for this book the characters are in a darker place (mentally and physically, because they’re no longer in the city of lights - get it?) which sets a more somber tone, which i loved. there was more of a depth to the characters, particularly severin, who you see a completely different side to, and laila, who is being a goddess per usual. once again chokshi shoved my emotions in the blender in those final scenes, she will definitely be seeing my therapist. her bill total depends on the outcome of the last book, which i both am anticipating and dreading.