BUT THEN for the rest of the book, he is the most patriarchal figure I’ve ever seen in a YA novel. I had high hopes for him when he insisted to his new wife at the beginning of the book that it doesn’t matter what sex the eldest is: the eldest will inherit his wealth. He doesn’t really develop much in this book, and you find out why in the ending (view spoiler). He flirts and is friendly to all of Anna-leigh’s sisters, but also is a guardian figure when the girls don’t have their father to look over them (yes, it’s one of those societies where chaperones are needed -_-). He’s exactly like Laurie from Little Women. Cassius is the perfect bookish boyfriend!įisher: Old-time childhood crush. Usually all we find out is things about the male love interest, which… is tiring. He was so interested to know her, which was refreshing to see in a YA romance. *swoon* You can feel the magic from Cassius as soon as he smiles, or charmingly talks to Anna-leigh. However, once AL has agency (ie: pursuing the murders of her sisters), she’s more determined and wired.Ĭassius: Tall, dark, and handsome man from a far away land. But these types of girls are the most instinctive, and unknowingly selfish, characters in the whole wide world. Don’t get me wrong– I love defiant women, especially for a good cause. She’s like Tris in Insurgent: ignores every order given to her. Here’s what made the story the best re-telling ever there were ghosts, demigods, AND magic at play.Īnna-leigh: AL is our main protagonist. But then external (non-family) characters are introduced, and the story comes to life. They were so unlikeable: they were drab, and they were 2 dimensional. I started reading this book and hated every character.

I loved every gruesome detail of this book. I gobbled up this awesome audiobook in 5 days.

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