The story and world building got much better in this book. I was more invested in Isolde/ Yesenia’s past. The characters felt much more fleshed out and less two dimensional than in the previous novel. I especially felt that Isolde had much more personality and agency in this book. The fighting then fucking cycle did become annoying especially since that’s carried over from the previous book.

That being said, I feel like some plot points were fairly predictable and easily guessed

even Sorin’s betrayal before I read the chapter where it was confirmed. Adrian aside, he seemed the most revolted by what he and his friends had become. However, I absolutely could not have guessed how Ana “betrayed” Isolde and Adrian. I did find it hard to believe that Ana killed Isla (despite it being unintentional, I think). 

I don’t buy into the whole for the greater good thing, especially with Violeta’s death. Killian saying goodbye to her had me tearing up. And Isolde’s conversation with her mother about has me sobbing