The Sheriffs daugther May took on a much bigger role in this sequel. She went from seeking validation to standing up for what she believed in. She really came into her own and I found myself relating to her a lot more than I thought I would. Then there's Harper sorting through the return of her memories and the events of the first book while dealing with her feelings for May's brother Justin. In an effort to move on from the boy he knows can never have Isaac has put distance between himself and his best friend. While figuring who he is without Justin at his side and struggling to come to terms with everything that happened on his ritual day Isaac and Violet grow closer. Violet gets a lot less page time, but we do see her reconnect with her mother and her growing friendship with Harper.
Each characters storyline was so intertwined that the switch between perspective was pretty seamless. Despite the multiple points of view I was able to tell who I was following easily because all of them had their own distinct personalities and motivations. The strained dynamic between the founding families and the way they're revered by the townspeople made the town politics all the more entertaining. The complex friendships and messy familial relationship were also very compelling. I liked how the return of Isaac's brother gave us more insight into his complicated family history. I was also pleasantly surprised to see the Sheriff and Violets mother rekindle their old flame. I loved the coming out talk Violet had with her mother about them both being bisexual.
This sequel picks up where the first book ended. The founding members of the town are still trying to find a way to defeat the monster in the gray fog that's been encroaching on the town, but now things have gotten much worse as the trees and townspeople start to become infected with a silvery substance. Even though the romantic subplot was only a very small part of the story I really enjoyed it. Theres childhood friends who had a falling out getting a second chance and a slow burn romance between two people connecting through their grief and healing. The pace wasnt exactly gripping but the characters kept me invested until things started getting exciting. Overall I'm happy with the way the story wrapped up even if it was a little predictable.
I loved the small town vibes with all its secrets. It just creates this unique type of community where secrets are hard to keep but everyone has them. The powers each founding family possesses and their history was really interesting. Theres Harper who can turn things to stone, Isaac who can blow things us, Violet who can control the dead, and May who can see into the future using her tarot deck. This sequel gives us more answers about how they received their powers and how the town was founded. The eerie atmosphere and creepy forest drew me in. The sinister monster stalking the woods added a thrilling layer of danger and mystery to the setting. The writing was simple and concise with a a nice flow to it. I'll definitely be checking out more books from this author in the future.
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