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caseythereader's review
adventurous
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Racism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcohol
perditanitt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!
After reading the thrilling first book in this series, That Self-Same Metal, I was so excited for the second book in this series, and it did not disappoint. Williams's Shakespearean world is magical and exciting, and now I will be impatiently waiting for book three!
Set directly after the events in the first book, Joan Sands is continuing her battle with the Fae,especially now that Titanea has taken Queen Anne's place. After being named a lady-in-waiting, Joan must now live in the palace and continue her battle from the inside. With her family and friends helping, will she be able to stop Titanea from taking over court?
This might be the first YA book I have ever read has a polyamorous love story, and I am 100% here for it. Good riddance to the love triangles and "who will they pick" notions. Let Joan love whoever she wants. I'm interested to see how it will play out in the next book.
The only reason this isn't a five star review is because I found the beginning of the book to be a little jarring, after having read the first book a few months ago. It took a few chapters to get back into the flow of the story. It would have helped to have a small recap or overview of the events in the first book before jumping into the action.
After reading the thrilling first book in this series, That Self-Same Metal, I was so excited for the second book in this series, and it did not disappoint. Williams's Shakespearean world is magical and exciting, and now I will be impatiently waiting for book three!
Set directly after the events in the first book, Joan Sands is continuing her battle with the Fae,
This might be the first YA book I have ever read has a polyamorous love story, and I am 100% here for it. Good riddance to the love triangles and "who will they pick" notions. Let Joan love whoever she wants. I'm interested to see how it will play out in the next book.
The only reason this isn't a five star review is because I found the beginning of the book to be a little jarring, after having read the first book a few months ago. It took a few chapters to get back into the flow of the story. It would have helped to have a small recap or overview of the events in the first book before jumping into the action.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Physical abuse