A review by isabellejette
The Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K.L. DeVore

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. I’m honestly speechless right now after reading this book staring at the wall, and trying to think through everything. Now this is how to write a prequal. K. L. DeVore is an amazing writer. The way she portrays these characters and writes these dark twisted stories is beyond. She covers very heavy topics that can be challenging to read. I cried for these characters. I’m glad we get a backstory on these characters especially Chrome, Gray, and Slate. This book follows dual povs of Chrome and Slate. You have to read A Touch of Gold and Madness FIRST. Otherwise they’re spoilers. Man this plot and these characters have me hooked. I was right knowing this book was going to hurt me. I somehow did not expect the plot twists at the end. Jaw dropping.