lashette's reviews
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Well I thought that was going to end on a cliffhanger. I appreciate the call backs to the first volume. Now what does this mean though? 

It was lovely being back in this world. The short time frame made the novella format fit better than most. But I still would've appreciated more time with everyone. That's a me thing. It's been so long since I read the last book, I started forgetting who was who when all the characters were together. That being said I loved it. I laughed when the lights went out. I cried over all the Roy scenes. That ending. It wasn't explicitly stated but I think we all know what she whispered. I'm low key glad we ended without that. Anyway, it was a joy being back in Alaska with Calla and Jonah.

Maybe partially because I read this over a year after the first one, but I did not enjoy it as much. The setting is broader, being the whole country now rather than just the palace and capital city. There's a lot of traveling. The magic system also broadens to be less concrete. There's more of a focus on the gods than tea. And whuoe it makes sense, it took some of the shine off for me because I was loving the herbal spiritual aspect. 

Now there are two pots, Ning and Kang, which I appreciate since things are going on in multiple places. Plus we get an idea of where Kang's head is at. The mythology is cool but ultimately felt rushed. As sid the ending. We barely got a grasp of who the big bad is before they were vanquished. And then the ending is a bit open as far as the romance, and Ning's life going forward. I don't feel I got enough closure. Good but not as great as book 1 for me.

Wow I didn't think I wad going to like this as much as I did. I also wasn't expecting a happy ending. What a pleasant surprise. I know it's only a happy for now type of situation but nonetheless. I love the character development here. Both the people and the dragons. 

A little disjointed with seemingly unrelated chapters. Which makes it less enjoyable for me. But it all came together in the end with a cliffhanger. The reveal we all saw coming, lol. But still worth it. 

This was fun. My fave Remixed classic so far. Not obvious in the retelling. Much more likeable characters for me than the original Robin Hood.