A review by protovulcan
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Pacat is so good at making me feel things. I was confused, angry, sad, happy. Not in that order. I sort of called the twist halfway through the book but that didn’t lessen the excitement/drama of it when it happened. And then everything after that!! I need the second book now please. The backstory, the reveals, the character motivations and interactions they had with each other are all really compelling. 

Favorite characters so far are Violet (who has an amazing arc that made me emotional), Justice, and Devon. Will and Violets friendship is so sweet, another reviewer said they’re platonic soulmates and that is facts <3

The women outnumber the men in this book, and it’s great. Each is unique and well written and I love all of them. 

I’m definitely rereading this when it’s officially out and my preorder arrives!