Final Rating:
Date of Completion: 23/06/2022
Cover:
Honestly, I am not a fan of this book cover. While the dark tones and black feathers are well suited for the story, they do not create an appealing look.
Writing:
The imaginative world that forms the core pillar of this story, and series, is easily my favourite part of this book. Once again, I was fascinated by the various forms of Terre Indigenes, and I relished the constant tension generated by the threat of their fury. The use of several points of view also worked great as it helped capture the full scope of all that takes place.
Fear was a powerful motivator
Storyline:
The gentle re-introduction of the world and characters makes for a relatively slow start as the scene is set. The pace soon picks up slightly as the first dead body is found, and the hunt for the killer(s) begins. The story that emerges after this is quite simple and follows a similar structure to the previous books in this series. While this made the story somewhat predictable, the recurring themes of friendship and loyalty embedded within the tale were still cute and entertaining.
Main character:
Vicky’s character is not the most relatable or exceptional, as she constantly needs protection and shelter. Although this is not her fault, it does little to make her character interesting. This is not helped by the fact that Vicky is not getting the professional help she needs to heal from her trauma and abuse. She also experiences little growth throughout the story, and this could have added some much-needed depth to her character.
Secondary characters:
The numerous characters that popped in and out of the storyline were hard to track. However, there are a few well-developed and likeable characters who kept me engaged through their complex internal and external conflicts.
Romance:
The romance is a barely-there aspect of the storyline that does not progress much in this story. Despite this, the few moments we have with the two characters involved are cute and amusing to observe.
he firmly believed that ignorance was bullshit, not bliss.
Overall, my enjoyment of this story likely comes from how much I loved the previous instalments of this series. I am, however, starting to feel like I am outgrowing this series as this story seemed too simple and predictable. A similar book I would recommend is The Theft of Sunlight by Intisar Khanani.
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