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I absolutely loved finally diving back into this world and seeing how Mare’s journey progresses. I’m always a sucker for YA fantasy and dystopians, so I probably will always rate them highly, but I didn’t want to stop reading this. Lately, though I’ve always loved a redemption arc, I’ve been loving the exploration of when it’s okay to do some morally gray things and when do we turn into monsters if that’s who we’re trying to defeat? Mare’s grip on her own morality and her learning to love and trust again are the biggest themes of this book. I loved meeting new characters and getting more depth in the old ones. I didn’t like Cal in the first book, but now I’m in love! And I don’t hate Kilorn anymore. And I have a deeper understanding of Farley. Though there may be animosity between characters, I’m sensing some found family vibes coming and I am so here for it. Though the ending was such a disheartening cliffhanger, that I’m almost scared to start the next book! (Good thing I don’t have it yet I guess eh?)

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

shade was the only decent character before farley, and he died

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This was… not good. I should’ve expected it, considering I rated “Red Queen” only 3 stars. I don’t know why I decided to go further on with the series, but for some reason I did. And it wasn’t that enjoyable! In all honesty, I’m in desperate need of reading books to complete my reading goal and if I wasn’t, I would’ve DNFed this. I never DNF books. For the latter half of the book, I listened to an audiobook version although I own a physical copy.

I don’t feel like writing a full-on review, so here are some of my thoughts from my notes app that I had whilst reading one time!!!

i love cal but he’s kinda boring
maven is the only character that’s carrying the series and that’s only because he actually has a personality
OH AND KILORN AND SHADE, i like them, especially their bantering
(edit- SHADE DIED. HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO I LOVED)
mare = lightning girl NOT mareena
WE GET IT. ANYONE CAN BETRAY ANYONE. OOOOKAY.
cameron is girlboss

I’m done.

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I'm not enjoying what Mare Barrows, as protagonist,mood and purpose in this book does.

The narrations is jumbled and jumps around to at random points that make no sense. Plus, things happen that came from no where and have no explanation. All of it happens through telling not showing for the majority of this book while capturing newbloods. Which in the case isn't good like whatsoever. Like all of a sudden Mare and Cal like then love each other in between ten chapter.

Not to mention she just is able to control her powers. Despite repeatin she is unable to with just a couple months of training with it. But it was enough to

kill queen Elara

and not

save her brother

.

I don't like this protagonist at all especially with how this book ends. Not after everything she puts her family through despite trying to be brave.

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