A review by maises
Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier

Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.

Daughter of the Forest set the bar too high. The pacing of Son of the Shadows in comparison is drastically different, and the characters are fine but not as interesting to me as the first cast. I think it doesn’t help this is more of a build-up book/necessary for plot for going onto the next book, therefore it probably is less interesting than what the climax would be. This is also a minor factor but I’m just not the biggest “next generation of main characters” fan. It’s giving nepo babies… like I’m supposed to support you guys? I don’t know you like that I just know your parents…

Anyway, I say all this but realistically will probably pick it up again when I have the time! And then my mind will probably change completely. Just wasn’t fair of it to come right after Daughter of the Forest, since that one came out swinging.