A review by wendeedeedee36
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand

slow-paced

4.0

This was a very different book from what I had expected going in. I’m not sure how to describe it. I enjoyed it for sure, but it almost felt like 2 books in one? The beginning portion and plot felt very separate from the latter half. It wasn’t bad at all, just threw me off. The world building was very good though and the magic felt unique. I’d love to dive deeper into the history in book 2. Especially since that would likely mean more time with Gareth, and I rather liked him. Gemma was definitely a tough character for me at the start. However, as predicted, she had a lot of room for character growth, and she lived up to the potential. The relationship with Talan was a little funky because it felt a bit too instalove for my tastes. That’s probably my biggest critique though, and it really didn’t bother me too much. Definitely hoping for more glimpses into her family - especially parents - as the series continues. I’m also interested in the Basks and the situation north of the mist.