A review by meghan_w
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

adventurous challenging dark funny sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Overall, I enjoyed this book and the witty banter. I laughed out loud multiple times. I really enjoyed the variety of fantasy elements compared to other newer fantasy books. I’ve never read about a manticore in a novel before, so that was exciting! I also really enjoyed Rae and seeing her journey. 

Here’s where I struggled a little. I think the author is a FANTASTIC writer in terms of ability to tell a story and get a reader hooked. Where I see potential is in the detail itself. There’s world building and world building and world building. I found myself lost multiple times and unsure what I missed to make certain plot lines happen. There was just so much going on. 

That being said, I recommend this to anyone who enjoys  fantasy! I will likely pick up the sequel because I’m curious where it’ll go and I see the potential in this series! 
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