A review by robliophile
Meridian Divide by Cassandra Rose Clarke

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

A noticeable downgrade from Battleborn, this book felt like it did a whole lot of nothing fast. It has an intriguing build-up toward the end, but there is no payoff as the third book was cut (unsurprisingly, I suppose). This book expects the character development of Battleborn to carry it as well as a healthy suspension of disbelief that a military would authorize children to take lead on ground operations just because they are from there and survived the initial invasion. I don't know, it left a decidedly underwhelming and sour note in my mouth.