Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Though the story is great, the multiple povs was just difficult to grasp but it looks like a influence of huge pressure from a big fandom
Xan was great though too mature for age. Tristan and Morana were just perfect.
Lyla charcter arc was good, but the dynamics between xan and her were not that great given the kid was the reason she kept herself alive.
The kid stays with Tristan and Morana which was somewhat acceptable but they had the kid for just a year, so could have given the legal custody to the mother.. so that was off the birthday party night, they collectively are hrny and there was a btb s#x scenes among the couples which was weird and it felt like filler only....
there was no story. Just after math of Lyla's return.
reunion though rookie circumstances, the emotions were greatly detailed and it was satisfying to read
Dain was star of the show as usual. He's my favourite character in Dv series. But could have lessened some weird dialogues for him.
And the syndicator. Who was he(unknown), deets of the secret experiments was just rushed and his end was abrupt since it was carried over in 5 books.
Disappointing ofcourse.ππ€π·
Could have been better given the wait and anticipation.
Not a books that glues you. The female mc was strong willed and a hard headed woman but so damn moody. I liked the character at the start. Towards the end she was just annoying. She was spiralling and only decided to get a psychiatrist after trauma 2
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol