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This is the first time I’ve been disappointed in one of these books (and of course it’s book NINE).

Here’s the thing. I live for character growth. Love it, it consumes most my reviews because I love progression. Sophie is finally exhibiting that but often it came off…poorly. More childish (which I get, she is still young), and like she was trying too hard. Some of the subtly was great, I think this whole book needed a softer tone rather than A LOT of time spent arguing.

Also, sweet baby Keefe. Once he was on page things got progressively better. This again, took waaaaay too long with not enough happening prior to carry SEVEN HUNDERED+ pages. I looooved the last 30% where the conversations needed were had, the romance got its due, and there was actual action with a big cliffhanger.

I just don’t think these books have to be as long as they do. I did enjoy this, even though I know this review reads heavily covered in saltyness.

Overall audience notes:
- Young Adult Fantasy
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: medium
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of life