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A review by artemishi
Kin by Lili St. Crow
5.0
Another enjoyable book in this lovely YA series. I love that the stories consistently involve friendship as well as learning to be yourself, trust your instincts, and grow into something wiser and more powerful than you were before. That being said, the audience is definitely teen/young adult. I found myself yelling at Ruby throughout, for dismissing her own instincts and allowing herself to become a victim.
And truly, that's a positive thing for the realism of the characters. I found myself relating a lot to Ruby (under tremendous pressure to be better, afraid of disappointing those she loves, wanting to "spare" her friends, feeling pressure to always be flippant and positive, and ending up in an abusive relationship because of it). I also really liked the side characters, and the concept of the werewolf culture (the term werewolf is never used in here, but it's clear that's what it is). Also, the development of the abusive relationship is pretty darn realistic.
Overall, this one was slightly less creepy than the first and second novels, but compelling, well-paced, and a joy to read.
And truly, that's a positive thing for the realism of the characters. I found myself relating a lot to Ruby (under tremendous pressure to be better, afraid of disappointing those she loves, wanting to "spare" her friends, feeling pressure to always be flippant and positive, and ending up in an abusive relationship because of it). I also really liked the side characters, and the concept of the werewolf culture (the term werewolf is never used in here, but it's clear that's what it is). Also, the development of the abusive relationship is pretty darn realistic.
Overall, this one was slightly less creepy than the first and second novels, but compelling, well-paced, and a joy to read.