A review by arys_library
Marked by Kristin Cast, P.C. Cast

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

4.0

I remember reading this book when I was somewhere between 10-12 years old. I absolutely loved it (even though I probably should have waited a few years to read it). So I’m glad I got to pick it up again as an adult. It is a y/a fantasy book and comparing it to what I remember reading as a kid, there are many things I don’t remember reading and enjoying throughout the book, things I focus on more now than then. Even though I’m older, I  love it as much as I did when I was young. I do like y/a but this seemed rushed and a little too light for me. I don’t take that as a negative thing in terms of how the book was but if you’re into more graphic and descriptive books in terms of violence, people’s thoughts, and sex, this might not be for you. It’s a part of a pretty big series but the books are super fast paced you could finish all of them very quickly. This first book only takes place over a period of a few days which is why I think it feels rushed. If it were spanned out over a few months, and there was more conflict within the book and not just the ending, I would have loved it more. But I did still love it. I’m definitely going to finish the series over again. 
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