The Layered Page
The book picked up a few giggles from me. I agree with most, that the magic system is interesting. The main theme of secret identities and forbidden friendships is well crafted but drifts too far into the teen-romance for my liking and feels too edgy for my taste. The book drags on for a while and takes way too long to tell a story that could have been told quicker. Especially the whole military arc. Although entertaining. All this for an ending that did not result in enough payoff, which left a bitter-sweet taste in my mouth and I think I will not continue the series.
The book picked up a few giggles from me. I agree with most, that the magic system is interesting. The main theme of secret identities and forbidden friendships is well crafted but drifts too far into the teen-romance for my liking and feels too edgy for my taste. The book drags on for a while and takes way too long to tell a story that could have been told quicker. Especially the whole military arc. Although entertaining. All this for an ending that did not result in enough payoff, which left a bitter-sweet taste in my mouth and I think I will not continue the series.