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proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A war is brewing. A war between the Sanctuaries around the world. When it all breaks loose the betrayals are plenty and friends turn into foes. Skulduggery and Valkyrie do what they can, but she's also fighting her own battle, against the evil being inside of her. If Valkyrie lets Darquesse take over, the whole world is in trouble.
When the series started Valkyrie (or Stephanie, as her real name is) was 12 years old. In this eigth book she celebrates her 18th birthday. She's learnt things and developed her powers over the years, but when it comes to her personal development not much has happened, I think. It's no big deal in this kind of books, that's not why we read them. It's like reading about, for example, Marvel heroes: you regognise them for what they are and just want to follow them on their next adventure.
Valkyrie has had her reflection as stand-in when she's been out with Skulduggery, fighting evil. The reflection, Stephanie, takes over more and more, and has become more solid and thinking for itself. She wants to take over Valkyrie's family and life at home, thinking that Valkyrie doesn't deserve it. When Valkyrie finally can't resist the darkness within and Darquesse surfaces, it looks like Stephanie gets her wish. But Skulduggery hasn't given up and thinks Valkyrie still can be saved. I'm looking forward to seeing where this development will take us!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, War, and Death
hades666's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. It was really well written why did Anton and ghastly have to die?
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Death
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