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Ritual At Dyeworks by Ali Kaden
4.25
challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

We head back to Evelyn in Baneford, picking up basically where book on left off. I appreciate this since the story itself wrapped up in book one but the lives of the characters were still open for interpretation. This allows us a look into those lives and how the past impacts them. 

Then shit hits the fan again because Baneford is a supernatural hub. This time instead of a malevolent spirit, we have something shady going on with the development company wishing to buy and build in Baneford at the old Dyeworks building. 

This story is considerably faster paced than the first - and as I’m in camp the fewer words to get to the point the better - this makes me very happy. This book definitely got to the point and did it quickly without sacrificing anything in the story. It was really good. 

4⭐️