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A review by analenegrace
The Secret of the Three Fates by Jess Armstrong
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm super excited to have been able to read an early copy of Jess Armstrong's AMAZING follow-up!
The first book introduced us to our main characters, but we really got to know them in this one, and I adored the character development. Mr. Owen was very much in the background of the first book as a fun old man, but in this one, we find out everything about him, his family, and why he is the way he is. I couldn't put it down once I realized this was how the book would go.
I'm not always a fan of mysteries, but Armstrong writes so vividly that she can't help but capture you entirely. It was impossible to put down.
Ruby and Ruan's romance is a slow burn, and it's killing me in the best way possible. Their dynamic is so interesting, and it reminds me of all the TV crime-solving duos I've loved in my life (Bones and Booth, especially). Their push and pull is so appealing to read as you're in Ruby's head, so you know how she feels, and Ruan is NOT hiding his affections, yet they still are always running toward and away from each other. That epilogue really got me!
Armstrong is a historian originally, so it's of no surprise to me how fantastically written the history-heavy parts of this book are. Thesex cult is one that I can't wait to ask her about at a book talk! She really delves into gender, class, and power dynamics in this book and doesn't pull punches when it comes to those experiencing oppression and those purporting it.
This one is out Dec. 4th, so everyone go preorder!
The first book introduced us to our main characters, but we really got to know them in this one, and I adored the character development. Mr. Owen was very much in the background of the first book as a fun old man, but in this one, we find out everything about him, his family, and why he is the way he is. I couldn't put it down once I realized this was how the book would go.
I'm not always a fan of mysteries, but Armstrong writes so vividly that she can't help but capture you entirely. It was impossible to put down.
Ruby and Ruan's romance is a slow burn, and it's killing me in the best way possible. Their dynamic is so interesting, and it reminds me of all the TV crime-solving duos I've loved in my life (Bones and Booth, especially). Their push and pull is so appealing to read as you're in Ruby's head, so you know how she feels, and Ruan is NOT hiding his affections, yet they still are always running toward and away from each other. That epilogue really got me!
Armstrong is a historian originally, so it's of no surprise to me how fantastically written the history-heavy parts of this book are. The
This one is out Dec. 4th, so everyone go preorder!