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Tears of Requiem by Daniel Arenson

disastrouspenguin's review

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2.0

I enjoyed this book slightly more than the first, but unfortunately I had difficulty getting into it for the same reasons. I couldn't find much depth in the plot, the characters or the dialogue.

Any character growth or development seemed to happen sort of magically, without any basis in reasoning or plot-based events. The characters continue to really enjoy narrating their thoughts out loud, to the point where it's kind of ridiculous. The dialogue and actions are impetuous and child-like from each and every character, giving the book a homogeneous voice that doesn't change much from one POV to the next.

Nevertheless, it's a quick read and I'm already well on my way into the third book of the series.

carlita_is_probably_reading's review

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4.0

This book was better than the first! It had way more action, drama, and I ended up shedding a few tears. The fact that it is not made clear if the antagonist died has me anxious to read the final installment of the trilogy. Of course I know he can't be dead or there would be no war spilling over into the last book but, none the less I can't wait to get started.
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