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A review by jelkebooks
Bridge of Souls by V.E. Schwab
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is probably my least favourite in the series so far. I mean, it's still a pretty decent book. I absolutely flew through it. I thought the atmosphere build was incredible as well. I liked the new characters in this book as well, and the overall story was really intriguing to me.
However, I just really did not like Cassidy in this one. She has never been the smartest protagonist but this whole book hinges on the fact that she is just stupid. Truly, her stupidity is completely unmatched. It's almost unbelievable. Her common sense was just completely gone throughout this book, and it got on my nerves at times.
I also really disliked the ending. I do have to say that the events in the end were very much lead by Cassidy's stupidity. So it would make sense for me not to like it. However, I also have to say that it just felt a bit anti-climactic, and a bit too sunshine and rainbows. I know it's a middle grade book, and I definitely didn't expect this to be all doom and gloom. However, it was just a bit too positive. I don't know. It felt very fake and disingenious. It just didn't work for me.
However, I just really did not like Cassidy in this one. She has never been the smartest protagonist but this whole book hinges on the fact that she is just stupid. Truly, her stupidity is completely unmatched. It's almost unbelievable. Her common sense was just completely gone throughout this book, and it got on my nerves at times.
I also really disliked the ending. I do have to say that the events in the end were very much lead by Cassidy's stupidity. So it would make sense for me not to like it. However, I also have to say that it just felt a bit anti-climactic, and a bit too sunshine and rainbows. I know it's a middle grade book, and I definitely didn't expect this to be all doom and gloom. However, it was just a bit too positive. I don't know. It felt very fake and disingenious. It just didn't work for me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery