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A review by 76juliane67
A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked this book a lot, but found it a bit weaker than the first book.
The story is captivating and very fast paced, but extremely dark with a lot of potentially triggering themes, so be aware when you pick this up.
I never usually say this about a book, but I think it could have been 100 pages longer. There were several instances when something was not explained and I was thrown out of the story because of this. I also found the progression of thelove story between Laia and Keenan very forced and unnatural and you could see that it was written in there for a specific plot point.
The story is captivating and very fast paced, but extremely dark with a lot of potentially triggering themes, so be aware when you pick this up.
I never usually say this about a book, but I think it could have been 100 pages longer. There were several instances when something was not explained and I was thrown out of the story because of this. I also found the progression of the
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Rape, Terminal illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis