Valiant: A Modern Tale Of Faerie

I liked this one a little less than Tithe, but I really enjoyed how it was all tied back together so you know that this is the same world in the same era. I believe this book focused too heavily on the idea of Never while that should have just been a side note. As a character, Val didn't seem to have the addictive personality and her tendacy towards physical outrage also seemed a little odd, compared to how she acted and the choices she made. I guess it made for an interesting main character, though. I look forward to the next book, however, as I do enjoy Black's writing.

I liked the romance in this and not much more.
TW for drugs, addiction (loads of it).

The first Holly Black I read and won't be the last.

A gritty page turner.