A review by linkwithlinda
Gleam by Raven Kennedy

adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

HOLY SHIT BALLS.

I'm not sure how I went all this time without encountering a spoiler for this series, but I am so thankful that I did.

Like seriously, for how well known it is that the SJM girlies hate Tamlin,
the absolute ass wipe Midas was
was well kept under wraps! That reveal of who he was in her past!!! 🤯🤯 Absolutely despicable!!

I love the just desserts, but am I a sadist for wanting a more prolonged torture? Like sike, he didn't fully 💀 and is now a villain again in the next three books.

Also, speaking of unlikeable characters, can we talk about
MALINA
?! Like I was expecting an Aelin-Lysandra girl squad up but I don't see how I can stomach that now after witnessing the way she was toward Jeo and her people 🤢 idk about a redemption arc.

Very curious to see how Kalia will turn out. Hoping her brother ousts her.

Oh! And finally figuring out who
Fake Rip
was?! Curve ball!

I am here, frothing at the mouth. What a wild ride!

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