A review by wendeedeedee36
Until We Shatter by Kate Dylan

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.25

First and foremost, I enjoyed this book WAY more than I expected to at the start. I think Kate Dylan has a unique beautiful writing style that doesn’t get so caught up in fancy prose as to overcomplicate it. She’s elegant yet still simple. The characters were great and the tension and mystery in the plot were fun to follow along. By about 15% into the story I was riveted. They action, intrigue, and romantic tension all shot up and then held until the end of the book. Cemmy has so many people in her life withholding information from her that it’s understandable why she struggles to trust and seems to always make the wrong choice. Her character arc a joy to read. Chase and his motives were my favorite mystery. I guessed pieces of it but was still shock the minute I realized the twist. 
My biggest “complaint” is that Dylan’s world building was too good for the length of the book. This world and the magic system are incredibly intricate and unique. It would be absolutely fascinating and less overwhelming if it wasn’t dropped on the reader so quickly. I think this could be solved with a magic chart and maybe an appendix of sorts to help the reader keep track of all parties, magics, and powers in play. 

Overall, very well done and I am glad I have an Illumicrate subscription.