Days of Blood & Starlight

At first this was a slow start. Just coming off the high of A Daughter of Smoke and Bone, it took a bit for this one to really reel me in and I was afraid it was going to have second book syndrome. But it just needs to set up a lot before deep diving in a much more epic and magical second helping of this fantastic fantasy tale. We're plunged more into the realms that previously were only hinted at on both sides and the lore deepens and broadens the world-building so much more this time around. Laini Taylor's lyrical writing continues to enchant and the intricacies of politics, war and relationships offer plenty of heart-pounding drama. I'm just really loving the series SO much and feeling so connected to the characters and swept away into the world Laini has created - both fairytale and tragedy and maybe a pinch of hope. Looking forward to the novella and then the final book!