4.5 Stars. There was a lot going on in this book, to the point where many parts felt unnecessary. Like Fables for example; what is his purpose besides being Hiva's lapdog. And Lulu doesn't add much to the story to begin with. The fights with the golem and the specters, two of the Naacal's most impressive weapons, ended in five seconds. Why introduce it at all?
If the One sends Hivas to destroy civilizations deserving of divine judgement, all the while controlling their final deaths and rebirths at will, why tell them that they could be killed at all? Why give them a way to escape this destiny the One have created for them?
Why would Iris picture Jinn's satisfied grin after she died? Did that really happen or did her grief confuse her? Max was the one who killed her and Jinn held her as she died. Why would he be relieved? And if she is imagining it, why wouldn't it be Max's face she saw?
I am very curious to see how this trilogy wraps up, and it is unfortunate that the third book doesn't come out until April. I have high expectations and hope the ending is great. :)
