this one was definitely better than the first book. still very cringy at parts but the ending was exciting and a bit more mature. hopefully the last book explores more on pip’s dark side.
i was surprised by claudia being dead that gave me a gasp of surprise. although, i guessed the brother doing the "paranormal" side. i would've preferred if the book focused more of the institute as i felt that could be a strong story for sure.
this book carries a big weight with it. the story is heart wrenching. you feel intertwined with these characters and their lives. it shows the harsh reality of wartime. i would highly recommend it.
if i had a nickel for everytime i read an older book with an incest trope.... i would have two nickels. which isn't a lot, but still weird it has happened twice