Some Things I Liked:

-The various powers Fischer's created for the *alters* are unique and fun. It was fun learning about them, and I know that there's more that didn't make it into Calor.

-I liked the themes of love and hope.

-The fantasy, semi-post-apocolypic setting was neat.


Some Things I Struggled With:

-I struggled with Cass's character. I wanted to like him--I always appreciate a snarky character, and the hints of Cass's hard past made me sympathize with him. But I wasn't a fan of his womanizing habits and lovers. I can't approve of his actions. I appreciated that Fischer had the other characters disapprove of Cass's behavior, but there was never any sort of regret or repentance from Cass. And it also didn't add anything necessary to the plot. So I could have done without that aspect of Cass.

-The plot wasn't slow, but it didn't grip me. I can't say why though, so it might have been a me thing.


Overall:

Calor is a unique start to Fischer's new trilogy. It's made me want to read Anderson's Nightengale to find the retelling aspects in Calor. But I wasn't blown away by Calor. I'll probably read the rest of the series as they come out, but it won't be among my most anticipated releases.


Cautions: semi-graphic, brief heavy violence; one kiss; one of the main characters is a womanizer, and brief, non-detailed references are made to lovers

*I received an ARC from Enclave Publishing. All thoughts are entirely my own.*