3.5- Read this if you like vampires, love triangles, and angst! I mostly enjoyed, it was a quick read for me. I did struggle with some plot points/pacing. I was intrigued by the world-building, though it was sometimes communicated via info-dump. I really enjoyed getting to learn more about characters previously introduced and see character growth. I loved the mystical and dangerous atmosphere. Adieh’s writing is always beautiful and lyrical. I’m looking forward to book three (I assume there has to be one?) and getting some additional answers!

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My main issue is that it’s hard to have a character with amnesia. It’s harder when the reader (assuming they read book one) already possesses the missing memories. A significant portion of the book is Celine regaining memories and I think this was tough to pull off in regard to pacing. Since the reader isn’t there with Celine trying to uncover the memories, it feels like too long is spent waiting for Celine to catch up so we can move on to the real plot. I’m also not entirely convinced a certain character died, but if she did then I am very salty. If she does die, I have THOUGHTS. But I’m gonna hang onto them until I know for sure. Personally, I’m also not really a fan of the love triangle here, but I’d bet Renée somehow pulls it off in the end.