I read this years ago and don't remember my actual thoughts. I just didn't think it was appropriate to have a 5-star book I couldn't recall anything about. ;)

Actually 4.75/5 stars.

I loved this book! It was a mesmerizing fantasy with magical bits of intricate Indian mythology. I loved all of the characters, and especially the grandfatherly relationship Mr. Kadam and Kelsey had. In the last quarter of the book Kelsey became kind of naïve and got on my nerves, but other than that I would say it was a perfect, otherworldly read. Kelsey and Ren are OTP. :D

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The haunting, mystical vibe remained and was stronger than ever, and the horror element was there but felt subtler. It was enough to give me goosebumps on occasion, but the only really creepy parts were some of the pictures. It was creepy, but in a way I could handle.

The peculiar children came together to form one of the most lovable bunch of misfits I've ever read about. I can say that Enoch was my least favorite just because of his snide, negative attitude, but everyone else was amazing. Jacob was beyond generic in this book, and he had gradually morphed into a protagonist I can't help loving. Emma was probably my favorite because she was epic and sassy, but Olive was adorable, Bronwyn was sweet and motherly, and Millard was an intellectual source of comic relief. I also really liked that all the other peculiar children had more prominent roles, and that their talents were allowed to really shine.

** Edit: Any doubts I had about Jacob and Emma's relationship in the first book are gone. It took about 30 pages before I completely changed my mind, and now I'm just hoping they end up making things work. THEY NEED TO. (Sorry not sorry, I'm a hopeless romantic at heart. *shrugs*)

And can I just say, OH MY GOD THAT ENDING. I have so many questions! I'll need to read the final book as soon as possible.

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DNF at 36% (page 127).

Normally I give DNFed books 2 stars or lower, but this is a special case. The book wasn't bad; the characters were great, the description was vivid, and the plot was fantastically fleshed out. I loved that there were journal entries from Silla and Nori throughout, and that random words were made larger or minuscule. The reason I DNFed it is because I couldn't take the horror. I know that sounds lame, but I don't take horror well. I went into this apprehensively, knowing it would be creepy. It was that and way more. So really, I didn't have an issue with it. I just couldn't handle the horror element, which is of course the main aspect of a horror novel. I would still recommend this to everyone - as long as you don't get scared easily like me. ;)

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I went into this one cautiously, well aware of the very mixed reviews it had received. For the most part, though, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The story was turned from that of standard runaway princess to an action-packed historical fantasy. I loved the idea of the Glittering Court, and the whirlwind of fabulous parties and breathtaking dresses was one of my favorite parts. (I'm a diva, what can I say?)

I liked all of the characters, but I was most indecisive about my feelings for Tamsin and Warren. In the end, though, I loved one and despised the other. My one complaint about the characters is that I didn't realize Adelaide was Elizabeth before becoming Adelaide. I know it sounds confusing, but my point is that I didnt know her true name until over 3/4 through, and it confused me.

I also thought that in the second half, the story became a bit too dependent on the romance between Adelaide (well, Elizabeth) and Cedric. My other big issue was that in the beginning, 8 months of the girls' education and training in the Glittering Court was skipped over, and some questions were left unanswered. I know not all of it could be mentioned without the story dragging, but I think a bit more insight would've allowed great character development and a chance to connect more with Adelaide and others.

Overall, I did enjoy the book, and will certainly read the sequel when it comes out. Until then, I'll explore Richelle's better known and better loved [b:Vampire Academy|18660669|Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)|Richelle Mead|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381459853s/18660669.jpg|335933] series.

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I can't even right now. The Crows pecked their way into my heart and stayed there. That was the worst pun ever but I'm sticking with it. I love Ketterdam and Grisha and Kaz and Inej and Jesper and Wylan and Nina and Matthias. I love all 3 of the ships. So many emotions!! So many twists!! I need the sequel in my hands now. To everyone who's been waiting since October for the sequel, I applaud you. I don't know how I'm going to wait 3.5 more months. 0.o ❤️

Blog review.

Contains mild spoilers for book one.

I loved [b:Control|22521558|Control|Lydia Kang|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1407109463s/22521558.jpg|18621042], so I'm not sure why I took so long to read the sequel. It was fast-paced, thrilling, and everything I had hoped for to conclude this duology.

If I thought the plot in the first book was crazy, then this one was absolutely nuts. It was full of twists and feels, and everything I didn't expect to happen did. Some might say it was rushed, but I thought it was fabulously thrilling. There was another betrayal, and it didn't impact me as much as the one in the first book, but it still completely shocked me. Lydia is good like that.

If I loved Zel before, I love her even more now. She was a very intelligent geneticist with a longevity trait, and was trying her hardest to keep everyone she cared about safe and sound – her sister Dyl, her boyfriend (??) Cy, and the other "mutants" that had become her family. I loved her attitude. She was sassy, determined, and caring. I can't say a lot about her without spoiling something, but I think I've done a decent job. ;)

To prevent this review from being a mile long, I made a list of my thoughts about other characters.
- Dyl was equally as sassy and determined as her sister, and equally as loving. She's one of those sweet characters you want to protect at all costs.
- Cy was still a bit like the broody guy he was in the first book, but he did change. He was more open and loving toward Zel, and not as overprotective. He hid some things, but it was definitely an improvement.
- Caliga was completely different from the way she was in the first book. She was much nicer and more accepting, and a loyal friend dedicated to making up for the trouble she inflicted previously.
- Micah was a complete jerk in the last book, and I wasn't sure what to make of him for most of this one. He seemed to switch back and forth, and evade straight, honest answers. In the end he proved himself. I wouldn't say I liked him, but I was much more tolerant of him.

And in terms of relationships, this book had everything. Zel and Dyl had a strong sisterly bond, and care about one another more than anyone or anything else. Zel and Caliga had a strong friendship, and I loved how much the dynamic between them changed: from enemies to allies, and then friends. Zel and Cy were dating (basically) and had a wonderful, healthy romance. I shipped them so much, and I'm glad things worked out...especially after the first book's ending. Then, of course, all of the "mutants" were a big, metaphorical family, and I loved that to pieces.

So, long story short, I just loved this book. I loved everything about it. While I'm aware that there won't be a third book, if there ever was one I would devour it. I love these characters, and the one-of-a-kind sci-fi world, and the strong bonds between everyone. It's just so fantastic, and if you haven't read it (or the first one) you definitely should. It's easily one of my favorite duologies.

How did I never review this??!! It's an all-time favorite!! (◕‿◕)♡