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The Mirror of Beasts by Alexandra Bracken
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it was amazing
bookshelves: read-2024, ya-fantasy

I absolutely loved this conclusion to this modern day Arthurian legend inspired duology! It's not a retelling, instead, it's Arthurian legend woven into a modern fantasy tale. And there are some great twists on this epic lore! I would recommend a refresher if it's been a while since you've read book one. I also wouldn't read this review if you have not read book one! Lord Death plans to unleash the horror of Anwnn upon the living world and the Wild Hunt is carving a bloody path through the world. With the dream of Avalon having not panned out as they hoped, Tamsin and her friends are all that stand in the way of Lord Death. There's the mystery aspect of the book, trying to figure out how to stop him. There's this intensity and suspense felt all throughout as there is a time restraint on this with Winter Solstice approaching. You can really feel it in the writing, it's awesome. There's a search for the Mirror of Beasts, tons of magic and mayhem, a strong and snappy and kind of funny female MC, the bad guys are in control leaving the magical world in danger and our unlikely group of heroes must save it. We have different POVs, one of which is Cabell who is now working for the enemy. I really enjoyed those sections and insight. It's just an action-packed and excellent story, with little bits of romance thrown in, but that never is the main focus. And That's my personal favorite--fantasy with romance, not pure romantasy. I cannot really express how much I loved this duology! I love a modern world mixed with fantasy and having been fond of Arthurian legend since I can remember, I just ate this whole thing up! Excellent story, excellent world, excellent characters. 5 stars all around!
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Reading Progress

March 31, 2024 – Shelved (Paperback Edition)
March 31, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read (Paperback Edition)
July 15, 2024 – Shelved
July 15, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
August 3, 2024 – Started Reading
August 5, 2024 – Shelved as: read-2024
August 5, 2024 – Shelved as: ya-fantasy
August 5, 2024 – Finished Reading

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