I really wanted to know about Sybella and her sisters. We have so many separate and overlapping story lines. I wasn’t as engaged when reading this book compared to the other. I’m not going to lie, the plot is a little bit of a jumble. It made sense why we had to know what was going on with them but at the same time I kind of wish the story would just be from Sybella and Gen’s perspectives only just to be consistent. We not only have Sybella and Gen’s perspectives but also a little of Aeva and Maraud’s as well.

I wasn’t bothered by the multiple perspectives. I would have smacked him if he wasn’t the King. He does redeem himself as a leader in the end so I see hope for him. She doesn’t exactly respect him but has seen kindness and honor in him so she sees hope even when the King is against her and Sybella. He always had a fondness for Gen and that helped a lot in this book. Then he decides to make his own decisions at the stupidest times. He takes people word just because they promise and really is only receiving the facts from a bunch of liars. The King is super clueless and sheltered. I did find Gen’s relationship with the King to be very interesting. He is someone she can rely on but he isn’t asking for her soul in return, just to earn their mutual trust. They have to rebuild trust now and then but I liked how she opens up to him. They didn’t have much time for romance, same for Beast and Sybella, but I can see them lasting. Gen and Maraud are a couple I can totally get on board with.

She definitely redeemed herself throughout this book. In this book, I appreciated her efforts to make things right again or at least to the point where her friends and sisters wouldn’t be in danger from the Crown. She is a bit unpracticed but it’s understandable since she left the convent at 12 and never got to finish her training. She really was trying to help but when she realized she made this colossal mistake, she does try to make amends. This book is about her trying to fix her mistakes. She can be naive, too trusting and made some really stupid mistakes in the last book. I had mixed feelings about her in the last book because let’s face it. Beast reminds her that there is light alongside the darkness in this world. She is truly a wonderful heroine and I’m glad to see her journey extended in this duology. I have always, always loved her fierceness, her loyalty, strength and love she has for her sisters and friends, even showing kindness to the people she really dislikes. I will say this book in particular may not be my favorite out of all of the books, I still really enjoyed seeing how each characters’ story wrapped up.įirst, Sybella. Praise Mortain! I’m finally done! I have been waiting since Grave Mercy for a happy ending for these characters I have grown to love so much over these years.

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