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Scorched Earth (Dark Shores, #4)

by Danielle L. Jensen (Goodreads Author)

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Raven said: " I was lucky enough to receive an excerpt of the first 24 chapters of Scorched Earth by Danielle L. Jensen from Tor Teen via NetGalley. Please note that this review is based only on the first 24 chapters, not the full book. While it will be spoiler-fr I was lucky enough to receive an excerpt of the first 24 chapters of Scorched Earth by Danielle L. Jensen from Tor Teen via NetGalley. Please note that this review is based only on the first 24 chapters, not the full book. While it will be spoiler-free for Scorched Earth, it may contain spoilers from the rest of the series.

It’s been a while since I read Gilded Serpent, and I was nervous going into this book because I felt like I had forgotten too many plot points, character dynamics, and interwoven relationships. However, within just a few chapters, Danielle L. Jensen does an excellent job of triggering the reader’s memory. If you’re someone like me who doesn’t reread before diving into the newest book, rest assured—Danielle guides you right back into the chaos with ease. Before I knew it, I was fully immersed and remembering the intensity of Gilded Serpent’s ending.

The anticipation of certain character reunions had me feeling both excited and anxious. (There’s probably a perfect word for this feeling, but my brain is too overwhelmed by emotions to think of it!) Scorched Earth picks up right where we left off with Killian and Lydia, as well as Marcus and Teriana. And even though this is the final book in the series, Danielle does not hold back—the suffering, the impossible choices, the emotional devastation—it all reminds me why I love this series so much. The characters we know and love are immediately thrown into brutal situations with no easy answers. Their choices are dictated by their morals, their sense of duty, and the harsh realities they face. And, let me tell you, I cried at least twice in these first 24 chapters.

A lot happens—not just in terms of romance, but also politics, action, and intense plot developments. That being said, I’m relieved that the excerpt didn’t end on a massive cliffhanger (though I know I’m probably not safe for long).

Still, I have no idea how Danielle is going to wrap this all up. There are so many unanswered questions, secrets, and unresolved plot points that I’m desperate to see play out. I’m both terrified and thrilled to read the rest of the book and witness how it all concludes. This might be too early to say, but based on what I’ve read so far, I already anticipate this being a five-star read for me. If necessary, I’ll adjust my rating once I’ve read the full book—but at this point, I can only imagine what else is in store.

This series has already solidified itself as one of my favorite YA fantasy series, and I can’t wait to see how it all ends.

Thank you to NetGalley and tote for giving me an ARC excerpt of This book in exchange for my honest review. ...more "

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