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Reviewed by: Middle Sis Jenn
The Sisters Say: Fantastic, Fun, and Full of Adventure
But Lethe is a city cowering in fear of its founder, the mysterious Prometheus, and of his private police force. To get the truth about what happened to Basil, Lark has no choice but to face Prometheus.
Facing her fears has become second nature to Lark. Facing the truth is another matter.
Lark never asked to be anyone's savior. She certainly never wanted to be anyone's weapon. She might not have a choice.
I really do love this series. Even
though I have read so many paranormal dystopian novels, this one feels
completely different from anything that I have read before. There is just something completely magical
about it that sucks me straight into the world.
This one starts just a little bit
after Skylark leaves off, and Lark is out searching for Basil. Megan didn’t leave any time to waste, as the
action begins straight off for Lark and Tansy.
Even though it’s the creepiest part, I am fascinated by the “shadow
people.” I’m still a bit lost about how
the lack of magic turns them into empty cannibals, but it still fascinates me,
especially when they seem so normal at times.
Anyone could be a “shadow person,” and that intrigue really drives the
tension in the story.
I did have a bit of a hard time
remembering everything that happened at the end of the last book, so I do wish
that Megan had put in a few more reminders to clear my memory. I couldn’t remember exactly why Lark left
without anyone’s help, and I had somehow forgotten that she wasn’t a
renewable. She’s a drainer, of sort, and
the institute is responsible for her ability to drain the magic out of other
living beings. It took me a few chapters
in before I realized this again, so I think a few reminders would have helped
me get into the book faster.
One of the things I was worried
about before starting was whether or not Oren was going to come back. I figured he would, but I didn’t want to have
to wait more than half the book for him to show up like you do in so many other
novels. Megan didn’t disappoint as Oren
makes an appearance in the first few chapters!!! YAY!!!! And he’s just as wild and mysterious as ever—gotta
love him for that. Oren doesn’t speak
much, but there is still something about him that just steals my heart. I think it’s his leap first, look later
attitude when it comes to protecting Lark.
That instinct is just so heartwarming for me!
Be ready for some great new
discoveries in this book in the city of Lethe.
I was completely drawn in to this underground city, and I was fascinated
with the society that had been built.
Sinister and secretive, the city gives more questions than answers.
Overall, this is a great second
novel. It is slow at times, but I
actually enjoyed the pace. It was rhythmic,
and just seemed to work well with the plot.
Now, I just have to sit around and wait for Book 3—come quick, please!!!
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