Lost Future of Pepperharrow

enjoyed this a lot more than the first book, actually! i think that one lacked some depth to the characterisation and relationships that this book provided. it also felt like the plot in the first book was just there to Be Plot and Be Conflict but otherwise sort of unclearly linked to the rest of what the book was doing. this one felt a lot more cohesive, each character playing their own part in a larger story.

it also really highlighted each character???s sort of??? core being and allowed that part of them to shine through. i???m thinking thaniel???s steadfastness (the way he trusts mori but also never just let???s his own vision of things be swept under the rug (except for One Particular Thing)) and mori???s dedication (it???s sort of killing him to have this ability but he???ll use it anyway).

it was also a lot more achey than the first book. very ???i???ve seen you die in the future and am actively feeling that grief you while you???re still alive but also trying to prevent it from happening but every time i see you i see a ghost.??? love me a book that aches. love me a book that uses ghosts to ache.