![]() ![]() ![]() I thought for sure that the second novel would be better and would manage to tap into all of that underutilized potential. While the writing was not top-notch and there were definite plot holes, I attributed its flaws to it being a debut novel that was still finding its footing. In the first one, An Ember in the Ashes, I was at least interested in the plot, the society, and invested enough to want to find out more about Elias, Laia, the Commandant, and Helene. But I was really hoping this second book would be stronger! Alas, I was wrong. The first book, while hailed as a masterpiece by many, was just mediocre for me. I had high-ish expectations for this one, too, based on the continued hype, Tahir’s Instagram which shows her awesome plotting methods, and rave reviews by other readers. ![]() But also, like 1.5 stars? I can’t decide. “How dare he throw my failures in my face as if I’m a schoolchild to be reprimanded? But he’s not wrong, is he? Every time I needed to make a decision, I chose wrong. ![]()
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