Victoria Schwab, or V.E. Schwab, knows how to write dark, thrilling characters and worlds. Just like with her Villains or Shades of Magic series written under her penname, the Cassidy Blake series starts off strong with unique characters and a clever storyline. This series is different in the fact it’s for a younger audience so although dark, it’s not quite as much as her other series.
Read MoreThis was the final installment of a fantastic series that I read within a couple months because I just had to know how it ended. Although I did enjoy this book as well, the first two in the series were definitely better. This one was a touch too long and certain developments with the characters were slight disappointments. So I'm on the fence between 3.5 -4 stars.
Read MoreAs always, V.E. Schwab has a wonderful way of creating complex characters and compelling fantasy worlds that are so real you feel like you could step through the pages and walk right alongside them. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite fantasy authors as she writes these worlds with a fantastic balance of descriptive, action and emotional scenes. You begin to love the world she created while also loving her twisted characters.
Read MoreIt is a darker fantasy novel but almost reads like a fairytale which is why I found it such a compelling read. It contradicts itself just enough to pull you in and capture you in the intriguing plot and characters that you never went to let go. Luckily, there are more installments to this series that I'll be able to read very soon!
Read MoreI definitely recommend this book to readers who enjoy a darker story, and characters who are twisted just enough. It was entertaining and compelling from the beginning to the end.
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