so-soThis didn‘t click as well as the original. To be honest, if it and the first book, The Devouring Gray, were one novel, I‘d probably like it more. The “twist” was obvious (even for YA) and the stakes were assumed to be so high and yet were easily defeated by children. Very Stranger Things, but in a less fun way than the original.
pickRating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the sequel to The Devouring Gray. In Fourth Paths it must be saved. The beast has been subdued, however a new danger lurks.
I was so confused about who the characters were and how far in time this takes place from The Devouring Gray. I really should have reread The Devouring Gray before reading this, but it is okay. It was a good read still and I still enjoyed the characters and the stuff they faced. #bookstagram #litsy
Every once in a while I listen to an audio book and am just blown away by the talent of the narrator. There is a song called The Founder's Lullaby that she sings as two different characters together and it sounds amazing. How can someone make their voice sound so different?
Also 2 very cool and different book covers.
pickIn too many instances, the second book in a series doesn‘t live up to the first. I‘m pleased to say that this one mainly hits the mark. I was a little underwhelmed with the endings for some of the characters but overall it was a fitting follow up. 4🌟
pickThe world building filled most of book 1 allowing for focus on character development. With interesting characters like Justin, May, Harper, Gabriel, Violet, Isaac, the Beast, Augusta, the Founders and on and on (take a breath), this book needs the room for the characters. These elements made for a satisfying duology.
This cover is not original. This style was popular when I was a children's librarian. It really makes me think of Grim Legacies, Nine from the Nine Worlds, and a load of others.
But still I find it eye catching.
#CoverLove #YA Edition
Out April 21
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