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4.5. I really enjoyed Muse, maybe even more so than Strange. I think that Laini was reaching a little bit with some of the plot line especially when it came to the whole heart of the citadel, I still can’t imagine the layout of it and the way it opens up as a portal, while the rest was well set out and timed. I was on the edge of my seat for most of it and the way that each character has their own perspective and arc. However, the new intertwining story line became confusing after a while. Nevertheless, Kora and Nova really broke my heart. I think the way their story came together was interesting and not what I expected at all but I guess it made sense in the end about who was who and why it led the conclusion it did.

The issue I had mainly was the fact that the whole concept of the empire and the world continuums was introduced kind of suddenly during world building (and I don’t recall it being mentioned in the previous book). I understood most of it fine like the Seraphs breaking through the overlapping portals to discover different world or that the Empire of Zeru was failing and Skathis decided to take it down before declaring himself and god and residing in one place so he could create havoc and create babies to sell. But somehow after reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone series I still don’t fully grasp the world continuums and how all the worlds fit together. I seemed to struggle a lot with this (and I’ll admit I struggle a lot in other books too). The book does well to explain what happens to the babies but not where they all went. I think now that they have the ledger with all the sold children, if there is a third book maybe it’ll discuss more about who and where they were sold to.

Sometimes I felt like nothing much was happening except people explaining in more depth what happened to them or in Weeps history. I don’t understand the purpose the printed scripts in the back and front of the book but I guess it was a fun activity.

The character development in Thyon was my favourite although minor and to finally understand Minya more now is so wholesome.

I liked the reference to the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, even though it was only a small mention. Like at the end...what does that mean?? I NEED TO KNOW.

The end made me tear up because it was so sweet. A Godspawn and human mix breed family living in an eagle. Love it. Also, Erik-Fane and Azareen my god my heart melted for them and I honestly am so intrigued to see whether Lazlo and Sarai can find a Godspawn who can make a body for her

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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