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Bringer of Dust
by J.M. Miro
If you need me, I'll be lying on the floor, thinking about how much emotional pain I'll be in when the next book comes out in two years.
Bringer of Dust is the second book in the Talents trilogy, and it definitely ups the "spookiness" factor while also introducing a handful of new and equally intriguing characters and exploring the world of the talents. I've been waiting desperately to read this, and I read almost 2/3 of it in one day (mostly in the privacy of my room so I didn't cry in public again). I'm trying to decide if I like this one better than the first, and I'm leaning towards yes...but the vibes in both are just immaculate.
Because of some certain emotionally damaging events from book one, the characters are on the hunt for a second orsine (aka portal to the world of the dead). Spread far and wide across Europe, the talents must find a way to open the orsine without freeing the rest of the drughrs. Once again, the multiple POVs helped speed up the pacing of the book. I also think there were more action scenes throughout the story, but I did find the ending a little underwhelming (although I'm scared to say that since there's still another book). I guessed a few of the plot twists but was surprised by others. I also teared up at the end for literally no reason, but I think, given the suffering everyone goes through, it's only fair.
The found family vibes were definitely present, too. I don't think Alice was as relevant in this book, but I still appreciated her chapters. Komako's POVs were the slowest for me, but mostly because she was on her own for a while. I really liked Jeta and her complexities, and I'm excited to see her arc in book three. Micah, on the other hand, can die for all I care. Oskar and Ribs grew on me, and I hope they keep getting more page time. Marlowe is still one of my favorites, but Charlie might have surpassed him. The poor boy has been through so much already and his character arc in this book was so depressing.
Fans of Umbrella Academy and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will probably enjoy the Talents trilogy (and then I can have other people to cry with).
Thanks to Flatiron books for the free ARC!
4.75/5
Bringer of Dust is the second book in the Talents trilogy, and it definitely ups the "spookiness" factor while also introducing a handful of new and equally intriguing characters and exploring the world of the talents. I've been waiting desperately to read this, and I read almost 2/3 of it in one day (mostly in the privacy of my room so I didn't cry in public again). I'm trying to decide if I like this one better than the first, and I'm leaning towards yes...but the vibes in both are just immaculate.
Because of some certain emotionally damaging events from book one, the characters are on the hunt for a second orsine (aka portal to the world of the dead). Spread far and wide across Europe, the talents must find a way to open the orsine without freeing the rest of the drughrs. Once again, the multiple POVs helped speed up the pacing of the book. I also think there were more action scenes throughout the story, but I did find the ending a little underwhelming (although I'm scared to say that since there's still another book). I guessed a few of the plot twists but was surprised by others. I also teared up at the end for literally no reason, but I think, given the suffering everyone goes through, it's only fair.
The found family vibes were definitely present, too. I don't think Alice was as relevant in this book, but I still appreciated her chapters. Komako's POVs were the slowest for me, but mostly because she was on her own for a while. I really liked Jeta and her complexities, and I'm excited to see her arc in book three. Micah, on the other hand, can die for all I care. Oskar and Ribs grew on me, and I hope they keep getting more page time. Marlowe is still one of my favorites, but Charlie might have surpassed him. The poor boy has been through so much already and his character arc in this book was so depressing.
Fans of Umbrella Academy and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will probably enjoy the Talents trilogy (and then I can have other people to cry with).
Thanks to Flatiron books for the free ARC!
4.75/5