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adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THIS. THIS BOOK IS THE STANDARD FOR ME. This book does NOT suffer from "second book syndrome" in the slightest. It is easily the best in the entire series, without question. It takes the concept of a "morally grey" love interest and adds actual nuance to it. We get a strong female character who has the willpower of a thousand suns. Family politics are complicated, and Liadan does her best for those she loves. The stakes are even higher than the last book, and the action starts pretty much right away! My favorite book of all time. There is a reason why it is the only book I have ever rated 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship