A review by emilys_pageturners
The Dark Vault by Victoria Schwab

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

I really enjoyed reading this book. I love how the dead rest (or break out of) shelves like books. This was such a unique concept and really well done! I really liked the worldbuilding a lot. I love the different keys and doors, the narrows and the archive! The characters were also great and likeable and they all had their struggles. The plot was great as well and remained very mysterious throughout both books. Sometimes the pacing became a bit slow but it always quickly picked up again. 

Overall I enjoyed it and it was really original and unique. Filled with some mysteries and filled with atmosphere. It has interesting worlds that not everyone can see and a unique way to see and view the dead and their lives.