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A review by marvelousmarbles
Emerald City by Astrid Cole
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
⭐️3.5
🌶️2 /3
"You're the only goddess whose alter I would worship."
Following the aftermath of betrayals and twists in Diamond City, Sage has a whole lot more to work to do. Throughout Book 2 we are met with intensity from the star, and a back and forth on who can Sage trust, what will she do next and will she get the answers to so many questions she has. Sage and Damian have a good character growth here, as both characters evolve and work through emotional and traumatic events. The world building is more developed and I can see that continuing to grow throughout the rest of the series.
I mentioned in my previous review for DC that there are a few things/ tropes that popped up (without spoiling) that aren't for me and they those things do continue more heavily in book 2. With that being said, even with those - the plot/concept, humor, world building keep pulling me forward. I can't wait to continue on to Ruby City and see what happens next but more importantly, I need to know more about Samson!!
Also, excuse me, Astrid - the ending! What a way to end a book.
Thank you Astrid so much for reaching out with an ARC for my honest review.
🌶️2 /3
"You're the only goddess whose alter I would worship."
Following the aftermath of betrayals and twists in Diamond City, Sage has a whole lot more to work to do. Throughout Book 2 we are met with intensity from the star, and a back and forth on who can Sage trust, what will she do next and will she get the answers to so many questions she has. Sage and Damian have a good character growth here, as both characters evolve and work through emotional and traumatic events. The world building is more developed and I can see that continuing to grow throughout the rest of the series.
I mentioned in my previous review for DC that there are a few things/ tropes that popped up (without spoiling) that aren't for me and they those things do continue more heavily in book 2. With that being said, even with those - the plot/concept, humor, world building keep pulling me forward. I can't wait to continue on to Ruby City and see what happens next but more importantly, I need to know more about Samson!!
Also, excuse me, Astrid - the ending! What a way to end a book.
Thank you Astrid so much for reaching out with an ARC for my honest review.