A review by megansoetaert
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

y'all....! this book was actually so good!!

i struggled with the first half or so, i'll own my truth. i felt like the basis of the world was basic--especially the hierarchical caste system, it felt so cut and dry. and the action wasn't actioning for me! BUT... once things really started picking up, i was so intrigued. I read the last 1/3 of the book in one sitting. the world is more complex than it initially seems, and i want to know more asap!!!! 

there are so many things beyond the main characters that are so interesting to me. like!
the Ghostings are native!!! everyone can bloodwerk!! THE OTHER COUNTRIES!!!!! i'm so excited to learn more about all of that.
i really hope we get even more of Hassa's POV in book 2. and sylah... girl... you got this (i hope)
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