30yo, fiction books enthusiast, lover of spring, music and tea, BBNYA23 panelist
This reads just like a studio Ghibli movie - dark yet whimsical with charming yet somewhat caricaturish characters. I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to read the next ones and find out more about Farouque's book and why it's so important to him. Also if Ophelia ever warms up to Thorn and forgives his misdeeds. Although, not gonna lie, I might drop the entire series if it becomes a love triangle story with Archibald 🙃
I have so many mixed feelings about this one. It has left me with this unsettling sensation of loss after a grand journey of highs and lows. And yet, I think this will be one of those books that I will return to hoping to find comfort. Not gonna delve much further into it because I don't wanna spoil it for anyone. As polarising as it was, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
I liked it alright but TFoA are a more solid series. You can definitely tell this one was written earlier. I probably would not have pushed through it if I hadn't read the other Trilogy though.
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