piperclover's review
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
If this had been the first book in the series I think I would have rated it higher but after reading the first book and comparing them, this one just didn't stack up the same. I really loved the character growth and this is one of the better examples of character growth I've read but I just didn't really care too much about Calder as a character because of how the first book characterizes him, even with the growth. The kids feel like actual characters and not just a roadblock or easy background tension which was really nice. I like the dynamic of Calder and Felix but it just wasn't quite as investing as the first one was for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Minor: Death and Death of parent
Stomach bug/ill kids,
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