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Blessed is the Link
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Expected 30 Jun 26Lenore lives in the shadow of her parents, Fenrir and Sophie. It’s been twenty years since they destroyed the Linkrot virus and, in doing so, restored the Link. A new world order has emerged with Fenrir and Sophie at the helm as wardens of the Link, dead set on protecting that enigmatic connection to other worlds.
But Lenore doesn’t believe the ideology her parents spout. She defies them by joining revolutionaries determined to destroy the Link. After the rebels’ attempt fails, Fenrir and Sophie learn that the Linkrot virus isn’t wholly gone. It gnaws away at other Link nodes in other cities.
As punishment for her involvement with the rebels, Lenore is forced to help her parents bolster the Link. They must travel into a land of unknowns and cleanse the nearest node of its Linkrot virus. Lenore doesn’t believe in their mission until she gets her first glimpse of the horrid creatures the Linkrot virus breeds. Were her parents right after all?
Doubts consume Lenore, but there’s one thing she’s certain of—she’s not going to have her future decided for her. Can Lenore carve her own path and, what’s more, survive the deadly task ahead?
Blessed is the Link is a dark science fantasy novel, the second in the Bit trilogy and part of the Alfom shared universe. It is highly recommended that readers complete book 1 in the Bit trilogy, Blessed is the Rot, prior to reading Blessed is the Link.
But Lenore doesn’t believe the ideology her parents spout. She defies them by joining revolutionaries determined to destroy the Link. After the rebels’ attempt fails, Fenrir and Sophie learn that the Linkrot virus isn’t wholly gone. It gnaws away at other Link nodes in other cities.
As punishment for her involvement with the rebels, Lenore is forced to help her parents bolster the Link. They must travel into a land of unknowns and cleanse the nearest node of its Linkrot virus. Lenore doesn’t believe in their mission until she gets her first glimpse of the horrid creatures the Linkrot virus breeds. Were her parents right after all?
Doubts consume Lenore, but there’s one thing she’s certain of—she’s not going to have her future decided for her. Can Lenore carve her own path and, what’s more, survive the deadly task ahead?
Blessed is the Link is a dark science fantasy novel, the second in the Bit trilogy and part of the Alfom shared universe. It is highly recommended that readers complete book 1 in the Bit trilogy, Blessed is the Rot, prior to reading Blessed is the Link.
- GenresFantasy
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication June 30, 2026
About the author
Sheri Singerling
12 books28 followersSHERI SINGERLING spends her days staring at rocks and dust from space and her nights crafting worlds via the written word. She is a US native living in Germany, where she works as a laboratory manager, lecturer, and research scientist.
Everything Sheri writes falls into the Alfom shared universe, a series of interconnected stories. Her novels are published under the imprint HypIn Publishing, and her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld Magazine.
Although the Alfom series can mostly* be read in any order, here is the author-suggested reading order:
- The Seed (Clarkesworld Magazine 223)
- The Badge
- Nytho
- Rogue
- Neuen
- To Keep the Non-Euclidean at Bay (Bit #0.25)
- Paper Airplane Poet (Bit #0.5) (Clarkesworld Magazine 236)
- Blessed is the Rot (Bit #1)
- Disaffected (Bit #1.5)
- Blessed is the Link (Bit #2)
- Wireworks (Clarkesworld Magazine 228)
*The Bit trilogy ought to be read in the order indicated to avoid spoilers and general confusion
Everything Sheri writes falls into the Alfom shared universe, a series of interconnected stories. Her novels are published under the imprint HypIn Publishing, and her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld Magazine.
Although the Alfom series can mostly* be read in any order, here is the author-suggested reading order:
- The Seed (Clarkesworld Magazine 223)
- The Badge
- Nytho
- Rogue
- Neuen
- To Keep the Non-Euclidean at Bay (Bit #0.25)
- Paper Airplane Poet (Bit #0.5) (Clarkesworld Magazine 236)
- Blessed is the Rot (Bit #1)
- Disaffected (Bit #1.5)
- Blessed is the Link (Bit #2)
- Wireworks (Clarkesworld Magazine 228)
*The Bit trilogy ought to be read in the order indicated to avoid spoilers and general confusion
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June 2, 2026
Second book syndrome who?? Not here!! Blessed Is the Link is EVERY bit as good as Blessed Is the Rot.
One of my favorite parts was getting to see Sophie and Fenrir at a completely different stage of their lives, now that they are much older, have become parents, and are now in positions of leadership. In book 1, we mostly saw Sophie and Fenrir through the eyes of each other, but now we see them through the eyes of their daughter, which I really enjoyed. Being a mother of a teenager is not for the weak, and I really empathized with Sophie and her somewhat strained relationship with Lenore, who doesn't want to listen to her mom (of course). But I really loved seeing Lenore's growth throughout the book as she learned to understand and appreciate her parents (namely her mother) more.
I also really appreciated that this book captured so many of the things I loved about Blessed is the Rot without feeling like a copy of it. The adventure aspect is still there, but this time instead of venturing to the Old World, their journey takes them to another land in search of the Source. I could feel the spirit of the first novel, but with a new land and new people with a new culture. I REALLY enjoyed the depiction of embracing the non-Euclidean and how disorienting it must feel for the characters. I have to say, Sheri really makes me enjoy thinking about math and science, which is something I never thought I would say haha. Also, because the BIT trilogy is set in the Alfom universe, of course there are ties to other books and stories not in the trilogy. It's really fun seeing other characters (namely my favorite Nytho) come in. I love interconnected universes for this reason.
My only real complaint is Fenrir. I was frustrated by some of his choices toward the end of the book because they felt sort of out of character for him. The way he treated Sophie and Lenore felt so different from the character I had come to know in the first book and throughout most of this one. It was one of the few moments where I felt disconnected from the story. That said, it wasn’t enough to diminish how much I enjoyed the book as a whole.
Overall I would give it 4.75 stars. This was an excellent sequel that expanded the world, introduced a different side of characters I loved from book 1, and delivered an adventure that felt both familiar and new. I'm desperately looking forward to book 3!
Thank you to NetGalley and Hypin Publishing for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
One of my favorite parts was getting to see Sophie and Fenrir at a completely different stage of their lives, now that they are much older, have become parents, and are now in positions of leadership. In book 1, we mostly saw Sophie and Fenrir through the eyes of each other, but now we see them through the eyes of their daughter, which I really enjoyed. Being a mother of a teenager is not for the weak, and I really empathized with Sophie and her somewhat strained relationship with Lenore, who doesn't want to listen to her mom (of course). But I really loved seeing Lenore's growth throughout the book as she learned to understand and appreciate her parents (namely her mother) more.
I also really appreciated that this book captured so many of the things I loved about Blessed is the Rot without feeling like a copy of it. The adventure aspect is still there, but this time instead of venturing to the Old World, their journey takes them to another land in search of the Source. I could feel the spirit of the first novel, but with a new land and new people with a new culture. I REALLY enjoyed the depiction of embracing the non-Euclidean and how disorienting it must feel for the characters. I have to say, Sheri really makes me enjoy thinking about math and science, which is something I never thought I would say haha. Also, because the BIT trilogy is set in the Alfom universe, of course there are ties to other books and stories not in the trilogy. It's really fun seeing other characters (namely my favorite Nytho) come in. I love interconnected universes for this reason.
My only real complaint is Fenrir. I was frustrated by some of his choices toward the end of the book because they felt sort of out of character for him. The way he treated Sophie and Lenore felt so different from the character I had come to know in the first book and throughout most of this one. It was one of the few moments where I felt disconnected from the story. That said, it wasn’t enough to diminish how much I enjoyed the book as a whole.
Overall I would give it 4.75 stars. This was an excellent sequel that expanded the world, introduced a different side of characters I loved from book 1, and delivered an adventure that felt both familiar and new. I'm desperately looking forward to book 3!
Thank you to NetGalley and Hypin Publishing for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC!
I’ve had the immense pleasure to be gifted Blessed is the Link by the author, and I would like to express the biggest thank you for granting me such a masterpiece. It is truly an extraordinary book and proof of the writer’s journey and exceptional progress. I’ve read all the novels and short stories in the Alfom series, and I can attest that the creativity and plot evolution only get better and better with each work of art. All the different AI faces, with different aims, personalities, and realities they fight over, make it a vast and immersive world. Blessed in the Link, the second book in the Bit trilogy, is an utter perfection.
The story takes place twenty years after Blessed is the Rot conclusion. Sophie and Fenrir designed a new world order, with Guilds representing the citizens’ rights and interests, with one encompassing goal of protecting the Link. As long as Nytho has access to the computer, there will be no afflictions, no distortions, and all the people will be protected. Except life never works the way it was designed. Political and social systems collapse when not held carefully in check, and the lower-class citizens feel the constraints of their everyday lives and try to revolt against the Roshem ruling family. Sophie and Fenrir’s daughter, Lenore, is caught in the wave of the unrest. She sees the unjust, difficult circumstances the people are facing, but in her youthful way, cannot find a rational way of expressing her opinion to her parents. They refuse to acknowledge that she is an adult with views and that she may have a useful perspective on the matter of governance. The little stunt she pulls off definitely gets her parents’ attention as well as Nytho’s. AI understands how precarious his position is and decides to send his wardens on a mission to assert his dominance over the continent. Sophie and Lenore embark on a trip to Old World France and see a world of wonder and disgust. Because the way people used to deal with the afflicted in their country is not the only way. In Spirale, they get a taste of oppulence, protection, veneration, and, as always, the revered exceed their status and oppress their people.
The story takes a turn on everything the characters knew about life in their civilization. Shows us how differently a society can be built if it is not assembled on fear of hell but on the promise of heaven instead. In the end, whatever system is drafted by people, will be flawed and can fail its people, but certain groups can either be adored or vilified, and the difference can be palpable for those affected. Apart from the great plot, we get marvellous character development. Starting from Lenore, an annoyed teenager, high on her horse of righteousness and honesty, who deeply believes that wearing her heart on her sleeve, sharing her disapproval, and voicing out loud criticism of the system is the correct way to fight for change. Who despises her mother for what she judges as acquiescence and lack of emotions, seeing it as complacency and indifference to suffering. Once faced with the reality of the distortions, which she was privileged to never experience during her life in Simetria, and seeing the price the people can pay in other political systems, being forced to endure captivity, fight for her life, and make sacrifices, she finally grows into the adult she always claimed to be. She learns how to express her opinions and views in a powerful, persuasive way, feeling the weight of people's lives in her hands. Her parents notice her transformation, value her input and maturity, and deem her a capable and dangerous player in the game of the Link.
Sophie, who believed herself to be a good and fair mother, who thought she was doing right by her child by being firm and level-headed, comes to terms with her own limitations. Realizes that her daughter has a point, seeing how much she missed and overlooked in her city and in her family. Finally admitting that she hid her own pain and trauma behind perfection and political ambitions. She takes the gamble and shares her ordeal with her child, letting her see the other side of her personality, the lost, hurt, scared young woman she was, and giving her a glimpse of the work and effort she put into overcoming her demons. Faced with the world of Spirale, she takes a closer look at her own childhood and the place of shame in her upbringing, and the chains she was caged with by Virgil. She emerges on the other side with a deeper understanding of her own psyche and compassion for the past self. She will need all her strength and insight in the third book.
Then we have Fenrir, a man of many worlds and many lives. Who changed already so many times, who suffered, sacrificed, fought, lost, all before even the first book in the trilogy. Who was broken and got a second chance at happiness, cherishing his life with his wife and daughter, the beautiful, kind, treasure of a girl, who followed her heart and tried to do right by everyone. A man who fought the Church for the pain they caused him, who supported a gorgeous, dangerous woman on her path that changed the universe, who chose to ignore the difficult circumstances in which he became a father, and who was the stable and reliable part of the family. He did not hesitate to join his women on the treacherous journey, leaving everything behind to save the two most dearest people to him. His character arc turns sour. He doesn’t grow or overcome his fears. The physical ordeal puts him deep in the well of self-hatred and loneliness. Retreating from the love and support offered by his wife, refusing to share the pain or receive kindness. No, the brave, resilient man, is tortured with his past, coming to a heartless conclusion, equating him to losing his child and hope for the future. A very manly way to deal with his anguish.
Blessed is the Link is a twisted mirror of Blessed is the Rot, a distorted reflection, a contorted version, a different take. A universe where what should be destroyed can be praised, and what was a nightmare is a god. When the opposite sex deal with the same torment in polar ways, a leap of faith, a belief in kindness, and seeking comfort, versus a withdrawal, a disillusionment, and avoidance of solace. All coupled with fighting and survival.
Nicolus is too close to being turned, Simetria is unguarded, and the quiet AI that let the story unfold has just started raising her voice. A beautifully crafted world of toxic systems, run by cruel people, all ensnared by the greater authority they can’t truly comprehend. An all-out, full-scale war is about to erupt, with humanity at the mercy of the computer gods, and the heroes are broken, and emotionall shattered.
Can I please get the third book in the trilogy tomorrow? I’m addicted to the world of Alfom, and I need my fix!
I’ve had the immense pleasure to be gifted Blessed is the Link by the author, and I would like to express the biggest thank you for granting me such a masterpiece. It is truly an extraordinary book and proof of the writer’s journey and exceptional progress. I’ve read all the novels and short stories in the Alfom series, and I can attest that the creativity and plot evolution only get better and better with each work of art. All the different AI faces, with different aims, personalities, and realities they fight over, make it a vast and immersive world. Blessed in the Link, the second book in the Bit trilogy, is an utter perfection.
The story takes place twenty years after Blessed is the Rot conclusion. Sophie and Fenrir designed a new world order, with Guilds representing the citizens’ rights and interests, with one encompassing goal of protecting the Link. As long as Nytho has access to the computer, there will be no afflictions, no distortions, and all the people will be protected. Except life never works the way it was designed. Political and social systems collapse when not held carefully in check, and the lower-class citizens feel the constraints of their everyday lives and try to revolt against the Roshem ruling family. Sophie and Fenrir’s daughter, Lenore, is caught in the wave of the unrest. She sees the unjust, difficult circumstances the people are facing, but in her youthful way, cannot find a rational way of expressing her opinion to her parents. They refuse to acknowledge that she is an adult with views and that she may have a useful perspective on the matter of governance. The little stunt she pulls off definitely gets her parents’ attention as well as Nytho’s. AI understands how precarious his position is and decides to send his wardens on a mission to assert his dominance over the continent. Sophie and Lenore embark on a trip to Old World France and see a world of wonder and disgust. Because the way people used to deal with the afflicted in their country is not the only way. In Spirale, they get a taste of oppulence, protection, veneration, and, as always, the revered exceed their status and oppress their people.
The story takes a turn on everything the characters knew about life in their civilization. Shows us how differently a society can be built if it is not assembled on fear of hell but on the promise of heaven instead. In the end, whatever system is drafted by people, will be flawed and can fail its people, but certain groups can either be adored or vilified, and the difference can be palpable for those affected. Apart from the great plot, we get marvellous character development. Starting from Lenore, an annoyed teenager, high on her horse of righteousness and honesty, who deeply believes that wearing her heart on her sleeve, sharing her disapproval, and voicing out loud criticism of the system is the correct way to fight for change. Who despises her mother for what she judges as acquiescence and lack of emotions, seeing it as complacency and indifference to suffering. Once faced with the reality of the distortions, which she was privileged to never experience during her life in Simetria, and seeing the price the people can pay in other political systems, being forced to endure captivity, fight for her life, and make sacrifices, she finally grows into the adult she always claimed to be. She learns how to express her opinions and views in a powerful, persuasive way, feeling the weight of people's lives in her hands. Her parents notice her transformation, value her input and maturity, and deem her a capable and dangerous player in the game of the Link.
Sophie, who believed herself to be a good and fair mother, who thought she was doing right by her child by being firm and level-headed, comes to terms with her own limitations. Realizes that her daughter has a point, seeing how much she missed and overlooked in her city and in her family. Finally admitting that she hid her own pain and trauma behind perfection and political ambitions. She takes the gamble and shares her ordeal with her child, letting her see the other side of her personality, the lost, hurt, scared young woman she was, and giving her a glimpse of the work and effort she put into overcoming her demons. Faced with the world of Spirale, she takes a closer look at her own childhood and the place of shame in her upbringing, and the chains she was caged with by Virgil. She emerges on the other side with a deeper understanding of her own psyche and compassion for the past self. She will need all her strength and insight in the third book.
Then we have Fenrir, a man of many worlds and many lives. Who changed already so many times, who suffered, sacrificed, fought, lost, all before even the first book in the trilogy. Who was broken and got a second chance at happiness, cherishing his life with his wife and daughter, the beautiful, kind, treasure of a girl, who followed her heart and tried to do right by everyone. A man who fought the Church for the pain they caused him, who supported a gorgeous, dangerous woman on her path that changed the universe, who chose to ignore the difficult circumstances in which he became a father, and who was the stable and reliable part of the family. He did not hesitate to join his women on the treacherous journey, leaving everything behind to save the two most dearest people to him. His character arc turns sour. He doesn’t grow or overcome his fears. The physical ordeal puts him deep in the well of self-hatred and loneliness. Retreating from the love and support offered by his wife, refusing to share the pain or receive kindness. No, the brave, resilient man, is tortured with his past, coming to a heartless conclusion, equating him to losing his child and hope for the future. A very manly way to deal with his anguish.
Blessed is the Link is a twisted mirror of Blessed is the Rot, a distorted reflection, a contorted version, a different take. A universe where what should be destroyed can be praised, and what was a nightmare is a god. When the opposite sex deal with the same torment in polar ways, a leap of faith, a belief in kindness, and seeking comfort, versus a withdrawal, a disillusionment, and avoidance of solace. All coupled with fighting and survival.
Nicolus is too close to being turned, Simetria is unguarded, and the quiet AI that let the story unfold has just started raising her voice. A beautifully crafted world of toxic systems, run by cruel people, all ensnared by the greater authority they can’t truly comprehend. An all-out, full-scale war is about to erupt, with humanity at the mercy of the computer gods, and the heroes are broken, and emotionall shattered.
Can I please get the third book in the trilogy tomorrow? I’m addicted to the world of Alfom, and I need my fix!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you Singerling and BookSirens for my ARC! I really liked hopping back into this universe for round 2 :)
It was good to be back and I was absolutely happy with the strong start. I hit a rough patch around the 60% mark and felt some things could have been trimmed. I know it's there to build the story better, flesh out character factions; I personally was getting bogged down. That ending though! I felt that the ending landed nicely....maybe that's too positive a word...the ending was solid. Fair warning, there is a cliffhanger! (It was 100% expected from the beginning but it still leaves you with that "uh-oh" moment)
Both Fenrir and Sophie's characters didn't go the way I had anticipated from the first book so that was interesting to see played out. They felt much more distant, but having a pov from their daughter is adding a new layer. I can see their reasoning for reactions/emotions but I couldn't connect---at least with Sophie as strongly as book 1. Lenore's switcheroo attitude after reaching a destination felt jarring, but the rest of her journey felt steady.
One of the most notable moments in this one was Singerling subverting expectations of abuse for a male character. It really puts in perspective the loss of power and autonomy and I think that will have lingering ramifications for book 3.
I found that my favorite parts weren't from the character povs but the letters/memos/notes. We get juicy bits of LORE. I'm here for it.
Once again Singerling delivers an intriguing piece of her universe!
It was good to be back and I was absolutely happy with the strong start. I hit a rough patch around the 60% mark and felt some things could have been trimmed. I know it's there to build the story better, flesh out character factions; I personally was getting bogged down. That ending though! I felt that the ending landed nicely....maybe that's too positive a word...the ending was solid. Fair warning, there is a cliffhanger! (It was 100% expected from the beginning but it still leaves you with that "uh-oh" moment)
Both Fenrir and Sophie's characters didn't go the way I had anticipated from the first book so that was interesting to see played out. They felt much more distant, but having a pov from their daughter is adding a new layer. I can see their reasoning for reactions/emotions but I couldn't connect---at least with Sophie as strongly as book 1. Lenore's switcheroo attitude after reaching a destination felt jarring, but the rest of her journey felt steady.
One of the most notable moments in this one was Singerling subverting expectations of abuse for a male character. It really puts in perspective the loss of power and autonomy and I think that will have lingering ramifications for book 3.
I found that my favorite parts weren't from the character povs but the letters/memos/notes. We get juicy bits of LORE. I'm here for it.
Once again Singerling delivers an intriguing piece of her universe!
Review of advance copy
I was excited for Book 2 after really enjoying the first entry which I also got via BookSirens.
This picks up 2 decades after the events of Book 1, and takes an interesting look at how the world has reformed following the events of the book, with a new generation railing against the system, and is an interesting commentary on how regardless of how much some things change, their are always winners and loosers, and how for the many, the world doesn't really change, but also how time and distance can at times remove the context of experience for why changes happen.
As it progresses we move to a new location on what is basically a quest, to do the same as before but in a new place, however things are complicated upon arriva when it becomes clear that the culture their does not view distortions in teh same way, and makes an interesting compare and contrast piece between the different approach cultures can take to the same thing.
The brutal ending also does a great job of teeing up the next entry in the series, leaving a sense that the new world is built on shaky foudations, and that the all new house of cards may soon collapse.
Overall this is a great book 2 which manages to avoid falling into many of the pitfalls sequasl do. I look forward to book 3!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This picks up 2 decades after the events of Book 1, and takes an interesting look at how the world has reformed following the events of the book, with a new generation railing against the system, and is an interesting commentary on how regardless of how much some things change, their are always winners and loosers, and how for the many, the world doesn't really change, but also how time and distance can at times remove the context of experience for why changes happen.
As it progresses we move to a new location on what is basically a quest, to do the same as before but in a new place, however things are complicated upon arriva when it becomes clear that the culture their does not view distortions in teh same way, and makes an interesting compare and contrast piece between the different approach cultures can take to the same thing.
The brutal ending also does a great job of teeing up the next entry in the series, leaving a sense that the new world is built on shaky foudations, and that the all new house of cards may soon collapse.
Overall this is a great book 2 which manages to avoid falling into many of the pitfalls sequasl do. I look forward to book 3!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an excellent (and impossible to put down) book 2 in the Bit Trilogy. It has a different vibe as compared to the book 1 consistent with the world and characters having grown and developed over the period of decades and the new challenges facing them. The changed circumstances and the telling of more history regarding distortions and the Rot was welcomed by me too to, as it provided added depth to the world and the people, and more insight into why things are the way they are.
There were some really interesting themes too relating to societies and the use, poor use and abuse of power. Also with a youth rebellion and coming of age slant.
The book finished with a couple of neat (but for me unsettling) flourishes that herald a cracking book 3 in the wings.
I gratefully (yep, I really was looking forward to this book 2 - and was not disappointed) received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntary (and because it is a great read).
There were some really interesting themes too relating to societies and the use, poor use and abuse of power. Also with a youth rebellion and coming of age slant.
The book finished with a couple of neat (but for me unsettling) flourishes that herald a cracking book 3 in the wings.
I gratefully (yep, I really was looking forward to this book 2 - and was not disappointed) received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntary (and because it is a great read).
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC received through Netgalley, review is voluntary.
I enjoyed the first one and I feel like I should be enjoying this one more. I wasnt until I was about halfway through when it started to click for me but I was going to finish this out regardless. This also might be down to it being awhile since I read the first book.
Let's hit on the good, the setting and vibe. That's immaculate, dark, dingy, gritty. Imagine if Night City just lost its connection to the net and maybe electricity. How soon it would take things to run down, that's what I imagine here.
What kept taking me out of the story was when I couldn't tell if this was trying to or hinting at being a romance or not. Also, some story points were a bit on the nose or pretty abrupt, like a shift in attitude coming out over a few pages.
I enjoy the story and where it is headed, it may not be for you if in your face cliches bug you, but id say the uniqueness of the setting outweighs it.
I enjoyed the first one and I feel like I should be enjoying this one more. I wasnt until I was about halfway through when it started to click for me but I was going to finish this out regardless. This also might be down to it being awhile since I read the first book.
Let's hit on the good, the setting and vibe. That's immaculate, dark, dingy, gritty. Imagine if Night City just lost its connection to the net and maybe electricity. How soon it would take things to run down, that's what I imagine here.
What kept taking me out of the story was when I couldn't tell if this was trying to or hinting at being a romance or not. Also, some story points were a bit on the nose or pretty abrupt, like a shift in attitude coming out over a few pages.
I enjoy the story and where it is headed, it may not be for you if in your face cliches bug you, but id say the uniqueness of the setting outweighs it.
Review of advance copy
A tense continuation of the story of Sophie and Fenrir, with the addition of their adult daughter, that set the stage for what should be an even bigger story in the final part.
At first I was having difficulties engaging with the story, I felt like I didn’t enjoy Sophie as a character anymore, she felt too cold. As the story progressed I was able to find that connection again. Lenore, their daughter, is a strong willed young woman who doesn’t want to be like her parents, but still wants to help in her own way. I really enjoyed her progression, as I felt she started off quite naive and showed growth as it went along.
Overall, pretty solid, and I think the world this is set in is unique. It feels modern yet medieval? I’m excited to read the conclusion of this trilogy to see how it plays out after the cliffhanger.
I received this copy from Book Sirens and am leaving this review voluntarily
At first I was having difficulties engaging with the story, I felt like I didn’t enjoy Sophie as a character anymore, she felt too cold. As the story progressed I was able to find that connection again. Lenore, their daughter, is a strong willed young woman who doesn’t want to be like her parents, but still wants to help in her own way. I really enjoyed her progression, as I felt she started off quite naive and showed growth as it went along.
Overall, pretty solid, and I think the world this is set in is unique. It feels modern yet medieval? I’m excited to read the conclusion of this trilogy to see how it plays out after the cliffhanger.
I received this copy from Book Sirens and am leaving this review voluntarily
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