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A review by nicklein
Of Fate and Phantoms by C.J. Archer
5.0
I can't believe I've inhale-read all the books in this series in less than a week. Is that applause I'm hearing?
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This series has just become one of my all time favorites! Each installment becomes more promising and more impressive as the series progresses. I find the characters easy to connect with. The plot was complex, the magic system was easy to understand and I love how the storyline seemed to branch out with every sequel!
Everything was a win for me.
• The characters
The two main characters each had their bad book. Lincoln in book 5 and Charlie in book 6 but they were redeemed, don't worry.
Lincoln was very unpredictable throughout the whole series but he had a major character development in the second half of the series in my opinion. He was very intimidating and strict. The contrast between him and Charlie was mile wide. Charlie was really sympathetic, brave, witty but insecure in the first few books. She was reckless too which almost always lead them to trouble.
The side characters were lovable as well. I especially loved Gus, Seth and Charlie's interactions so much. The three of them were hilarious together. Though Lincoln had a few pretty funny one-liners himself, I can't lie.
Guessing the villains was really fun too. Though some of them were anticlimactic to be honest. I loathe Julia way more than all of the villains in each book combined.Can she just move to another continent already?
• The plot, magic system, worldbuilding
As I have said a while ago, the plot was really complex. Each book had their own twists I didn't see coming. The storyline branched out to other supernatural phenomenon in a heartbeat I was surprised at myself for being caught unaware every time.
The magic system was really easy to follow because I was introduced to it along with Charlie and it was nice to discover how everything works through her fresh perspective.
I loved that it was set in the 19th century and in London! The titles (barons, earls, etc.) were completely jumbled in my head though.
• The romance
The romance was really cute and frustrating at the same time. I don't think it was fast. I liked the pace of it, the slowburn, the longing. Ugh. It progressed a little too fast though. I'm actually glad for books 5 and 6 when romance took a backseat. But it's there. It's palpable and much more genuine and exciting in my opinion.
Overall, the series was really good, an absolute must read I want to cry. I can't wait to read the 8th installment I would gladly sell my liver for it.
Review is up! Not that anyone cares.
This series has just become one of my all time favorites! Each installment becomes more promising and more impressive as the series progresses. I find the characters easy to connect with. The plot was complex, the magic system was easy to understand and I love how the storyline seemed to branch out with every sequel!
Everything was a win for me.
• The characters
The two main characters each had their bad book. Lincoln in book 5 and Charlie in book 6 but they were redeemed, don't worry.
Lincoln was very unpredictable throughout the whole series but he had a major character development in the second half of the series in my opinion. He was very intimidating and strict. The contrast between him and Charlie was mile wide. Charlie was really sympathetic, brave, witty but insecure in the first few books. She was reckless too which almost always lead them to trouble.
The side characters were lovable as well. I especially loved Gus, Seth and Charlie's interactions so much. The three of them were hilarious together. Though Lincoln had a few pretty funny one-liners himself, I can't lie.
Guessing the villains was really fun too. Though some of them were anticlimactic to be honest. I loathe Julia way more than all of the villains in each book combined.
• The plot, magic system, worldbuilding
As I have said a while ago, the plot was really complex. Each book had their own twists I didn't see coming. The storyline branched out to other supernatural phenomenon in a heartbeat I was surprised at myself for being caught unaware every time.
The magic system was really easy to follow because I was introduced to it along with Charlie and it was nice to discover how everything works through her fresh perspective.
I loved that it was set in the 19th century and in London! The titles (barons, earls, etc.) were completely jumbled in my head though.
• The romance
The romance was really cute and frustrating at the same time. I don't think it was fast. I liked the pace of it, the slowburn, the longing. Ugh. It progressed a little too fast though.
Spoiler
They got engaged after only weeks of actually being together. Yikes.Overall, the series was really good, an absolute must read I want to cry. I can't wait to read the 8th installment I would gladly sell my liver for it.