A Traitor in Skyhold

for some reason this book was a long slog for me, but the ending was pretty decent!

WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL?

-My thoughts at the end of this book. 

Pros:

Plot:
I enjoyed the slow parts for the characters' interactions and the fact that the reader gets to see Hugh and them learn more stuff, actual magic and become more powerful becomes more and more rewarding each time the action comes around. 
Plus the ending was absolutely amazing for me. 

Characters:
Talia had a lot more growth and exposure in this one and I think I've moved on from my neutral standpoint on her and actually begin to like her. 
She isn't perfect but still enjoyable to read about. 

Hugh was a bit whiny here but I don't hate it because it was realistic and I don't think I can explain without going into spoilers. 

Got a lot of insight into many different  characters, students, masters. Artur and Alustin. Especially Alustin. I can't wait to see more in the following books.

Action:
It shifts, there's lots of povs, lots of things happening that intersect with one another and I love it. Because I love knowing what effect an event can cause on different characters.

Plus I love it when Hugh smiles. :D

Cons:

Plot:
The pacing might be dragging for some and not really enjoyable at all. 
Not everything might make sense. And I think if it wasn't for the ending I might not have enjoyed this much. Just might. 

Characters:
So, while I love the positive character interactions in this book, it feels there's a bit of disconnect with the series and gruesome part some times. I would completely understand if someone drops this series just because of that. 

But the part of me that loves healthy relationships still enjoys this very, very much. Even if it does sound unrealistic, I'd like to believe it isn't because it's a fantasy world setting. It's fiction. Things can happen and having positive and healthy relationship interactions even if there is danger shouldn't be the most illogical thing. I willing to make an exception here because I'm tried of screaming angsty relationships in books and want the shouting angsty arguments then to stop being a norm.


Action:
It shifts a lot. Even though it's the reason I enjoy it, for someone else it can be thoroughly baffling. Admittedly I did have to re read stuff even if I did enjoy reading. 


All in all, this book gets 5/5 stars for me for that spectacular ending. 
Like I said in my book 2 review.

THE ENDING!!!


Edit: sometime having passed I have changed my mind. My final rating now is : 3/5 stars

I loved the interactions between the characters. Irick and Godrick and Eva and Hugh were great and really kept it real. Like they have done all this scary big stuff but they are also just teenagers. The whole chapters are the ball was just great. 

I found it weird that they were given the task to track down the traitor, but I am glad that was addressed as well. I am glad for the way it ended too. Just another great sequel in this series. Can't wait to read the next one

I need the next one!

The world building in this series is exactly what I've been missing. The magic system is well thought out and the plot is beautifully crafted. I may have a new favourite author.