A review by pgmoon
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

adventurous dark emotional inspiring
  • 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

4.5

 4.5 stars!

WOW. This book really upped the ante from the first. I feel every aspect was done with care: the story, the worldbuilding, and the characters.

By far my favorite part of the book was Bree's growth with her magic and her character. The magic system in this is really inventive and interesting. As the main character is a WOC, the struggles she goes through specifically are so impactful and emotional.
The scene when she is confronted by the Regents about their true plan truly brought me to tears. I was rooting for Bree everytime she spoke her mind!


Additionally, the small complaint I had in this book about some characters not getting development got remedied; by focusing on fewer characters, we got to know the select few much more.
I ADORE Alice and am literally waiting on the edge of my seat after her story ended. Nicholas, despite not being in it much, has a little character development, and of course, the relationship between Selwyn and Bree is very interesting and nuanced!
Because the characters got more screentime and we follow Bree's journey with her title and magic,
the ending of this book was so thrilling and beautiful.


If I had any complaints, I will say it was sometimes hard to follow the world building with 
  Arthur's memories, and the beginning of the story is a little slow-paced. But by the middle of the book I was very invested.
  I can't wait until Tracy Deonn drops the next book! I'm waiting patiently. 
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