Kayleigh
I received this copy for free as an eARC. I was not paid to review this book, these are my own thoughts and feelings. Thank you to D. L. Taylor & the publishing company for the free digital copy; Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book!
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The Beasts We Raise is a perfect conclusion to this duology. This book is about so much more than just the fantasy element. Its about the political aspect, but also the trauma and healing that go with everything Mance went through.
TBWR follows Mancella & Silver, as they work through their new dynamics and Mance learning how to rule. The author put so much thought into these characters and their stories, and I loved the idea of the story being told from her different emotions.
There is political aspects, there's heartbreak. There's healing, and drama. I loved the world she built, and I loved that although there is romance in the story, that it feels more about learning to love yourself and your scars over another person. Learning to accept every part of you, and using that knowledge to be and do better.
The different POVs really gave substance to the characters. I only wish we had more from Livid's POV. All in all, D. L. Taylor truly captured the emotions and turmoil in this story. In the end, nothing is perfect, but it is on its way to being better. Mance has learned to heal from hiding herself, the magic is more balanced, and relations with the realms are on the mend. Its a perfect end to the story, and leaves enough that if she was to write a spinoff, it would be easy to pick up.
I received this copy for free as an eARC. I was not paid to review this book, these are my own thoughts and feelings. Thank you to D. L. Taylor & the publishing company for the free digital copy; Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book!
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The Beasts We Raise is a perfect conclusion to this duology. This book is about so much more than just the fantasy element. Its about the political aspect, but also the trauma and healing that go with everything Mance went through.
TBWR follows Mancella & Silver, as they work through their new dynamics and Mance learning how to rule. The author put so much thought into these characters and their stories, and I loved the idea of the story being told from her different emotions.
There is political aspects, there's heartbreak. There's healing, and drama. I loved the world she built, and I loved that although there is romance in the story, that it feels more about learning to love yourself and your scars over another person. Learning to accept every part of you, and using that knowledge to be and do better.
The different POVs really gave substance to the characters. I only wish we had more from Livid's POV. All in all, D. L. Taylor truly captured the emotions and turmoil in this story. In the end, nothing is perfect, but it is on its way to being better. Mance has learned to heal from hiding herself, the magic is more balanced, and relations with the realms are on the mend. Its a perfect end to the story, and leaves enough that if she was to write a spinoff, it would be easy to pick up.