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A review by danileighta
The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman
4.0
This is a great sequel! The high chaos world that Kai, Irene, and Vale end up in will bend your mind just a bit. Staying aware of the Fae tendency to drag you into their stories means Irene has to be extra mindful as she moves through Venice trying to be the heroine. There are so many moving parts to Cogman's novels and here I thought should might drop one of those spinning plates, but throughout the book, characters' stories weave and intervweave in a natural way.
My favorite character in this book was actually Lady Gauntes. I have a feeling we will see her again in the series (she basicaly promised this) and, I have to say, I'm excited for that. She is Fae, but she is very sensible and able to stay focused on one plan at a time. She does not tend to get caught up in the narrative of the thing, as her brethren do. Her focus and behind-the-scenes manipulation are to be admired, even while you route against her.
Our encounter with Kai's uncle was fantastic. The description of his skin "the clear, gray darkness of fathomless overcast skies", his polished horns, onyx hair, and red eyes... Definitely a fearsome being! I could feel his power through the pages and I continued to feel it throughout, though we only actually encounter him twice.
This series is staying really strong for me. Librarians, fantasy-folks, and anyone who is into a good adventure should give a read.
My favorite character in this book was actually Lady Gauntes. I have a feeling we will see her again in the series (she basicaly promised this) and, I have to say, I'm excited for that. She is Fae, but she is very sensible and able to stay focused on one plan at a time. She does not tend to get caught up in the narrative of the thing, as her brethren do. Her focus and behind-the-scenes manipulation are to be admired, even while you route against her.
Our encounter with Kai's uncle was fantastic. The description of his skin "the clear, gray darkness of fathomless overcast skies", his polished horns, onyx hair, and red eyes... Definitely a fearsome being! I could feel his power through the pages and I continued to feel it throughout, though we only actually encounter him twice.
This series is staying really strong for me. Librarians, fantasy-folks, and anyone who is into a good adventure should give a read.