This sequel under whelmed me terribly. The story of Rhine and Gabriel as free individuals in a society that I was hungry to discover through their eyes was not there at all. Sure, there were dangers and new villains but they didn't develop into full characters. Their captivity under Madame Zoleski's reign -how trite is that name? - was full of stereotypes and dullness.
The glimpse of life outside the mansion was lost among the shallow perils and somewhat predictable dangers that overshadowed what could have been a gripping sequel. Instead, lots of new characters that failed to bring the story forward were distracting for no purpose but to fill the pages with nonsense.
Ryne's new freedom and prospect of love and a new future was wasted, even Rowan -or at least the mention of his absence- her twin brother wasn't enough. This story should have given more to the cause. Why drag on and on about the nightmares, and the dream sequences, why not take Rhine's and Gabriel feelings to the next level? And Gabriel, his character should have been developed; instead, he was faded, abandoned without a follow up.
Let me not even gripe about the way the book concluded, with Rhyne still back where she started as if the pages quota had been reached and somebody yelled "pen down, stop where ever you are!"
I don't know if I'll read the 3rd. book Sever. If Sever Bk. 3 is going to end up like Fever, I have better books waiting for me.
The glimpse of life outside the mansion was lost among the shallow perils and somewhat predictable dangers that overshadowed what could have been a gripping sequel. Instead, lots of new characters that failed to bring the story forward were distracting for no purpose but to fill the pages with nonsense.
Ryne's new freedom and prospect of love and a new future was wasted, even Rowan -or at least the mention of his absence- her twin brother wasn't enough. This story should have given more to the cause. Why drag on and on about the nightmares, and the dream sequences, why not take Rhine's and Gabriel feelings to the next level? And Gabriel, his character should have been developed; instead, he was faded, abandoned without a follow up.
Let me not even gripe about the way the book concluded, with Rhyne still back where she started as if the pages quota had been reached and somebody yelled "pen down, stop where ever you are!"
I don't know if I'll read the 3rd. book Sever. If Sever Bk. 3 is going to end up like Fever, I have better books waiting for me.
