The House of Binding Thorns

The House of Shattered Wings is a beautifully written book set in a fascinating world, but I was on the fence about reading the standalone sequel since it was also bogged down by so much narrative introspection that didn't add much to the story or characterization. However, I decided to continue after discovering The House of Binding Thorns had more Asmodeus–and I'm so glad I did because it's a far superior novel with more Asmodeus and more of the dragon kingdom!

Like its predecessor, the characters aren't quite as “alive” or in possession of distinct personalities/narrations as I would have liked, but I thought they were more compelling than in the previous novel. It's gorgeously written and atmospheric, and it's a standout novel with some unique qualities that I enjoyed very much.

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