Keeper of the Lost Cities – Das Exil

i can't sing this series' praises enough,, seriously though i am absolutely in freaking love with this story, the characters, the twists and turns, everything.

this book was e m o t i o n a l. like highly. i cried at least 5 seperate times and all of them were borderline ugly cries.

there's a large overpowering theme of guilt and the effect of grief not only on a regular person but an elf - someone who typically does not experience loss at all. i feel so deeply for grady, edaline, sophie, the vakers, wylie, and everyone who has had to experience losing someone they loved so deeply before. especially in a world that doesn't acknowledge that grief. i think it was done beautifully.

also keefe ????? heart eye emojis