Menagerie

This had such an interesting and promising premise, but ended up being quite preachy and also a lot of the mythology was altered only to fit the plot. You can't completely rewrite a redcaps' mythology without a few raised eyebrows. I found Delilah incorrigible and childish, with such a lack of self-preservation it made her seem stupid despite the reader being told over and over how smart and strong she is. Eyes rolled.
The author wrote that this book was intended for adults but I cannot see any adult seriously enjoying it when some ideas and characterisations are too childish - despite the violence and gore elements presented. It's a solid typical YA read.