Glint

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This is going to be a short review, because there's not much to say that I didn't already say in the review for Gild. However, Kennedy's writing is vastly improved in this book, which made reading it that much more enjoyable. (And these books are already like popcorn! I'm going through one a day, people!) The characterization of the characters is much more complex, and feels more like an actual adult book, rather than a dark YA one. Though I still am wishing for more world building — actual world building meaning learning more about where we are set, and what sort of leaders and people live there. We get crumbs in Glint, but they were delicious crumbs.

So yes, it goes without saying that I did enjoy Glint more than Gild! I especially loved learning more about Auren's backstory, and more about her as a person in general. The twists in this book were phenomenal! The side characters definitely added more to the story — Auren gets more friends, sort of, and we do see her with another friendly woman! YAY. I do hope this trend continues, but we'll see. I wasn't a super fan of the Queen's chapters, but they did add more depth to the story, so I can't complain about that. I'm sort of rooting for her? We'll see how things continue.

But of course the newest and most interesting character that gets properly introduced in Glint is Commander Rip. He reminded me a lot of a darker Rhys from ACOTAR, but he's definitely not an exact copy. I loved watching him coax Auren out of her cage, so to speak, and I hope that he'll continue to push her. The romance is still not quite there, but I can definitely see where we're going!!! The twist at the end was chef's kiss — Kennedy grabbed my attention, and now I'm basically rushing to find out more about this reveal and what it means going forward.

Four stars, and just picture me hurrying to open the next book on my kindle.