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A review by mary_soon_lee
Cast in Peril by Michelle Sagara West, Michelle Sagara
5.0
This is the eighth novel in the fantasy series "The Chronicles of Elantra," a series that I'm enjoying very much. The books have a very likable heroine, very likable recurring supporting characters, strong found-family and friendship themes, intriguing magic and worldbuilding, high stakes, and some notably dark content. I think the books would be best read in order, because later books have comparatively little recapitulation of previous events.
I enjoyed "Cast in Peril" very much. Spoilers ahead.
I note that the book ends with the current plot arc still unresolved, making it less self contained than most of the entries in the series.
Four and a half out of five West-Marching stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
I enjoyed "Cast in Peril" very much. Spoilers ahead.
Spoiler
The Hallionnes are a splendid new addition. Kaylin is as likable as ever. Severn is as wonderful as ever, though less prominent than in most of the books. I particularly liked the extra history given to Teela's character. I love how each new book builds on the content from earlier volumes. I love how Kaylin slowly matures without losing the core of what makes her Kaylin. I found several parts of this very moving.I note that the book ends with the current plot arc still unresolved, making it less self contained than most of the entries in the series.
Four and a half out of five West-Marching stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).