Ivy G.’s Reviews > Howling Dark > Status Update

I’m very curious by how valuable the Cielcin are compared to humanity. Not just because they existed longer but even the oldest man and myth to exist has more regard for them than humanity. And I’m very curious as to why. I know it’s because Kharn has a more established relationship with them but there has to be more to it than that.

There are much darker implications regarding Kharn and how he uses the homunculis in his palace. I was not expecting him to be Naia, violating Hadrian and using his own vulnerabilities against him. For what reason, I’m not so sure. I suppose Hadrian fascinated him since he isn’t like the rest who came to him.

I’m still a little flabbergasted.

Meeting Kharn was very interesting. He’s the front cover of the book and he didn’t turn out to be a letdown for how he is established as a myth and legend! I enjoyed his exchange with Hadrian, the morality behind one’s value of life. I’m so happy there’s more progress in finding more answers to the questions that have been asked since the first book. I can’t wait for more!

Like everyone else in the story, I wasn’t expecting Vorgossos to be similar to Delos in a way. Because of its mysticism, it felt like it’s supposed to be some distant place far from imagination. Though this is just my first impression, I’m expecting this place to turn crazy and different.

I think this book has a much slower start than the first one. It’s still good but I am not as gripped in the plot currently, because at least 25% of it was about Hadrian arguing with Lin and trying to make things work with Jinan.

I’m actually glad we’re finally referencing the vision he saw in Calagan and whatever the Quiet is. We’re finally getting somewhere!