City of Ruin

I don't know where to start for the review of this book... my emotions are all over the place. I liked it and I think it was a great sequel for the Witch Collector! However, I must confess that I'm a bit anxious for the third book as, in addition to the awful cliff-hanger this book leave us in, it opens some doors I usually dislike.The story starts immediately after the Witch collector and I'm glad I reread the first book as I believe it includes some foreshadowing and it allowed me to have some details clearer in my mind.What I liked about the book:- Multiple POV, including the Villain. This book includes several morally grey characters and clearly shows that evil might be an issue of perspective - Good character development and world expansion- It has a lot of action, twists and turns and I was surprised about some of thoseWhat I think it could have been done better:- I have a lot of issues with Finn and I wish he was just not included in the story. Additionally, I feel there are some inconsistencies with some characters personalities and actions that might spoil the series.- The book included, what if felt for me, unnecessary suffering and longing. I was hoping Charissa would have a greater focus on the action and leave the main romance as it was. The book opens with the inclusion of several characters which we believe can create impediments to Alexus and Raina love. Luckily, Charissa chose well and did not took that path, however, the later “conflict” created did not add anything to the plot. This is always an issue I have with Fantasy Romance as I always expect more of the fantasy side. Honestly, it is mostly my fault.I still think this is a great series and I absolutely recommend it to Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout fans.I'm very curious about the next book and I wish I didn't need to wait a whole year for it. The cliff-hanger... I just can't believe [a:Charissa Weaks 17990512 Charissa Weaks https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1525524558p2/17990512.jpg] left us hanging like this.