Thank you Orbit Books for the gifted ARC.

OOOOOH Y’ALL.

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Do I have thoughts.

First, this is a really solid middle book. It didn’t have me in a chokehold like book one, but it also didn’t have a second book meltdown. The plot keeps moving and the meddling gods cause way more chaos and I am here for it all. I enjoy Lore as the main character and like her balance of softness and strength.

Nowww. The romance. I am just not feeling it like I was in book one. I think there was a bit less of a connection and I didn’t get enough moments throughout. Nor do I know where this is heading and that has left me befuddled too. I’m a wee bit concerned on how things will shake out in the last book.

I didn’t mind the plot and while yes, there’s some repetitive nature to it, I still felt like I had an enjoyable time reading the story. It goes by pretty quickly and has a more young adult writing style with adult content. There’s a great amount of upheaval that occurred at the end and I thought it left off at a spot that had me wanting to know what happens next.

Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: moderate
- Romance: 1-2 open door; mentions of closed door
- Violence: high