I didn't hate it. I enjoyed reading this book for the most part but it had a few issues. I liked Shadow most of the time. She seemed feisty and willing to put in the work to achieve her goals. I liked the build up of the possible relationship between Shadow and Caledon.
Everything just seemed to fall short of what it could've been though. Shadow's mood shifted so quickly. Yes, she had the right to get upset and to be sobered by the reality of the situation. It seemed to happen way more than necessary though. And Cal? As the Queen's Assassin with a bit of experience under his belt he seemed a little green. Shadow noticed some things that the master spy didn't? I never felt that was believable. When would she have gained that knowledge. That "big twist"at the end? I thought we knew all along! I must've made the correct assumption in the beginning because I was very confused why it seemed like the book was making it such a big deal.
Overall, I felt like it was just okay. Not awful but also not the best it could be. 3.5 stars.
Everything just seemed to fall short of what it could've been though. Shadow's mood shifted so quickly. Yes, she had the right to get upset and to be sobered by the reality of the situation. It seemed to happen way more than necessary though. And Cal? As the Queen's Assassin with a bit of experience under his belt he seemed a little green. Shadow noticed some things that the master spy didn't? I never felt that was believable. When would she have gained that knowledge. That "big twist"at the end? I thought we knew all along! I must've made the correct assumption in the beginning because I was very confused why it seemed like the book was making it such a big deal.
Overall, I felt like it was just okay. Not awful but also not the best it could be. 3.5 stars.