in the last book was Pollux and im pleased to say that has not changed at all. I will protect Pollux with my life. We must make sure no harm ever comes to that angel!!! In this book, his relationship with Gen really deepens and it was one of my favorite parts of reading this. Watching them grow closer while dealing with all these obstacles was nothing short of beautiful. I love them. As for Gen, tbh I think maybe Pollux does have competition for being my favorite character bc I LOVE GEN!!! she might be one of my favorite characters ever? I feel so seen sometimes reading her chapters. She’s just amazing and I love her.
As for Castor, that girl is an absolute demon but somehow I found a way to love her??? I loved her character arc a lot and if you like evil characters who are secretly maybe not as evil as they pretend to be, you will adore castor and her demonic ways haha. I also want to say just how much I love the side characters too. Flek and Bale and our lovely animal characters are so much fun and the story wouldn’t be the same without them. Ugh I want them all to be happy forever.
Lastly, I have to say that I really admire this duology for how unique it is. It’s inspired by Greek mythology obviously but it’s done in the most unique way. I was a Percy Jackson kid growing up and reading this series reminded me of what it felt like to read PJO for the first time. These books are so much fun and if you’re looking for a cool adventure, amazing found family, and cool magic, definitely read these!!
Thanks soooo much to Flux Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!