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challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So I think this book may have be my favorite book out of the three in this series. And it’s definitely the heaviest and most emotional book for me out of the three.
The way that mental illness was tackled and discussed in this book is so truly beautiful and raw that I felt like I was in Aiden’s mind myself. Within just the first 20 percent of the book I was already in near tears from how well Aiden’s feelings are portrayed. Especially after seeing Elijah for the first time after so long.
I also loved the glimpses of Elijah’s thoughts as well. Seeing a little bit of his struggles too as he tries to find closure so he can truly move on with his life only to get more and more questions.
This book made me think more about the power of faith and the impact it can have on someone in the darkest times of their life. And the monks in this book were some of the most amazing characters. I absolutely adored them.
The way that mental illness was tackled and discussed in this book is so truly beautiful and raw that I felt like I was in Aiden’s mind myself. Within just the first 20 percent of the book I was already in near tears from how well Aiden’s feelings are portrayed. Especially after seeing Elijah for the first time after so long.
I also loved the glimpses of Elijah’s thoughts as well. Seeing a little bit of his struggles too as he tries to find closure so he can truly move on with his life only to get more and more questions.
This book made me think more about the power of faith and the impact it can have on someone in the darkest times of their life. And the monks in this book were some of the most amazing characters. I absolutely adored them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Depression, suicidal ideation