There are elements of this I like but also somehow the dialogue has low points far worse than the first book, which is pretty odd for a follow up.

It’s still commercial/popcorn fiction that’s incredibly easy to consume and I actually really like the idea of werewolves being an organic defence for a region when vampires are near.

The dynamics between the characters are fine again, not great. It’s believable in a suspend your disbelief, emotions dial up the romance/supernatural elements to frayed edges, kind of way.

Some things are worse, some are better. Evens out; mostly.

This concept of this book is so clever and well executed. Great dialogue. It’s earnest and compelling, well written, and subtle. Really liked this one

I’ve seen the movie, so already knew the twist. Still enjoyable. Still think it’s more clever than what is typical of the genre. From what I recall, it tips its hand a lot more than the movie, and that telegraphs things much more. Then again, I saw the movie first; might have dampened things for me, I’m not sure.