My rating: ⭐⭐⭐
For the size of this book, it was very lacking. After reading A Court
of Mist and Fury, I was so excited to read this book, though I was confused as
to why there was so much hype around that book, but not this one. Now I know
why.
My annoyances first. The number of ellipses infuriated me. There were
sometimes three to a page and I understand that they’re used to show pause for
thought, but for most, a good old comma would do. It became so bad that every
time I saw that ‘…’ I considered skipping the paragraph, which is not what you
want when reading any book. Secondly, the end was sort of predictable. I
guessed how a lot of the battle would play out before the book came and the
things that I didn’t predict did seem a little too convenient, even for saviours
in battles. As bad as it sounds, I would
have preferred it if more main characters had died as well; it would at least
make it seem more realistic.
Overall, though, I did enjoy the general plot and it was exciting to
see the world expanded upon even more. The progression of the three books definitely
got that right by building upon the world little by little in each book. Rhys
and Feyre’s relationship was also really nicely done and felt real. They spent
enough time apart that the book didn’t strictly turn into a romance but their
moments together still made me really happy.
I know there are now more books planned to be released related to this
series, but I’m no longer as enthused to read them as I might once have been.
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