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The Raven King by Nora Sakavic
5.0
(7.13.2020) Man, I shouldn't be hurting this much considering this is already my third read, buT IT HURTS SO MUCH AND THIS BOOK STILL WRECKED ME.
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(6.18.2019) I just finished this book an hour ago, and let me just say, I AM NOT OKAY. THAT ENDING WRECKED ME.
A couple of people told me that the sequel is better than the first book, and I'm gonna have to agree! I feel like the writing style is better here (or maybe I just got used to the author's story-telling?). It was haunting, dark, straightforward and harsh. The author definitely does not shy away from the horrors of traumatic past lives and I love that. In a way, it's also very profound and yes, a little bit depressing.
The characters, wow. I feel like the characters really came together here in this book. In The Foxhole Court, we only get a feel of Neil, Andrew, and Kevin, but here I got to see and learn more about the other Foxes. About Nicky and his struggle with his sexuality, about Dan and her past, about Matt and his near-fatal experience, about Renee and her traumatic family. Best of all is Neil and Andrew. Their characters just got more complex, and as a result, I got more invested. These two definitely grew on me in this book, and I would gladly PROTECT THEM WITH MY LIFE.
The plot, ooohhh, how it thickens! There were several moments and plot twists that just took my breath away. The plot is an intricate web of games, relationships, crimes and syndicates, and a lot more. The events are just engrossing, and with every scene I am anticipating the reactions of every character and just how they're going to deal with it. Now, I am both excited and scared for the conclusion.
Actual rating is 4.5 stars! I'll make a series review of the trilogy and post it on my blog after I finish binge reading the whole series (it got me hooked alright! hahaha!).
ALSO, trigger warnings: mentions of murder, child abuse, drug abuse, rape, self-harm, torture
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(6.18.2019) I just finished this book an hour ago, and let me just say, I AM NOT OKAY. THAT ENDING WRECKED ME.
A couple of people told me that the sequel is better than the first book, and I'm gonna have to agree! I feel like the writing style is better here (or maybe I just got used to the author's story-telling?). It was haunting, dark, straightforward and harsh. The author definitely does not shy away from the horrors of traumatic past lives and I love that. In a way, it's also very profound and yes, a little bit depressing.
The characters, wow. I feel like the characters really came together here in this book. In The Foxhole Court, we only get a feel of Neil, Andrew, and Kevin, but here I got to see and learn more about the other Foxes. About Nicky and his struggle with his sexuality, about Dan and her past, about Matt and his near-fatal experience, about Renee and her traumatic family. Best of all is Neil and Andrew. Their characters just got more complex, and as a result, I got more invested. These two definitely grew on me in this book, and I would gladly PROTECT THEM WITH MY LIFE.
The plot, ooohhh, how it thickens! There were several moments and plot twists that just took my breath away. The plot is an intricate web of games, relationships, crimes and syndicates, and a lot more. The events are just engrossing, and with every scene I am anticipating the reactions of every character and just how they're going to deal with it. Now, I am both excited and scared for the conclusion.
Actual rating is 4.5 stars! I'll make a series review of the trilogy and post it on my blog after I finish binge reading the whole series (it got me hooked alright! hahaha!).
ALSO, trigger warnings: mentions of murder, child abuse, drug abuse, rape, self-harm, torture