(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
I was pretty intrigued to read this book and find out about Victor’s past. I liked the scenes with Abraham. I was drawn into his storyline and could empathise with him really easily. It was interesting to see how he became a Lighteater.
I also liked seeing Victor as a child and his relationship with the people in the village he grew up in. It was nice to learn more about the history of their world, too.
I have to say, though, I was a little disappointed. I felt that this book could have been expanded quite a bit. Although Victor as a child was quite cute, I didn’t feel that the evolution of his character to the dark, angry person was really shown.
Weston is still not really shown in a good light and I’m disappointed that he still seems like a jerk, even though he’s supposed to be really good friends with Victor. I did like seeing some of the other characters, especially Kamm’s relationship with him.
I did think there was a bit too much info-dumping in this book. There were scenes that were delivered as really quick flashbacks, that I felt should have taken place earlier and been further expanded.
I can’t really give this book more than three stars – it did have that whole ‘instant connection’ thing that I’m not a fan of. Although my opinion of this book is more negative than positive, I still enjoy the series… but this book would have been better if it had been expanded and less, ‘His friend Dante… Dante was…’
Ink of Blood 